Classes
DEA Class; Rx
Common Brand Names; Oxistat
- Antifungals,
- Topical
Description
Topical imidazole antifungal agent
Available as both a cream and lotion
Active against a variety of organisms responsible for causing tinea pedis, tinea corporis, and tinea cruri; the cream is also indicated for tinea versicolor
Indications
Indicated for the treatment of the topical treatment of the following dermal infections: tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and tinea pedis due to Epidermophyton floccosum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, or Trichophyton rubrum.
For the topical treatment of tinea versicolor due to Malassezia furfur.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Not for ophthalmic or intravaginal use
Adverse Effects
- Pruritus (1-2%)
- Burning (1-2%)
- Irritation
- Stinging
- Erythema
- Rash
- Folliculitis
- Papules
- Nodules
- Maceration
- Fissuring
Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy Category: B
Lactation: distributed into milk; use with caution in nursing women
Maximum Dosage
Adults
2 applications/day.
Elderly
2 applications/day.
Adolescents
2 applications/day.
Children
2 applications/day.
How supplied
Oxiconazole
cream/lotion
- 1%
