Oxiconazole

Oxiconazole, an antifungal agent, is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Oxiconazole comes in a cream or lotion to be applied to your skin. Oxiconazole usually is applied once a day (in the evening) or twice a day (in the morning and evening). Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use oxiconazole exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Thoroughly clean the infected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medication in until most of it disappears. Use just enough medication to cover the affected area. You should wash your hands after applying the medication.

<p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Oxiconazole may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

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itching</li>
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burning</li>
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redness</li>
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dry or flaky skin</li>
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tingling</li></ul></p> <p></p> <p>If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

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pain</li>
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swelling</li>
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open sores</li>
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skin rash</li></ul>If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at <a href='http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch'>http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch</a>] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].</p>

Before using oxiconazole, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to oxiconazole or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking, including vitamins.