Proper Use
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
It is very important that you use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause unwanted side effects or skin irritation.
This medicine should come with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get it into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina, or apply it on your face or under your arms.
To help clear up your skin infection completely, it is very important that you keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. Since fungus or yeast infections may be very slow to clear up, you may have to continue using this medicine every day for several weeks or more. If you stop using this medicine too soon, your symptoms may return. Do not miss any doses.
To use:
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Wash your hands before and after using this medicine.
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Apply a thin layer of this medicine to the affected area of the skin. Rub it in gently.
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Do not bandage or otherwise wrap the skin being treated unless directed to do so by your doctor.
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Do not cover, wrap, or wear tight fitting clothes over your treated skin areas unless directed by your doctor. Allow the medicine to dry before putting on your clothes.
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Do not use the cream to treat tinea cruris and tinea corporis for more than 2 weeks, and for tinea pedis for more than 4 weeks unless your doctor has told you to.
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
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For topical dosage forms (cream or lotion):
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For tinea cruris and tinea corporis:
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Adults and children 17 years of age and older—Apply to the affected skin area(s) 2 times a day, in the morning and evening, for 1 week.
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Children younger than 17 years of age—Use is not recommended.
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For tinea pedis:
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Adults and children 17 years of age and older—Apply to the affected skin area(s) 2 times a day, in the morning and evening, for 2 weeks.
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Children younger than 17 years of age—Use is not recommended.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Storage
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024
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