What is DermaFungal?
DermaFungal is an antifungal medicine. The medicine stops fungus from growing on the skin. DermaFungal is for treating skin infections like athletes foot jock's itch, ringworm, tinea versicolor, and yeast infections. DermaFungal can be used in other ways not mentioned in the medication guide.
Side effects of DermaFungal
If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergy reaction: difficulty breathing, hives or swelling on lips, face throat or tongue
DermaFungal may cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Severe blistering, irritation, and redness of the treated skin
Some of the common side effects that DermaFungal can cause include:
- Itchy or peeling skin.
Dermafungal can cause side effects, even though the risks are low.
- Sore or dry tongue pain in the teeth html2_ reddened gums
- Changed sense of taste
- Nausea, diarrhea;
- Headache.
There may be other side effects.Call your healthcare provider for medical advice regarding side effects. Report any potential adverse events directly to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar/related drugs
Topical nystatin, clotrimazole topical, ketoconazole topical, terbinafine topical, itraconazole, and miconazole topical
Warnings
Please read all the instructions on the label or package of your medication. Inform your doctors about your allergies and medical conditions. Also, tell them which medicines you are using.
Before you take this drug
DermaFungal should not be used if you have an allergy to micronazole.
If you are suffering from any other health conditions or symptoms, you should consult your doctor before using this medication.
- If you use a blood thinner such as Warfarin Coumadin Jantoven,
DermaFungal is unknown to cause harm to an unborn child. If you're pregnant, do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. There is no way to know if miconazole topically passes through breast milk or if it can harm nursing babies. If you're breastfeeding a child, do not take this medication without consulting your doctor.
How to take DermaFungal?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration. Use the recommended dose and do not exceed it. Take it only as directed. DermaFungal should only be applied to the skin. This medicine should not be used on wounds that are open. DermaFungal should not be used on the vaginal or rectum. You should wash your hands both before and after you use this medicine, unless it is to treat a condition of your skin on your hand. Apply the cream, lotion, spray, or powder as directed. Use the lotion, cream, spray, or powder as directed, twice daily, for two to four weeks. Cover the skin only if your doctor says so. To protect your clothing, you can use a light cotton-gauze bandage. Take this medication exactly as instructed.You may experience symptoms before your infection has completely disappeared. You may increase the risk of a second infection resistant to antifungal medication if you skip doses. If the infection doesn't clear in two weeks (or four weeks for athletes feet) or appears to be getting worse, call your doctor. Keep the tube at room temperature, away from heat and moisture. When not in use, keep the tube closed tightly.
What happens if I miss the dose?
As soon as possible, apply the missed dose.If the next dose is coming due, skip any missed one and don't double up on doses.You should not take extra medication to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 if you suspect or experience poison, and seek immediate medical advice or seek emergency care immediately.
What should be avoided?
Do not get this medicine in your nose, eyes, or mouth. Wear clothing made of natural fibers like cotton. Loose fitting cotton clothes provide maximum comfort.Wear cotton or other natural fabrics that are loose-fitting until the infection has healed.
Interaction with other drug
Miconazole applied topically is unlikely to be affected by other medications you may take orally or those that are injected. Many drugs interact. Inform your healthcare providers of all the medicines that you take, including prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbs.
