What is Secura antifungal?
Secura antifungal is a medication that fights fungus. It stops fungus from becoming visible on the skin.
Secura antifungal (for the skin) is used to treat skin ailments like athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, tinea versicolor (a fungal infection that causes discoloration of the skin), and yeast infections on the skin.secura antifungal could also be used for other purposes not mentioned in this medication guide.
Side effects of Secura antifungal
Contact a medical professional immediately. Get medical attention immediately if you notice symptoms or warning signs of an allergic response, like hives, trouble breathing, and swelling of your lips, face, and tongue.
Secura antifungal may cause serious side effects. Stop taking secura antifungal and consult your physician immediately if you suffer from:
- Extreme redness, blisters, or irritation to the treated skin.
Common adverse consequences of secura antifungal include:
- Itching or peeling dry skin.
While the chance of experiencing severe side effects is minimal after applying secura antifungal to the skin, adverse reactions can occur when the drug is absorbed into the bloodstream, such as:
- Dry mouth, dry mouth, sore tongue, dental pain, swelling, or red gums
- Changed sense of taste
- Nausea, diarrhea,
- Headache.
This isn't an exhaustive list of all possible side consequences, and other effects may occur. Consult your doctor for medical advice regarding the consequences. You can report any side effects to the fda at 1-800-fda-1088.
Warnings
Follow the directions on your prescription label and the package. Inform your healthcare professionals about your medical issues, allergies, and the medicines you are taking.
Prior to use this drug
You shouldn't take secura antifungal if you have an allergy to miconazole.
Speak with a pharmacist or doctor to determine if it is safe to take this medication when you suffer from other medical issues, particularly:
- If you are taking a blood thinner, such as warfarin, coumadin, or jantoven,
It isn't known if secura antifungal can cause harm to an unborn baby. Don't use this medication without consulting a physician's guidance if you are expectingit's not clear if miconazole is absorbed into the breast milk or if it can harm nursing babies. Do not take this product without consulting a physician's advice if breastfeeding infants.
How to take Secura antifungal?
Follow the directions on the label or as directed by your physician. Don't use in greater than smaller amounts or for longer periods than suggested.do not consume by mouth. Secura antifungal can be used exclusively on the skin. It is not recommended to use this medication on wounds that are open.secura antifungal is not to be used within the vagina or the rectum.
Cleanse your hands prior to and after taking the medication, except if treating a skin problem in your hands.dry and clean the area affected. Apply the lotion, cream spray, or powder at least twice a day according to the directions for 2 to 4 weeks.do not cover the affected skin area unless the doctor advises you to. A thin cotton-gauze dressing can be used to shield the clothing.
Make sure to take this medicine for the entire prescribed duration. The symptoms could improve even before your disease is fully cleared. In addition, skipping doses could increase the risk of a subsequent infection that is not able to be treated with antifungal medicines.
Contact your doctor in the event that the infection does not go away in 2 days (or 4 weeks for athletes' feet) or if you notice that it is beginning to get worse.keep the tube at room temperature, far from heat and moisture. Make sure the tube is tightly sealed when it is not in use.
What happens if i miss a dose?
Do the missed dose immediately after you remember.do not miss your missed dose when it's getting close to the time to take your next dose. Don't take a second dose to compensate for the dose that was missed.
What happens if i overdose?
Get medical attention in an emergency or contact the poison help line toll-free at 1-800-222-1222.
What should be avoided?
Beware of getting this medication into your nose, eyes, or mouth.do not wear tight-fitting, synthetic clothes that don't permit air flow. Wear loose-fitting clothes made of cotton or various natural fibers until the healing process is complete.
Interaction with other drugs
It's unlikely that other medications you consume in the form of injections or orally can affect miconazole applied topically. However, many drugs interact with each other. Be sure to inform your health care professionals about the medicines you take, which include prescription and non-prescription drugs, vitamins, and herbs.
