Oxiconazole (Topical)

Brand Names : Oxistat, Oxizole

Category

• Antifungal, topical

Description

Oxiconazole (ox-i-KON-a-zole) is used to treat infections caused by a fungus. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth.

Oxiconazole is applied to the skin to treat:

• ringworm of the body (tinea corporis);
• ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis; athlete's foot); and
• ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch).
• ringworm of the trunk (tinea [pityriasis] versicolor)

Oxiconazole is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Topical
• Cream (U.S. and Canada)
• Lotion(U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Oxistat

In Canada -

• Oxizole