Oxiconazole : Proper Use (Oxistat, Oxizole)

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Oxiconazole (Topical)

Brand Names : Oxistat, Oxizole

Oxiconazole | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Proper Use of This Medicine

Apply enough oxiconazole to cover the affected and surrounding skin areas and rub in gently.

Keep this medicine away from the eyes, nose, mouth, and other mucous membranes . Also, do not use it in the vagina. Wash hands after application to affected areas.

To help clear up your infection completely, it is very important that you keep using oxiconazole for the full time of treatment , even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. Since fungus 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 .

Dosing - The dose of topical oxiconazole 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 topical oxiconazole. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of doses you use each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you use the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using topical oxiconazole .

For cream or lotion dosage form:
- For ringworm of the body or groin:
  - Adults and children - Use 1 or 2 times a day for at least 2 weeks.
- For athlete's foot:
  - Adults and children - Use 1 or 2 times a day for at least 4 weeks.
- For ringworm of the trunk:
  - Adults and children - Use once a day for at least 2 weeks.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, use 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 - To store this medicine:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

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