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Tioconazole (Topical)

Brand Names : Trosyd AF cream, Trosyd J cream

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Category
  • Antifungal, topical
Description

Tioconazole (tye-o-KON-a-zole) belongs to the family of medicines called antifungals, which are used to treat infections caused by a fungus or yeast. They work by killing the fungus or yeast or preventing its growth.

Tioconazole cream is applied to the skin to treat :

  • ringworm of the body (tinea corporis);
  • ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis; athlete's foot);
  • ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch);
  • tinea versicolor (sometimes called ``sun fungus''); and
  • yeast infection of the skin (cutaneous candidiasis).

Tioconazole is available in the following dosage forms:

    Topical
  • Cream (Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In Canada -

  • Trosyd AF cream
  • Trosyd J cream

* Not commercially available in the U.S.


   

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