Tioconazole (Topical)
Brand Names : Trosyd AF cream, Trosyd J cream
CategoryDescriptionTioconazole (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 :
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ringworm of the body (tinea corporis);
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ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis; athlete's foot);
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ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch);
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tinea versicolor (sometimes called ``sun fungus''); and
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yeast infection of the skin (cutaneous candidiasis).
Tioconazole is available in the following dosage forms:
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In Canada -
- Trosyd AF cream
- Trosyd J cream
* Not commercially available in the U.S.
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