Oxiconazole

Treatment of tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea corporis (ringworm), and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor.

Hypersensitivity to oxiconazole or any component of the formulation.

Pregnancy and lactation. Avoid contact with eyes. Intravaginal preparation may damage latex contraceptives. Discontinue if irritation or sensitisation occurs. Cross-sensitisation with other imidazole derivatives may occur.

Pruritus, burning, irritation, stinging, erythema, rash, folliculitis, nodules, pain, papules, maceration, fissuring,allergic contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, tingling, dyshidrotic eczema, scaling, stinging, tingling.

Oxiconazole, a synthetic azole antifungal, is usually fungistatic but may be fungicidal in high concentrations. It exerts its antifungal activity by interfering with ergosterol synthesis and altering cellular membranes. It also has some antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive organisms.

B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Enters breast milk/use caution.