What is Defungin-P?
Defungin-P is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.
Defungin-P (for the skin) is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and yeast infections.
Defungin-P may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Defungin-P indications
Defungin-P Cream: Defungin-P cream is an antifungal cream used to treat skin infections caused by dermatophytes, fungi, yeasts, moulds, etc [eg, athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm of the body, cutaneous candidiasis (candida infection of the skin which may occur in diaper areas in babies, in armpits, groins or areas under the breasts)], pityriasis versicolor (commonly called white spots).
Defungin-P cream can also be used for erythrasma (a skin infection caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium minutissimum and usually affects areas with skin folds eg, the groin, armpits, between toes).
Defungin-P cream can also be used for female fungal infections of the vaginal area. It can also be used in males where inflammation is present in the penis, caused by yeast fungi (Candida vulvitis and Candida balanitis).
Defungin-PTopical Powder:
Skin infections caused by fungi (eg, dermatophytes, yeasts, moulds) is treated with an antifungal product (eg, Defungin-P cream).
Defungin-P powder may be used as an adjuvant to the previously mentioned treatment or as a follow-up treatment (prevention of reinfection) of the previously mentioned fungal infections (dermatomycoses) and erythrasma.
How should I use Defungin-P?
Use Defungin-P as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Defungin-P. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Defungin-P is for vaginal use only. Do not use it rectally or take by mouth.
- Suppositories - Using the applicator provided, insert 1 suppository high into the vagina at bedtime for 7 days.
- Defungin-P comes with one applicator to be used for all 7 days of treatment. Do not throw away applicator after use. Separate the pieces of the applicator and wash with warm, soapy water immediately after use. Rinse thoroughly. Make sure the applicator is completely dry before the next use.
- External cream - Squeeze a small amount of cream onto your finger and gently spread the cream onto the itchy, irritated skin outside the vagina as directed by your doctor or on the packaging.
- Wash your hands immediately after using Defungin-P.
- To clear up your infection completely, use Defungin-P for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.
- If you miss a dose of Defungin-P, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Defungin-P.
Uses of Defungin-P in details
Defungin-P is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the vagina, mouth, ear and skin, such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, thrush, or otitis externa (inflammation of outer ear).
Defungin-P description
Each gram of cream and topical powder contains clotrimazole 0.01 g.
Defungin-P Cream is odourless, can be washed off and does not stain.
Defungin-P dosage
Defungin-P Dosage
Generic name: clotrimazole
Dosage form: Troche for
Topical
Oral Administration
The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Defungin-P® Troches are administered only as a lozenge that must be slowly dissolved in the mouth. The recommended dose is one troche five times a day for fourteen consecutive days. Only limited data are available on the safety and effectiveness of the clotrimazole troche after prolonged administration; therefore, therapy should be limited to short term use, if possible.
For prophylaxis to reduce the incidence of oropharyngeal candidiasis in patients immunocompromised by conditions that include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or steroid therapy utilized in the treatment of leukemia, solid tumors, or renal transplantation, the recommended dose is one troche three times daily for the duration of chemotherapy or until steroids are reduced to maintenance levels.
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Defungin-P interactions
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What other drugs will affect Defungin-P?
Simultaneous administration of Defungin-P with amphotericin B, nystatin, natamycin activity of clotrimazole decreases.
Defungin-P side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Defungin-P?
Applies to Defungin-P: topical cream, topical lotion, topical solution
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Defungin-P (the active ingredient contained in Defungin-P). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
Severity: Moderate
If any of the following side effects occur while taking Defungin-P, check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible:
- Skin rash, hives, blistering, burning, itching, peeling, redness, stinging, swelling, or other sign of skin irritation not present before use of this medicine
Defungin-P contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Defungin-P?
Defungin-P Cream: Hypersensitivity to clotrimazole, cetostearyl alcohol or to any other components of Defungin-P Cream.
Defungin-PTopical Powder:
Hypersensitivity to clotrimazole or to any other components of Defungin-P Powder.
Active ingredient matches for Defungin-P:
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| DEFUNGIN-P 1% CREAM 1 tube / 10 GM cream each (Dales Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.19 |
List of Defungin-P substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| DEFUNGIN P | |
| Defungin P 1% w/w Cream (Dales Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.19 |
| Desenex Antifungal Cream | |
| DEWAX AF | |
| DEWAX AF DROP 1 packet / 5 ML drop each (Vanguard Therapeutics Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.29 |
| EPICANIL | |
| EPICANIL DUSTING POWDER 1 packet / 75 GM dusting powder each (Nippon Seiyaku Pvt Ltd) | $ 10.93 |
| Femcare | |
| FungiCURE Pump Spray | |
| Fungoid Solution | |
| Solution; Topical; Clotrimazole | |
| GLOCAN | |
| GLOCAN CREAM 1 tube / 20 GM cream each (Glowderma Labs Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.52 |
| Gyne-Lotrimin | |
| Cream; Topical; Vaginal; Clotrimazole 1% (Schering-Plough) | |
| Tablet; Oral; Vaginal; Clotrimazole 100 mg (Schering-Plough) | |
| Tablets; Oral; Vaginal; Clotrimazole 100 mg (Schering-Plough) | |
| Gyne-Lotrimin 3 Cream | |
| Gyne-Lotrimin 3 Day | |
| Gyne-Lotrimin Cream | |
| Gyne-Lotrimin Inserts | |
| Infa-V | |
| Infa-V 10% Cream (Lark Laboratories Ltd) | $ 0.87 |
| ITCH CARE | |
| ITCH CARE CREAM 1 tube / 12 GM cream each (Kiwi) | $ 0.17 |
| ITCH GUARD (India) | |
| ITCH GUARD CREAM 1 tube / 12 GM cream each (Paras) | $ 0.61 |
| ITCH GUARD CREAM 1 tube / 25 GM cream each (Paras) | $ 0.82 |
| ITCH GUARD CREAM 1 tube / 5 GM cream each (Paras) | $ 0.14 |
| ITCH GUARD CREAM 1 tube / 15 GM cream each (Paras) | $ 0.61 |
| ITCH GUARD cream 25g (Paras) | $ 0.64 |
| Itch Guard 0.5% w/w Cream (Paras) | $ 0.70 |
| Itchgo | |
| Itchgo NA Cream (Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.10 |
| ITCHGO (ALEMBIC) | |
| ITCHGO / ALEMBIC CREAM 1 tube / 15 GM cream each (Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.10 |
| ITCHNIL | |
| ITCHNIL CREAM 1 tube / 20 GM cream each (Cipla Ltd) | $ 0.17 |
| KIVZOLE | |
| KIVZOLE 1% CREAM 1 tube / 15 GM cream each (Kivi Labs Ltd) | $ 0.55 |
| KIVZOLE POWDER 1 box / 100 GM powder each (Kivi Labs Ltd) | $ 0.93 |
| Kivzole 1% w/w Cream (Kivi Labs Ltd) | $ 0.55 |
| Kivzole NA Powder (Kivi Labs Ltd) | $ 0.93 |
| LOTRIDREM | |
| LOTRIDREM CREAM 1 tube / 10 GM cream each (Fulford India Ltd) | $ 0.66 |
| Lotrimin (Mexico, United States) | |
| Cream; Topical; Clotrimazole 1% (Schering) | |
| Lotion; Topical; Clotrimazole 1% (Schering) | |
| Solution; Topical; Clotrimazole 1% (Schering) | |
| Lotrimin cream 10 mg/g (Schering) | |
| Lotrimin AF Athlete's Foot Cream | |
| Lotrimin AF Cream | |
| Lotrimin AF For Her | |
| Lotrimin AF For Her Athlete's Foot Cream | |
| Lotrimin AF Jock Itch Cream | |
| Lotrimin AF Lotion | |
| Lotrimin AF Ringworm Cream | |
See 222 substitutes for Defungin-P | |
References
- DailyMed. "BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE; CLOTRIMAZOLE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "clotrimazole". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "clotrimazole". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00257 (accessed September 17, 2018).
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