Desenex Antifungal Cream is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.
Desenex Antifungal Cream (for the skin) is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and yeast infections.
Desenex Antifungal Cream may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Desenex Antifungal Cream indications
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Desenex Antifungal Cream Cream: Desenex Antifungal Cream 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).
Desenex Antifungal Cream 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).
Desenex Antifungal Cream 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).
Desenex Antifungal Cream
Topical Powder:
Skin infections caused by fungi (eg, dermatophytes, yeasts, moulds) is treated with an antifungal product (eg, Desenex Antifungal Cream cream).
Desenex Antifungal Cream 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 Desenex Antifungal Cream?
Use Desenex Antifungal Cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
An extra patient leaflet is available with Desenex Antifungal Cream. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
Desenex Antifungal Cream 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.
Desenex Antifungal Cream 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 Desenex Antifungal Cream.
To clear up your infection completely, use Desenex Antifungal Cream for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.
If you miss a dose of Desenex Antifungal Cream, 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 Desenex Antifungal Cream.
Uses of Desenex Antifungal Cream in details
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.
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Desenex Antifungal Cream 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).
Desenex Antifungal Cream description
Each gram of cream and topical powder contains clotrimazole 0.01 g.
Desenex Antifungal Cream Cream is odourless, can be washed off and does not stain.
Desenex Antifungal Cream dosage
Desenex Antifungal Cream Dosage
Generic name: clotrimazole
Dosage form: Troche for
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Oral Administration
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Desenex Antifungal Cream® 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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In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Desenex Antifungal Cream (the active ingredient contained in Desenex Antifungal Cream). 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 Desenex Antifungal Cream, 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
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