Medicines/Generics/Fenticonazole

Fenticonazole

Generic medicine reference

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Overview

Fenticonazole is an imidazole antifungal drug, used locally as the nitrate in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis. It is active against a range of organisms including dermatophyte pathogens, Malassezia furfur, and Candida albicans.

Indications

Fenticonazole is primarily indicated in conditions like Fungal infection.

Contraindications

Fenticonazole is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy, Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Fenticonazole are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Burning, Itching, Vaginal discharge, Soreness.

Warnings

Monitor closely for decreased hematocrit and hemoglobin, patient with chronic liver disease.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Adult Dosage

2 % (2 (2)) 24 hourly Topical — As Required

Child Dosage

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Neonatal Dosage

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Drug Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Fenticonazole was found.

Storage

Pessary Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.