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How to Use

Apply enough oxiconazole to cover the effected and surrounding skin areas and rub in gently.

Keep this drug away from the eyes, nose, mouth, and other mucous membranes . Always do not use it in the vagina. Wash hands after application to effected areas.

To help clear up your infection completely, it is very important that you keep using oxiconazole for the full time of treat , even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. Since fungus infections may be very slow to clear up, you may have to continue using this drug every day for few weeks or more. If you stop using this drug too soon, your symptoms may return Do not miss any doses .

Dosage

The number of doses you use each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you use the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are using topical oxiconazole .

• For cream or lotion dosage form:
  • For ringworm of the body or groin:
    • Adults and children Use 1 or 2 times a day for at least 2 weeks.
  • For athlete's foot:
    • Adults and children Use 1 or 2 times a day for at least 4 weeks.
  • For ringworm of the trunk:
    • Adults and children Use once a day for at least 2 weeks.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.