Sulconazole : How to Use

Sulconazole - Topical

Brand Names

Exelderm Sulconazole *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

How to Use

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

Keep this drug away from the eyes .

When sulconazole is using to treat certain types of fungus infections of the skin, occlusive dressing - airtight covering, such as kitchen plastic wrap must not be applied over the drug. To do so may irritate the skin Do not apply an airtight covering over this drug unless you have been directed to do so by your family doctor .

To help clear up your infection completely, it is very important that you keep using sulconazole 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 dose of sulconazole will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of topical sulconazole If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

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 sulconazole .

For topical cream dosage form:
- For ringworm of the body or ringworm of the groin or ``sun fungus'':
  - Adults Use one or two times a day for at least three weeks.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
- For athlete's foot:
  - Adults Use two times a day for at least four weeks.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
For topical solution dosage form:
- For ringworm of the body or ringworm of the groin or ``sun fungus'':
  - Adults Use one or two times a day for at least three weeks.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, apply 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.