Tioconazole : How to Use - Trosyd AF cream, Trosyd J cream

Tioconazole - Topical

Brand Names

Trosyd AF cream, Trosyd J cream Tioconazole *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

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

Keep this drug away from the eyes .

Do not apply an occlusive dressing - airtight covering, such as kitchen plastic wrap over this drug unless you have been directed to do so by your family doctor . To do so may cause irritation of the skin.

To help clear up your infection completely, it is very important that you keep using tioconazole 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 topical tioconazole 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 tioconazole 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 tioconazole.

For topical cream dosage form:
- For ringworm of the body or yeast infection of the skin:
  - Adults Use two times a day for 2 to 4 weeks.
  - Children Dose must be determined by your family doctor.
- For ringworm of the foot:
  - Adults Use two times a day for up to 6 weeks.
  - Children Dose must be determined by your family doctor.
- For ringworm of the groin:
  - Adults Use two times a day for up to 2 weeks.
  - Children Dose must be determined by your family doctor.
- For tinea versicolor - “sun fungus”:
  - Adults Use two times a day for 1 to 4 weeks.
  - Children 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Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you must dispose of any drug you do not use. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.