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Oxiconazole

    DEA Class; Rx

    Common Brand Names; Oxistat

    • Antifungals,
    •  Topical

    Topical imidazole antifungal agent
    Available as both a cream and lotion
    Active against a variety of organisms responsible for causing tinea pedis, tinea corporis, and tinea cruri; the cream is also indicated for tinea versicolor

    Indicated for the treatment of the topical treatment of the following dermal infections: tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and tinea pedis due to Epidermophyton floccosum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, or Trichophyton rubrum.

    For the topical treatment of tinea versicolor due to Malassezia furfur.

    Hypersensitivity

    Not for ophthalmic or intravaginal use

    • Pruritus (1-2%)
    • Burning (1-2%)
    • Irritation
    • Stinging
    • Erythema
    • Rash
    • Folliculitis
    • Papules
    • Nodules
    • Maceration
    • Fissuring

    Pregnancy Category: B

    Lactation: distributed into milk; use with caution in nursing women

    Adults

    2 applications/day.

    Elderly

    2 applications/day.

    Adolescents

    2 applications/day.

    Children

    2 applications/day.

    Oxiconazole

    cream/lotion

    • 1%