Tioconazole 1% Topical

Indications

Skin fungal infections, Pityriasis versicolor

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Skin fungal infections Adult: As 1% cream: Apply 1-2 times/day.

Child Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Skin fungal infections Child: As 1% cream: Apply 1-2 times/day.

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity to imidazole-derivative azole antifungal.

Precautions

Pregnancy and lactation.

Pregnancy-Lactation

C

Adverse Effects

Contact dermatitis, burning, irritation

Mechanism of Action

Tioconazole, a synthetic azole antifungal, interferes w/ synthesis of ergosterol which is needed for fungal cell membrane synthesis.