Sulconazole
Sulconazole is a topical antifungal medication belonging to the imidazole class, used to treat various superficial fungal infections of the skin. It works by inhibiting the growth of fungi that cause conditions like ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Sulconazole is a topical antifungal cream used to treat skin fungal infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- D01AC09
- RxNorm
- 37319
- Generic
- Sulconazole
- Class
- atc-d01
- Brands
- Exelderm
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- topical
- Forms
- solution, cream
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Sulconazole is used to treat superficial fungal infections including tinea corporis (ringworm), tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), and pityriasis versicolor. It is approved for use in adults and is typically applied directly to the affected skin areas.
Sulconazole is an imidazole antifungal that works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, an essential component of the fungal cell membrane. By disrupting the cell membrane integrity, it prevents fungal growth and allows the infection to clear.
Sulconazole is for external use only and should not be applied to the eyes, mouth, or vagina. Patients should complete the full course of treatment even if symptoms improve. Common side effects may include skin irritation, burning, or itching at the application site. Those with known hypersensitivity to imidazole antifungals should avoid this medication.
Official drug label
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