Drug Notes - Oxiconazole (On the skin) | Lima Memorial Health System

Oxiconazole (On the skin)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not use it if you had an allergic reaction to oxiconazole.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Use this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Do not use in the eyes or vagina.
Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.
Wash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.
Lotion: Shake the bottle just before you apply the medicine.
Do not cover the treated area with a bandage unless directed by your doctor.
Missed dose:Apply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 2 to 4 weeks, or if they get worse.
Some infections may cause light or dark patches on your skin. This medicine treats the infection, not the discoloration. The skin color may not return to normal right away, even though the infection is gone.
Do not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blistering, swelling, or oozing of treated skin areas
Severe itching, redness, or burning

Last Updated: 9/6/2024