Exelderm

Generic name: Sulconazole Topical
Drug class: Topical antifungals

Usage of Exelderm

Sulconazole is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.

Exelderm (for the skin) is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.

Exelderm may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Exelderm side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Sulconazole may cause serious side effects. Stop using sulconazole and call your doctor at once if you have:

severe blistering, itching, redness, peeling, dryness, or irritation of treated skin.

Common side effects of Exelderm may include:

mild stinging, burning, itching, or redness where the medicine was applied.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Exelderm

You should not use sulconazole if you are allergic to it.

To make sure sulconazole is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine); or

if you are allergic to other antifungal medicines such as clotrimazole, miconazole, sertaconazole, terconazole, and others.

It is not known whether Exelderm will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether sulconazole topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Exelderm is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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How to use Exelderm

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Do not take by mouth. Exelderm is for use only on the skin. If this medicine gets in your eyes, mouth, or vagina, rinse with water.

Wash your hands with soap and water before and after applying this medication. Also wash the skin area to be treated. Use a mild soap or cleanser.

Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor tells you to.

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks of treatment, or your infection gets worse.

Do not use sulconazole to treat any condition that has not been checked by your doctor.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Exelderm

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied sulconazole. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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