Tioconazole 1% Topical
Indications
Tioconazole 1% Topical is used for:
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.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity to imidazole-derivative azole antifungal.
Precautions
Pregnancy and lactation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Tioconazole 1% Topical :
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.