Oxiconazole Topical

Oxiconazole is a topical antifungal medication used to treat skin infections such as tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis.

• Oxiconazole is available under the following different brand names: Oxistat

Common side effects of Oxiconazole include:

• burning
• stinging
• swelling
• irritation
• redness
• pimple-like bumps
• tenderness
• flaking of the treated skin

Serious side effects of Oxiconazole include:

• not available

Rare side effects of Oxiconazole include:

• none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult and pediatric dosage

Cream/lotion

• 1%

Fungal Infections

Adult and pediatric dosage

• Apply once or twice daily to the affected and surrounding area
• Tinea pedis: Apply for 4 weeks
• Tinea cruris & corporis: Apply for 2 weeks

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, healthcare provider, or pharmacist first

• Oxiconazole has severe interactions with no other drugs
• Oxiconazole has serious interactions with no other drugs
• Oxiconazole has moderate interactions with no other drugs
• Oxiconazole has minor interactions with the following drug:
  • levoketoconazole

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your products. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your healthcare professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions or concerns.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity
• Not for ophthalmic or intravaginal use

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Oxiconazole?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Oxiconazole?”

Cautions

• None

Pregnancy and Lactation

• May be acceptable during pregnancy
• Lactation
  • Distributed into milk; use with caution in nursing women