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| Medicine Name | : | Afun Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Dosage from | : | 1% |
| Generic Name | : | Clotrimazole |
| Therapeutic Class | : | Drugs for subcutaneous and mycoses, Topical Antifungal preparations |
Indications (use) of afun cream
Some examples of skin and nail fungal infections, Tinea pedis, Tinea cruris, Tinea corporis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Dermatophytosis, Pityriasis versicolor.
Dosage & Administration of afun cream
Clotrimazole Cream: This should be thinly applied 2-3 times daily to the infected sites and rubbed in. On account of the excellent efficacy, a small amount of cream is usually sufficient for an area about the size of the palm. For the treatment to become a complete success, reliable and sufficiently long-time application of Clotrimazole Cream is important. Recommended duration of treatment-
Dermatomycoses: 3-4 weeks
Candida vulvitis and Candida balanitis: 1-2 weeks
Erythrasma and Pityriasis Versicolor: 3 weeks (approximately)
Pregnancy & Lactation
It is recommended that Clotrimazole should be used in pregnancy only when considered necessary by the physician.
Overdose & Side Effects of afun cream
Side Effects: When applied topically, Afun is well tolerated.With external application, systemic effects are not observed. Local irritation or burning sensation may occur in a very few cases but these symptoms are not considered harmful.
