sulconazole [Topical]

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Use and Dosing ⬇

Adult Dosing

Tinea pedis

Apply bid x 4 wks

Tinea cruris

Apply daily-bid x 3 wks

Tinea corporis

Apply daily-bid x 3 wks

Tinea versicolor

Apply daily-bid x 3 wks

Pediatric Dosing

Safety and effectiveness in pediatrics have not been established

Indications ⬆ ⬇

For the treatment of tinea cruris, tinea corporis, tinea pedis, tinea versicolor

Contraindications ⬆ ⬇

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product

Black Box Warnings ⬆ ⬇

Dosing Adjustment ⬆ ⬇

Renal Dose Adjustment

Renal impairment: No dose adjustments

Hepatic Dose Adjustment

Hepatic impairment: No dose adjustments

Warnings/Precautions ⬆ ⬇

This drug is for external use only
Avoid contact with the eyes
On development of irritation discontinue this drug and institute appropriate therapy

Pregnancy/Breast Feeding ⬆ ⬇

Pregnancy Category:C

Breastfeeding: This drug has not been studied during breastfeeding. About 11% of a dose is absorbed after topical application. It is considered a low risk to the nursing infant; however prefer other antifungal agents with less absorption especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. This information is based upon LactMed database (available at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT last accessed 29 April 2011. Manufacturer advises caution.

Adverse Reactions ⬆ ⬇

DERM: Pruritus, burning, erythema

Clinical Pharmacology ⬆ ⬇

Antifungal; inhibits fungal cell membrane ergosterol synthesis
Minimal absorption
Metabolism: Unknown; CYP450: Unknown
Excreted in urine (6.7%); feces (2%)
Half life: Unknown

Brands and Availability ⬆ ⬇

US Trade Name(s)

Exelderm

US Availability

Exelderm

CRE: 1%
SOLN: 1%

Canadian Trade Name(s)

Canadian Availability

UK Trade Name(s)

UK Availability

Australian Trade Name(s)

Australian Availability

Classification ⬆ ⬇

Dermatologic

Antifungals (Topical)
Azole Derivatives

Pricing ⬆

Pricing data from www.DrugStore.com in U.S.A.

Exelderm 1 % SOLN [Bottle] (RANBAXY LABORATORIES)
30 % = $92.99
90 % = $255.96
Exelderm 1 % CREA [Tube] (RANBAXY LABORATORIES)
30 % = $95.05
90 % = $268.3

Warning: This pricing information is subject to change at the sole discretion of DS Pharmacy. For the most current and up-to-date pricing information, please visit drugstore.com.