Treatment of a variety of cutaneous fungal infections, including tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea corporis (ringworm), and tinea versicolor.
Contraind./Precautions⬆⬇
Contraindicated in:
Hypersensitivity to active ingredients, additives, preservatives, or bases.
Use Cautiously in:
Nail and scalp infections (may require additional systemic therapy);
OB: Safety not established.
Adv. Reactions/Side Effects⬆⬇
Local: burning, itching, local hypersensitivity reactions, redness, stinging
Interactions⬆⬇
Drug-drug:
Not known.
Availability⬆⬇
Cream: 1%(15 g, 30 g, 60 g)
Solution: 1%(30 mL)
Route/Dosage⬆⬇
(Adults ): Apply once or twice daily (twice daily for tinea pedis). Patients with tinea corporis, tinea cruris, or tinea versicolor should be treated for 3 wk. Patients with tinea pedis should be treated for 4 wk.
US Brand Names⬆⬇
Exelderm
Action⬆⬇
Affects the synthesis of the fungal cell wall.
Therapeutic effects:
Decrease in symptoms of fungal infection.
Classifications⬆⬇
Therapeutic Classification: antifungals (topical)
Pharmacokinetics⬆⬇
Absorption: Absorption through intact skin is minimal.
Distribution: Distribution after topical administration is primarily local.
Metabolism/Excretion: Systemic metabolism and excretion not known following local application.
Half-Life: Not applicable.
Time/Action Profile⬆⬇
ROUTE
ONSET
PEAK
DURATION
Top
unknown
unknown
unknown
Patient/Family Teaching⬆⬇
Instruct patient to apply medication as directed for full course of therapy, even if feeling better. Emphasize the importance of avoiding the eyes.
Caution patient that some products may stain fabric, skin, or hair. Check label information. Fabrics stained from cream can usually be cleaned by handwashing with soap and warm water.
Patients with athlete’s foot should be taught to wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes, to wash affected areas thoroughly, and to change shoes and socks at least once a day.
Advise patient to report increased skin irritation or lack of response to therapy to health care professional.
Pronunciation⬆⬇
sul-KON-a-zole
Code⬆
NDC Code
10631- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
10631-100- Exelderm
10631-100-04- 2 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (10631-100-04) > 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
10631- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
10631-100- Exelderm
10631-100-30- 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (10631-100-30)
