Fenticonazole Nitrate 2%

Fenticonazole Nitrate 2%

Fenticonazole serves to cure many types of fungal and yeast infections. Fenticonazole is employed to cure various fungal or yeast infections such as vulvovaginal candidiasis. Vulvovaginal candidiasis refers to vaginal and vulva tissue at the vaginal opening fungal infection. Symptoms can comprise irritation, discharge, and extensive itchiness of the vulva tissue at the vaginal opening.

Fenticonazole is a mixture of Fenticonazole, which is an antifungal compound that inhibits fungi by forming holes in their cell walls. Thus, Fenticonazole can slow down fungal growth and infection. Fenticonazole is a broad-spectrum active against dermatophyte pathogens, Malassezia furfur, and Candida albicans. Fenticonazole must be used as instructed by your physician. Fenticonazole is likely to cause mild side effects like site reactions of burning, irritation, itchiness, and redness. The side effects do not require medical care and will resolve on their own over time.

Benefits:

• Fenticonazole is fungicidal, killing the fungus/yeast, and also suppressing growth by inhibiting the development of fungal cell membranes.
• It is prescribed to cure several fungal or yeast infections, including vulvovaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection of the vagina and vulvar tissues at the entrance of the vagina).
• Fenticonazole possesses broad-spectrum antibacterial activity that covers the bacteria frequently encountered in superinfected fungal vaginal and skin infections and antiparasitic activity against the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis.

Uses:

Fenticonazole is applied in the treatment of vaginal fungal infections, fungal infections, vulvovaginal severe fungal infections, and dandruff. It is applied in vulva and vaginal (thrush) fungal infections. It destroys and inhibits the growth of the fungi by killing its cell membrane, thus curing your skin infection.

Directions to use:

• Carefully read all the instructions before applying this cream.
• Wash and dry your hands well both before and after using.
• Take the prescribed dose of Fenticonazole and use a thin layer on the skin-affected areas.
• Gently rub until it’s gone.
• Do not touch it with your eyes, ears, and nose.

Storage:

Store this medicine in a dry and cool area. Keep this cream out of direct sunlight. Do not store this in front of children and pets.

Dosage:

Apply this cream in an appropriate quantity as the recommended amount as prescribed by your doctor. Do not apply this cream excessively on the affected area otherwise, you will experience itching and a burning sensation.

Side Effects:

• Vaginal burning sensation
• Itching
• Irritation

Precautions:

• Fenticonazole treats vaginal fungal infections. It helps to reduce vaginal burning, itching, and discharge.
• Do not miss any doses and complete the full treatment even if you feel better.
• It is inserted into the vagina with an applicator, typically at night before retiring. 
• Do not touch with your eyes. If accidentally exposed, rinse straight away with lots of water.
• It can weaken condoms and diaphragms and render them ineffective in preventing pregnancy. Discuss other appropriate means of preventing pregnancy with your doctor.
• It can cause slight burning, stinging, or irritation upon application. Report this to your doctor if it does not subside.
• Report to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 3 days of taking the medication.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q. Is Fenticonazole a steroid or an antibiotic?

No, Fenticonazole is not an antibiotic, nor a steroid. It is an imidazole type of antifungal. It is prescribed to cure candidiasis (thrush) that takes place in the vulva and vagina.

Q. How to store Fenticonazole?

Do not keep Fenticonazole above 30°C. Store in original package. Do not use the medication past the expiry date on the outer box. Keep out of reach and sight of children.