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Azostride Cream

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Avoniks Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition

Eberconazole (1% w/w)

Overview Azostride Cream

Mycostatin Cream is an antifungal medication that inhibits fungal proliferation, treating various skin infections, including those affecting fingernails and toenails. Its mechanism involves disrupting the fungal cell membrane. Apply Mycostatin Cream as directed by your physician, ensuring consistent use for optimal results. Exceeding the prescribed dosage won't accelerate healing and may worsen side effects. Continue treatment only as long as advised; inform your doctor if no improvement is seen within 2–4 weeks. Maintaining cleanliness and dryness of the affected area, along with handwashing before and after application, enhances efficacy. For athlete's foot, wash socks/tights thoroughly and change shoes daily if feasible. Common side effects include localized irritation, redness, or itching. Persistent side effects warrant medical consultation. Avoid eye contact; rinse immediately with water and seek medical help if contact occurs. Discontinue use immediately if an allergic reaction (rash, lip/throat/facial swelling, breathing/swallowing difficulties, dizziness, faintness, nausea) or congestive heart failure symptoms appear. While unlikely to interact with oral or injectable medications, discuss prior steroid use or antifungal allergies with your doctor before starting treatment. Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding requires physician consultation.

Primary Ingredients of Azostride Cream

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Uses of Azostride Cream

Managing cutaneous mycoses

Major Benefits of Azostride Cream:

Apply this medication topically only. Follow your physician's instructions precisely regarding dosage and treatment length. Always consult the product label for application guidelines prior to use. Ensure the affected skin is clean and dry before applying the cream. Wash your hands thoroughly afterward, except when the affected area is on your hands.

Common Side effects of Azostride Cream:

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Azostride Cream:

Apply this medication topically only. Follow your physician's instructions regarding dosage and treatment length. Always consult the product label for application guidelines. Ensure the affected area is clean and dry before applying the cream. Wash your hands thoroughly afterward, except when the affected area is on your hands.

How Azostride Cream works:

Azostride Cream combats fungal skin infections by targeting the fungal cell membrane. This antifungal medication's action halts fungal growth and eliminates the fungi, providing effective treatment.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholNone

No drug interaction identified.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The use of Azostride Cream during pregnancy may pose risks. While human research is scarce, animal studies indicate potential harm to the unborn child. A physician will assess the potential advantages against any risks prior to prescribing. Medical advice is recommended.

Breast feedingBreast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Data on Azostride Cream use while breastfeeding is lacking. Seek medical advice from your physician.

DrivingDrivingNone

No known drug interactions.

KidneyKidneyNone

No known drug interactions.

LiverLiverNone

No known drug interactions.

What if you forget to take Azostride Cream :

Should you forget to apply Azostride Cream, apply it as soon as you remember. Nevertheless, if your next application is imminent, omit the missed dose and resume your usual application routine. Avoid applying a double dose.

Facts to Know About Azostride Cream

LabelValue
Chemical Category Imidazole-based compound
Developing Habits No.
Type of Therapy Dermatology

FAQs on Azostride Cream

Clean and dry the affected skin before applying Azostride Cream. Massage it in gently but thoroughly, avoiding contact with your eyes and mouth. If accidental eye contact occurs, flush with water and contact your doctor if irritation persists.
Finish using Azostride Cream for the full prescribed period, even if your skin irritation clears up. This antifungal cream treats skin fungal infections, which can persist in deeper skin layers despite surface symptom improvement. Therefore, despite feeling better sooner, you may need to continue applying the cream for 4-6 weeks to fully eradicate the infection.
Azostride Cream treats superficial fungal infections. However, some superficial infections may require oral antifungals as well. Therefore, the physician determines the appropriate treatment—Azostride Cream alone or in combination with oral medication—based on infection severity and location.
Fungal infections result from poor hygiene, weakened immunity, or stress, and can be a side effect of some medications. Prevention involves meticulous hygiene: daily bathing, regular nail trimming, avoiding shared towels, thorough drying of affected areas, and using clean cotton undergarments. Avoid tight clothing. Always finish prescribed medication; avoid steroid creams.
Azostride Cream is a topical antifungal medication treating superficial fungal infections, including those caused by dermatophytes (like ringworm) and yeast. It works by inhibiting fungal growth, specifically by disrupting the formation of essential fungal membrane components. This action disrupts cell wall synthesis, ultimately halting the fungal infection.
Missed a dose of Azostride Cream? Simply apply it as soon as you remember. If you're unsure about anything, consult your doctor.
Azostride Cream
255
MRP 295
13% off