Fluocinolone acetonide + Miconazole
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Fluocinolone acetonide + miconazole uses
Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole is used in the treatment of Fungal skin infections.
How fluocinolone acetonide + miconazole works
This is a combination of two medicines: Fluocinolone acetonide and Miconazole, which treats skin infections. Fluocinolone acetonide is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Miconazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi on the skin by preventing them from forming their own protective covering.
Common side effects of fluocinolone acetonide + miconazole
Skin peeling, Blisters on skin, Dry skin, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
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Expert advice for Fluocinolone acetonide + Miconazole
- Fluocinolone acetonide + Miconazole helps treat skin infections caused by many different types of fungi.
- Few healthy tips for Athlete's Foot:
- Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes.
- Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use.
- Use a separate clean towel for the feet and wear clean cotton socks.
- Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others.
- Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Avoid getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
- Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after 4 weeks of treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Fluocinolone acetonide + Miconazole
Fluocinolone acetonide + Miconazole
Q. What is Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole used for?
Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole is used to treat skin infections which may appear on the feet (Athlete’s foot), in the groin area (jock itch), or between skin folds (sweat rash infected with a yeast infection “thrush”). It is also used for candida infections of the skin and nails. It rapidly relieves the itching caused due to these fungal infections.
Q. Is Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole a steroid cream?
No, Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole is not a steroid cream. It is an antifungal medicine that belongs to the imidazole class of medicines. It works by killing the fungi or by preventing the growth of fungi that cause infection.
Q. What are the side effects of Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole?
The common side effects are application site burning, redness, and itching. The application site may also develop some uncommon side effects such as discomfort, dryness, bleeding, severe allergic reactions, urticaria or hives, rash, skin exfoliation, sticky skin, prickling sensation, or inflammation.