Flucozox 0.5% Gel

How to use Flucozox 0.5% Gel

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Medicine Works

Flucozox 0.5% Gel is an antifungal medication which treats skin infections. It works by killing the fungi on the skin by destroying their cell membrane. This relieves discomfort, itching and irritation on the skin.

Expert Advice

• Your doctor has prescribed Flucozox 0.5% Gel to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
• 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.
• Apply an amount sufficient to cover the affected area and 1 inch of the immediate surrounding skin.
• It can take a few weeks for the infection to clear and a few months before the skin returns to its normal color.
• Avoid getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
• It is not taken orally, so it does not cause many side effects.
• Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after four weeks of treatment.
• Inform your doctor if you develop severe skin rash such as blistering of skin along with fever.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is Flucozox 0.5% Gel used for?

  Flucozox 0.5% Gel is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm (fungal skin infection that causes a red scaly rash on different parts of the body), athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash. It is also used to relieve irritation of the vulva (external thrush) and irritation occurring at the end of the penis, which may be associated with thrush.

• Flucozox 0.5% Gel is effective against which fungi?

  Flucozox 0.5% Gel is effective against Trichophyton species which cause ringworm infection, athlete’s foot and jock itch (fungal infection of the skin in the groin or buttocks). It is also effective against yeast known as Candida which commonly causes vaginal thrush (infection caused by overgrowth of yeast called Candida albicans).

• How to use Flucozox 0.5% Gel?

  Before using Flucozox 0.5% Gel, clean and dry the affected area. Gently and thoroughly massage it into the skin. Be careful not to get the medication in your eyes or mouth. If Flucozox 0.5% Gel gets in your eyes accidentally, wash with plenty of water and call your doctor if your eyes are irritated.

• I have started using Flucozox 0.5% Gel. By when can I expect to start seeing the improvements?

  The symptoms of skin infection, such as itching or soreness, should improve within a few days of treatment. However, the signs such as redness and scaling may take longer to disappear. Do not stop applying this medicine before the duration advised by your doctor, even if you feel better.

• What precautions do I need to take while using Flucozox 0.5% Gel?

  Be careful not to get Flucozox 0.5% Gel into your eyes or mouth. If you happen to get it in your eyes, rinse off with plenty of water immediately and contact your doctor. You must not use Flucozox 0.5% Gel if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you notice any allergic reaction while using it for the first time. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines regularly, to prevent any allergic reaction with other medicines. Do not cover the area being treated with Flucozox 0.5% Gel with a bandage, as this may increase absorption of this medicine and increase the side effects. Do not use more than what is recommended to relieve your symptoms faster. Using more than what is advised will only increase the side effects. Let your doctor know if you are planning to conceive. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should use Flucozox 0.5% Gel only if prescribed by the doctor.

• For how long should I apply Flucozox 0.5% Gel? Can I stop if the symptoms have completely disappeared?

  The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection. In general, the treatment is continued for 1 month for tinea infection and for at least for 15 days for candida infection. Do not stop the treatment on your own even if you feel better because the infection may come back as it takes some time to kill the fungus.

• Is Flucozox 0.5% Gel safe to use in children?

  Flucozox 0.5% Gel is safe for children only if taken as directed by the doctor. It should be given to children in the correct dose only for the prescribed length of time. Minor side effects may occur but usually, they are not bothersome. However, if you develop a burning sensation, redness and itching (which is severe in nature), stop the medicine and contact your doctor.

• Are there any measures that should be taken to help a faster recovery?

  Keep the affected skin areas clean and dry but avoid excessive rubbing. You may have the urge to scratch because of itchiness but avoid scratching as it will damage the surface of skin and cause the infection to spread further. Do not share towels, bath mats, etc. with other people as you could spread the infection to them.

• Does Flucozox 0.5% Gel affect contraception?

  Flucozox 0.5% Gel may reduce the effectiveness of rubber contraceptives, like diaphragms and condoms. If you are using the cream on the vulva or penis, you should use alternative methods of contraception, for at least 5 days after using Flucozox 0.5% Gel.

• My itching is gone. Can I stop using Flucozox 0.5% Gel when I feel better?

  No, do not stop using Flucozox 0.5% Gel without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.