Fungicreme Cream

How to use Fungicreme Cream

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 cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Medicine Works

Fungicreme Cream is an antifungal medication which treats skin infections. It works by killing the fungi on the skin by destroying their cell membrane.

Expert Advice

• Fungicreme Cream helps treat skin infections caused by many different types of fungi.
• Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
• It can take a few weeks for the infection to clear and a few months before the skin returns to its normal color.
• Apply an amount sufficient to cover the affected area and 1 inch of the immediate surrounding skin.
• It can make your skin more sensitive to sun. Use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.
• Avoid getting 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 four weeks of treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Does Fungicreme treat ringworm?

Fungicreme is used for the treatment of ringworm (dermatophytosis) infection. It is also used for the treatment of fungal infections of the groin area, toe and finger nails (yellow, opaque and thickened nails) and the feet (athlete’s foot).

Q. Is Fungicreme effective?

Fungicreme is effective as an antifungal drug if used in the doses for a duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Fungicreme interfere with birth control?

Fungicreme can cause breakthrough bleeding and irregular periods when Fungicreme are taken with oral contraceptives (birth control medications). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Fungicreme treat tinea versicolor?

Fungicreme is used to treat fungal infections affecting fingernails, toenails, and skin. It is not the preferred antifungal for tinea versicolor (yeast infection characterized by discolored skin usually on the back, underarms, upper arms, chest, and neck)

Q. Is Fungicreme a steroid?

Fungicreme is not a steroid. Fungicreme belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal drugs.

Q. Is Fungicreme fungicidal (kills fungi)?

Fungicreme is fungicidal (kills fungi) against dermatophytes, molds and certain dimorphic fungi. The activity versus yeasts is fungicidal or fungistatic (stops the growth of fungi) depending on the species.

Q. Is Fungicreme safe?

Fungicreme is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Fungicreme an antibiotic?

Fungicreme is an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal drugs used for the treatment of many fungal infections.

Q. Is Fungicreme available over the counter?

Fungicreme is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It belongs to a class of prescription drugs which are available only when prescribed by a doctor.

Q. Is Fungicreme dangerous?

Fungicreme is not dangerous, it is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Fungicreme with ibuprofen?

Fungicreme can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Fungicreme with amoxicillin?

Fungicreme can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Fungicreme with metronidazole?

Fungicreme can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Fungicreme with prednisone?

Fungicreme can be taken with prednisone. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Fungicreme with azithromycin?

Fungicreme can be taken with azithromycin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Fungicreme with phentermine?

Fungicreme can be taken with phentermine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Fungicreme with probiotics?

Fungicreme can be taken with probiotics. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Fungicreme with metformin?

Fungicreme can be taken with metformin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Fungicreme expire?

Yes, Fungicreme does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check that before using any medicine.

Q. Does Fungicreme treat candida (yeast)?

Fungicreme exhibits poor efficacy against many candida (yeast) species. It is not recommended to use Fungicreme for the treatment of candida infections. Please consult your doctor if you are suffering from candida infection as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Fungicreme cause constipation?

Fungicreme has not been reported to cause constipation. Please consult your doctor if you have constipation while taking Fungicreme.

Q. Does Fungicreme cause liver damage?

Fungicreme can cause liver damage. Fungicreme can cause liver failure and an increase in the liver enzymes. It is important to monitor liver function tests while taking Fungicreme every 4-6 weeks of treatment. If there is any increased in the liver enzymes, immediately stop Fungicreme and consult your doctor.

Q. Does Fungicreme cause depression?

Fungicreme can cause depression, however, it is not very common. Please consult your doctor if you have depression while taking Fungicreme.

Q. Does Fungicreme contain paracetamol (acetaminophen)?

Fungicreme does not contain acetaminophen. Fungicreme belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal drugs.

Q. Does Fungicreme cause insomnia (difficulty to sleep)?

Fungicreme has not been reported to cause insomnia (difficulty to sleep). Please consult your doctor if you have insomnia while taking Fungicreme.

Q. Is Fungicreme a sulfa drug?

Fungicreme is an antifungal drug, not a sulfa drug. The chemical structure and mechanism of action of Fungicreme is different from sulfa drugs.

Q. Does Fungicreme cause hair loss?

Fungicreme has been reported to cause hair loss in some patients. However, it is not a very common side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you have excessive hair loss while taking Fungicreme.

Q. Does Fungicreme cause weight gain?

Weight gain has not been reported with Fungicreme. However, weight loss can occur in some patients. Consult your doctor if you have weight changes while taking Fungicreme.

Q. Does Fungicreme increase blood pressure?

Terbinfine does not cause increase in blood pressure. Consult your doctor in case you have blood pressure changes while taking Fungicreme.

Q. Does Fungicreme cause autism?

No, Fungicreme has not been reported to cause autism. Please consult your doctor for any further information on the same.

Q. Does Fungicreme cause an increase in blood sugar levels?

Fungicreme has not shown to cause any increase in blood sugar levels. Consult your doctor if you experience any changes in blood sugar levels while taking Fungicreme.

Q. Does Fungicreme cause respiratory depression?

Fungicreme has not shown to cause any symptoms of respiratory depression. Consult your doctor if you experience any such symptoms while taking Fungicreme.Show moreShow less