Tioconazole is a drug used to treat fungal infections. some iinfection fungi that can be treated with tioconazole including infection nail fungus, ringworm, water fleas, tinea versicolor, and candidiasis.
Tioconazole belongs to the azole antifungal group which works by inhibiting the formation of ergosterol which is important for the growth of fungal cell walls. As a result, the fungus will stop growing and die. This drug is available in the form of a cream or cream.
Trademark tioconazole: Prodermal, Trosyd
What's that Tioconazole
| Category | antifungal medicine |
| group | Prescription drugs |
| Benefit | Treating fungal infections |
| Used by | Adults and children |
| Tioconazole for pregnant and lactating women | Category C:Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, but there are no controlled studies in pregnant women. Drugs should only be used if the expected benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. It is not known whether the drug can be absorbed into breast milk or not. Talk to your doctor if you want to use tioconazole while pregnant. |
| Drug form | Vaginal creams and ointments |
Warning Before MengUseTioconazole
Tioconazole should not be used carelessly. Before using tioconazole, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- Do not use tioconazole if you are allergic to this drug or to other antifungal drugs of the azole group, such as ketoconazole.
- Do not have sex or use tampons while you are on treatment with tioconazole vaginal cream.
- Tell your doctor if you have foul-smelling vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, diabetes, or any other infectious disease, such as HIV/AIDS.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had a vaginal yeast infection.
- Consult a doctor before using tioconazole for children under 12 years of age.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking any medications, supplements, or herbal products.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
- See your doctor right away if you experience an allergic reaction to any medication after using tioconazole.
Tioconazole Dosage and Rules
Tioconazole is used by applying it to the area that is infected with the fungus. The following is the dosage of tioconazole based on the patient's condition:
- Condition:Nail fungal infection
Adults and children: apply to nails every 12 hours. The drug is used for 6-12 months.
- Condition: Panu (tinea versicolor)
Adults: Apply the drug 1-2 times a day. The drug is used for 7 days.
- Condition: Water fleas (tinea pedis)
Adults: Apply the drug 1-2 times a day. Medication used for 6 weeks
- Condition: Ringworm (tinea corporis) or candidiasis (candidiasis)
Adults: Apply the drug 1-2 times a day. Medication is used for 2–4 weeks
- Condition:Vaginal candidiasis
Adults: Apply tioconazole to the vagina with the tool provided on the medicine package. Generally, this drug is used for 7 days.
MethodUse Tioconazole correctly
Follow the doctor's advice and always read the instructions for use listed on the tioconazole package before using it.
Wash hands before and after using tioconazole. Do not let the medication get in the eyes and do not cover the treated area with an airtight seal.
Apply tioconazole in the form of a cream to the problem area and slightly around the area. Then, gently massage the area until the medicine is absorbed.
Use the drug according to the duration of use recommended by the doctor even though the symptoms are getting better. This is done to prevent the recurrence of the condition experienced.
If you forget to use tioconazole, take the drug immediately if the interval with the next dose is not too close. If the time for the next dose is near, ignore it and do not double the dose.
Tioconazole for use in the vagina needs to be applied with a single-use applicator that usually comes on the medicine package. The applicator should be discarded immediately after use.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 3 days of using tioconazole vaginally. You also need to contact your doctor if your condition does not go away after 7 days of taking the drug.
Store the medicine in the package at room temperature. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, hot temperatures, and humid places. Keep medicine out of reach of children.
Tioconazole Interactions with Other Drugs
Until now, there is no known interaction effect that can occur if tioconazole is used with other drugs. However, to prevent unwanted drug interactions from occurring, be sure to always tell your doctor if you want to take or use certain drugs at the same time as tioconazole.
Side Effects and Dangers Tioconazole
Although rare, there are some side effects that can occur after using tioconazole, namely:
- Headache
- Stomach ache
- Burning sensation in the applied area
- Itching or irritation in the applied area
Check with a doctor the symptoms and complaints mentioned above do not subside or even get worse. Immediately see a doctor if you experience an allergic drug reaction that can be characterized by symptoms, such as the appearance of an itchy red rash on the skin or difficulty breathing.
