Type of medicine: topical antifungal
Generic and brand names: oxiconazole nitrate, topical; Oxistat Cream; Oxistat Lotion
This medicine is applied to the skin to treat certain fungus infections and ringworm. It comes as a cream or lotion. It may be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any medicine.
Females of childbearing age: Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine without your healthcare provider's approval.
Shake the lotion well before using.
Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina, flush the area with lots of cool water.
Clean the area where you have the infection. Put this medicine on the area where you need it once or twice a day as directed by your healthcare provider. This medicine is for external (on the skin) use only. Avoid getting this medicine into your eyes, nose, mouth, and around the vagina.
Check the label on the medicine for directions about your specific dose. Use this medicine for as long as directed by your healthcare provider, even if your condition seems to improve. Stopping its use too soon may allow the infection to return.
Do not use a bandage or cover the area unless your healthcare provider tells you to do so.
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and use the next one as directed. Do not use double doses. If you are not sure of what to do if you miss a dose, or if you miss more than one dose, contact your healthcare provider.
An acute overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms. If you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much of this medicine, call the poison control center at 800-222-1222.
Do not use this medicine for any other condition unless approved by your healthcare provider.
If your condition does not improve in 2 to 4 weeks, or if it gets worse, contact your healthcare provider.
If you need emergency care, surgery, or dental work, tell the healthcare provider or dentist you are using this medicine.
Along with its needed effects, your medicine may cause some unwanted side effects. Some side effects may be very serious. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse.
Life-threatening (Report these to your healthcare provider right away). If you cannot reach your healthcare provider right away, get emergency medical care or call 911 for help): Allergic reaction (hives; itching; rash; trouble breathing; chest pain or tightness in your chest; swelling of your lips, tongue, and throat).
Serious (report these to your healthcare provider right away): Severe irritation, swelling, oozing, or blistering.
Other: Stinging, burning, mild rash, scaling, itching, dry skin.
No significant drug interactions have been reported.
If you are not sure if your medicines might interact, ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider. Keep a list of all your medicines with you. List all the prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins that you take. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the products you are taking.
Store this medicine at room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed. Protect it from heat and direct sunlight. Do not freeze the lotion.
This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions.
Ask your pharmacist for the best way to dispose of outdated medicine or medicine you have not used. Do not throw medicine in the trash.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Do not share medicines with other people.
