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Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar

Manufactured bySun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsClotrimazole
Description
Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of your skin. It works by stopping the growth of the infection-causing fungi. Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar may rarely cause rash, burning, irritation, itching, redness, etc at the application site. These symptoms usually subside on their own. However, consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen. Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar should be applied topically to the affected part of your skin as directed by your doctor. Continue using this medicine for the prescribed duration to effectively treat your infection. Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar should be avoided if you are allergic to it. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are planning a pregnancy, consult your doctor before using this medication.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar

  • Burning sensation at the application site
  • Itching, redness or irritation at application site
  • Skin rash

Uses of Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar

What is it prescribed for?

  • Fungal skin infections
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required by Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar to show its effect is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration for which Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar remains effective is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar when used topically is not known to affect your developing foetus. Hence this medicine may be safe to use during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar when used topically is not known to affect your breastfed infant. Hence this medicine may be safe to use during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar when used topically is not known to affect your developing foetus. Hence this medicine may be safe to use during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar when used topically is not known to affect your breastfed infant. Hence this medicine may be safe to use during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

External use only

Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar is meant for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes. In case of accidental contact with your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. Seek immediate medical help in case of accidental ingestion.

Other medicines

Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar may interact with other medicines meant for topical use. Inform your doctor about the topical preparations (ointments/lotions/gels) that you may have been using to avoid undesired side effects.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar as soon as you remember. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Since Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar is intended for external use, the likelihood of side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not apply more than the prescribed dose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar is meant for external use only. Use it as directed by your doctor. Use Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar at around the same time daily for the ease of remembrance. Do not discontinue this medicine without consulting your doctor. Do not give Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar to others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours. The infected area may cause itchiness. Avoid scratching as it will damage the surface of your skin and cause the infection to spread further. Do not share your towels, clothes, etc. with other people as you could spread the infection to them.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Abzorb Antifungal Cleansing Bar is an antifungal medicine that works by damaging the cell membrane of the fungus. This prevents the growth of fungus and stops the spread of infection.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Topical antifungals

Schedule

OTC

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