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Description
Fintop 1 % Cream is an effective topical medicine used to treat fungal infections. It is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and infections caused by ringworm.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Fintop 1 % Cream
Butop 1 % Cream
Cipla Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Fintop 1 % Cream
Burning or stinging sensation
Skin irritation
Redness of skin
Itching
Uses of Fintop 1 % Cream
What is it prescribed for?
Tinea Versicolor
This medicine is used for the treatment of fungal infection of the skin.
Tinea Pedis
This medicine is used for the treatment of fungal skin infections of the feet.
Tinea Corporis
This medicine is used for the treatment of fungal skin infections of the arms and legs.
Tinea Cruris
This medicine is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin around the inner thighs, genitals, and buttocks.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.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 tendency has been reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women only if necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is relatively safe for use in breastfeeding women. However, all the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Fintop 1 % Cream or any other ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women only if necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is relatively safe for use in breastfeeding women. However, all the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Pediatrics
The safety and efficacy of this medicine have not been clinically established in patients younger than 12 years of age.
External use
This medicine is recommended for external use only. Do not apply on nails, scalp, near the mouth, eyes, or for vaginal yeast infections.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and apply the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.
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 medicine is meant for external use only. If the medicine is swallowed, seek immediate medical help. Follow all dosing instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not use this medicine for durations shorter or longer than those recommended by your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Fintop 1 % Cream works by stopping the production of a certain vital component for the fungal cell wall. This results in the death of the fungi.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical antifungals
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 7 Sep 2017
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