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Generic Name: Oxiconazole Cream (ox-ee-KON-uh-zole)
Brand Name: Oxistat

Oxistat Cream is used for:

Treating fungal infections, such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Oxistat Cream is an antifungal. It works by killing or preventing the growth of the fungus.

Do NOT use Oxistat Cream if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Oxistat Cream
• you are taking astemizole or terfenadine

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Oxistat Cream:

Some medical conditions may interact with Oxistat Cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Oxistat Cream. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), H₁ antagonists (eg, astemizole, terfenadine), or sulfonylureas (eg, glyburide) because their actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased by Oxistat Cream

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Oxistat Cream may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Oxistat Cream:

Use Oxistat Cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Oxistat Cream is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, mouth, genital area, and other mucous membranes.
• Clean the affected area with soap and water and dry thoroughly.
• Apply enough medicine to cover the affected area. Rub in gently.
• Do not cover area with bandages or other occlusive dressings unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
• Wash your hands immediately after using Oxistat Cream, unless your hands are a part of the treated area.
• To clear up your infection completely, use Oxistat Cream for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.
• If you miss a dose of Oxistat Cream and you are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Oxistat Cream.

Important safety information:

• Be sure to use Oxistat Cream for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The fungus could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
• If your symptoms do not get better within 2 to 4 weeks or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Oxistat Cream while you are pregnant. Oxistat Cream is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Oxistat Cream.

Possible side effects of Oxistat Cream:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Mild stinging.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); nodules; reddening, blistering, peeling, itching, or burning of skin; scaling; skin cracking; swelling of the hair follicles.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center ( http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Oxistat Cream may be harmful if swallowed.

Proper storage of Oxistat Cream:

Store Oxistat Cream between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, light, and moisture. Keep Oxistat Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Oxistat Cream, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Oxistat Cream is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Oxistat Cream. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.