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Fluocinolone acetonide + Miconazole

Information about Fluocinolone acetonide + Miconazole

Fluocinolone acetonide + Miconazole Uses

Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole is used in the treatment of Fungal skin infections.

How Fluocinolone acetonide + Miconazole works

Fluocinolone acetonide + Miconazole is a combination of two medicines: Fluocinolone acetonide and Miconazole, which treats skin infections. Fluocinolone acetonide is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Miconazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi on the skin by preventing them from forming their own protective covering.

Common side effects of Fluocinolone acetonide + Miconazole

Skin peeling, Blisters on skin, Dry skin, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
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Expert advice for Fluocinolone acetonide + Miconazole

  • Fluocinolone acetonide + Miconazole helps treat skin infections caused by many different types of fungi.
  • Few healthy tips for Athlete's Foot:
    1. Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes.
    2. Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use.
    3. Use a separate clean towel for the feet and wear clean cotton socks. 
    4. Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others.
  • Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Avoid getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
  • Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after 4 weeks of treatment.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions for Fluocinolone acetonide + Miconazole

Fluocinolone acetonide + Miconazole

Q. What is Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole used for?

Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole is used to treat skin infections which may appear on the feet (Athlete’s foot), in the groin area (jock itch), or between skin folds (sweat rash infected with a yeast infection “thrush”). It is also used for candida infections of the skin and nails. It rapidly relieves the itching caused due to these fungal infections.

Q. Is Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole a steroid cream?

No, Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole is not a steroid cream. It is an antifungal medicine that belongs to the imidazole class of medicines. It works by killing the fungi or by preventing the growth of fungi that cause infection.

Q. What are the side effects of Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole?

The common side effects are application site burning, redness, and itching. The application site may also develop some uncommon side effects such as discomfort, dryness, bleeding, severe allergic reactions, urticaria or hives, rash, skin exfoliation, sticky skin, prickling sensation, or inflammation.

Q. Can I use a steroid cream along with Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole?

It is recommended that you use a mild steroid ointment like hydrocortisone cream/ointment in the morning and use Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole in the evening. You can then stop using the steroid cream gradually over 2-3 weeks. But, if you have used a potent corticosteroid for seborrheic dermatitis, maintain at least a gap of 2 weeks before you apply Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole to prevent skin sensitization.

Q. How should Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole be applied?

Wash the affected area thoroughly with water and then dry it. Wash your hands carefully (until and unless your hands are also affected) after applying Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole. This will prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the body or other people.

Q. For how long do I need to use Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole?

You should use Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole for as long as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is to be used for 2-4 weeks for jock itch and sweat rash and 2-6 weeks for Athlete’s foot. Do not stop using it even if your symptoms have disappeared because the infection may reappear if not properly treated.

Q. What should I do if I forget to use Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole?

If you forget to use Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole, do not worry and continue using Fluocinolone acetonide+Miconazole as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.

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