Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Amorolfine(0.25% w/w), Phenoxyethanol(1% w/w)
Fungicros Cream is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, and mouth rinse with water. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve and you should keep using this medicine regularly. The entire course of the treatment should be completed to ensure that the infection does not come back. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.
This is usually a safe medicine with limited or no side effects. You must consult the doctor if you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.).
Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Amorolfine present in Fungicros cream acts on the cell membrane of the fungus and alters its structure resulting in the destruction of the cell wall and the death of the fungus.
Amorolfine or amorolfin, is a morpholine antifungal drug that inhibits the fungal enzymes D14 reductase and D7-D8 isomerase. This inhibition affects fungal sterol synthesis pathways, depleting ergosterol and causing ignosterol to accumulate in the fungal cytoplasmic cell membranes.Phenoxyethanol has antibacterial properties and is effective against strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa even in the presence of 20% serum. It not as effective against Proteus vulgaris, other gram-negative organisms, and gram-positive organisms. Phenoxyethanol has been used as a preservative at a concentration of 1%.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Fungicros
Limited data available
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Phenoxyethanol + Amorolfine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Information regarding the use of Fungicros Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Information regarding the use of Fungicros Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Amorolfine + Phenoxyethanol contains Amorolfine and Phenoxyethanol, which treat fungal skin infections. Amorolfine is an antifungal medicine which stops the growth of fungi on the skin or nails by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. Phenoxyethanol is a preservative.
AMOROLFINE+PHENOXYETHANOL may interact with respiratory-related medicines (budesonide, formoterol), drugs treating HIV/AIDS (ritonavir, cobicistat) and corticosteroids.
Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Store below 25°C
If you miss a dose of Fungicros Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Fungicros Cream has been prescribed for the treatment of fungal skin infection. It also helps in the treatment of nail infection.
Keep using the medicine even after the symptoms of the infection have cleared up to prevent it from coming back.
Avoid getting in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
When using for nail infections, avoid the use of nail varnishes and artificial nails. Do not share your nail-filer to prevent the spread of infection.
Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after 5 days of treatment.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Q. How long does it take to clear the nail infection?
Fungicros Cream takes a few days or weeks to clear up the infection. Clearing up an infection refers to the improvement of the symptoms of the infection. On the other hand, it may take at least 6 months to cure the fingernail infection and 9-12 months to cure toenails. Curing of the infection takes longer because a nail infection gets cured only after the infected nail is naturally replaced by a new nail.
Q. Can I stop taking Fungicros Cream when my symptoms are relieved?
You may notice some improvement in your symptoms, but do not stop taking Fungicros Cream before completing the full course of treatment, even if you feel better. However, you must inform your doctor if the infection does not clear up even after 5 days of treatment.
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Fungicros Cream?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of unused medicine and make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
