In Treatment of Fungal skin infections Almizol F Cream is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat skin infections caused by fungi. These include athlete?s foot, ringworm, vaginal thrush, and sweat rash. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks. Even after your skin is completely cured, you may have to apply the cream occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.
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.
- Alcohol : None
No interaction found/established | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Almizol F Cream during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant. | - Driving : None
No interaction found/established | - Kidney : None
No interaction found/established | - Liver : None
No interaction found/established
If you miss a dose of Almizol F 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.
What is Almizol F Cream used for?::: Almizol F Cream 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.| Is Almizol F Cream a steroid cream?::: No, Almizol F Cream 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. | What are the side effects of Almizol F Cream?::: 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.| Can I use a steroid cream along with Almizol F Cream?::: It is recommended that you use a mild steroid ointment like hydrocortisone cream/ointment in the morning and use Almizol F Cream 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 Almizol F Cream to prevent skin sensitization.| How should Almizol F Cream 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 Almizol F Cream. This will prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the body or other people.| For how long do I need to use Almizol F Cream?::: You should use Almizol F Cream 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.| What should I do if I forget to use Almizol F Cream?::: If you forget to use Almizol F Cream, do not worry and continue using Almizol F Cream as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.
Almizol F Cream 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.