Mycoclin Cream 30 gm

Mycoclin Cream belongs to the class of medications known as imidazoles (azole antifungal), primarily used for the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis (Athlete's foot) in immunocompetent patients 12 years of age and older, caused by: Trichophyton rubrum, Epidermophyton floccosum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Besides this, Mycoclin Cream is also used to treat other fungal skin infections. An athlete's foot is a fungal illness primarily affects the area between the toes. A fungal infection, commonly known as mycosis, is a skin condition caused by a fungus.

Mycoclin Cream contains imidazole antifungal sertaconazole nitrate. Mycoclin Cream works by destroying the fungus that causes the infection. Mycoclin Cream destroys the fungi by allowing the holes to open in the cell membrane and the components to leak out. This kills the fungus and prevents the infection.

Mycoclin Cream should only be used on the skin, and if it gets into your eyes, mouth, or nose, rinse with water. Mycoclin Cream may cause burning, itching, redness, stinging, and dryness on your skin where it is applied in some situations. The majority of Mycoclin Cream's adverse outcomes fade over time without the need for medical intervention. If any adverse effects worsen or continue, contact your doctor right away.

Tell your doctor if you are (or your child) allergic to sertaconazole or any other medicines. It is unknown whether Mycoclin Cream harms the baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. Contacting a doctor before using a Mycoclin Cream during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is recommended. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking the Mycoclin Cream to rule out any side effects.

Mycoclin Cream is widely used to treat various skin fungal infections, especially Interdigital tinea pedis or Athlete's foot, due to specific fungi (e.g. Trichophyton rubrum, Epidermophyton floccosum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes) by destroying its cell membrane.

• Contact dermatitis (Skin rash)
• Dry skin
• Burning skin
• Application site skin tenderness

Do not use the Mycoclin Cream in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. If Mycoclin Cream accidentally comes in contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly. Tell your doctor if you are (or your child) allergic to sertaconazole or any other medicines. It is unknown whether Mycoclin Cream harms the baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. Contacting a doctor before using a Mycoclin Cream during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is recommended. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking the Mycoclin Cream to rule out any side effects. If irritation or sensitivity develops with the use of Mycoclin Cream, treatment should be discontinued, and appropriate therapy instituted as recommended by the physician. 

• Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.

• Don't walk barefoot in wet places such as changing rooms and gym showers to prevent fungal infections.

• Do not scratch the affected skin area as it can spread the infection to other body parts.

• Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.

• Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.