Amfocin Cream belongs to a class of drugs called 'antifungal' primarily used to treat fungal nail infections. Fungal infection occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue on the skin.  Symptoms of a fungal infection include skin rash, irritation, redness, and scaling of the skin.  

Amfocin Cream contains 'Amorolfine' that works by stopping producing a chemical called 'ergosterol' in fungi that causes nail infection. Without ergosterol, the fungus cannot survive. As a result, infection-causing fungi die. 

Use Amfocin Cream as suggested by your doctor. Common side effects of Amfocin Cream may include dry skin, itching, redness, or burning sensation of the skin. Most of these side effects of Amfocin Cream do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Amfocin Cream. If you use Amfocin Cream in topical form, avoid smoking or going near naked flames as Amfocin Cream catches fire and burns easily. If you are using any steroidal cream, lotion or ointment, inform your doctor before taking Amfocin Cream to adjust the dose.

Amfocin Cream is an antifungal that is primarily used to treat fungal infections of nails and skin such as ringworm, jock itch and athlete’s foot, seborrheic dermatitis (dry, flaky skin on face, scalp, chest, upper back, or ears) and pityriasis (a type of skin rash that causes scaly, discoloured patches on chest, back, legs and arms). The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Amfocin Cream causes holes in the fungal cell membranes and kills fungi. Thereby, clears fungal infection and provides relief from cracking, burning, scaling and itching of the skin caused due to infections. 

• Itching

• Dry skin

• Redness

• Burning sensation of the skin

Before using Amfocin Cream, let your doctor know if you have a history of liver diseases, adrenal gland problems, cataract, glaucoma, diabetes or allergic reactions to any medicine ingredient. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or already pregnant and a lactating mother. Studies show that there may be harmful effects on the baby; hence Amfocin Cream should be used with caution in pregnancy under your doctor's supervision. If you apply Amfocin Cream to breasts or nipple for treatment, wash it off while nursing your baby. Amfocin Cream is for external use only, so avoid contact with the eyes, the mouth, or intravaginally. Notify the doctor if there is no improvement after one week of treatment for tinea cruris or tinea corporis or two weeks for tinea pedis. When using Amfocin Cream in the groin area, patients should use the medication for two weeks only. Prolonged use of Amfocin Cream may cause hormonal suppression, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar level), and glucosuria (high sugar in urine) in some patients. Apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) whenever you go outdoor in the sunlight. 

• Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and spread of the fungal infection.

• In wet places such as changing rooms and gym showers, don’t walk on barefoot to prevent fungal infections.

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

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

• Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent fungal infections.

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

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

• Wash your bedsheets and towels regularly.

• Follow a candida diet if you suffer from vaginal yeast infection. Candida diet excludes high sugary foods, some dairy products and foods with artificial preservatives.

• Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.