Bifonazole
About Bifonazole
Bifonazole belongs to the class of antifungal primarily used to treat fungal infections. An infection occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue on the skin. Fungi can live in the air, soil, water and plants. Symptoms of a fungal infection include skin rash, irritation, redness, and scaling of the skin.
Bifonazole contains 'bifonazole', which belongs to the imidazole antifungal group that kills fungi by causing holes in their cell membrane, thereby leaking all content. Thus Bifonazole improves your skin infection.
Use this Bifonazole as advised by the doctor. Common side effects of Bifonazole skin rash, scaling, redness of the skin, and dry skin. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Bifonazole. It is essential to tell your doctor if you use any other azole antifungal before using Bifonazole, otherwise, using another antifungal may lead to overdose and toxicity. Let your doctor know if you have liver diseases, kidney diseases, heart diseases, or human immunodeficiency virus. Bifonazole and mineral oil additive in Bifonazole may weaken rubber product's activities of contraceptive devices, latex condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps. Bifonazole should not be used in the eye. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Bifonazole with proper consultation and caution.
Uses of Bifonazole
Medicinal Benefits
Bifonazole contains 'bifonazole' which belongs to the imidazole antifungal group primarily used to treat fungal infections. Bifonazole kills fungi by causing holes in its cell membrane, thereby leaking all content out. Thus Bifonazole improves your skin infection. Bifonazole used in the treatment of fungal infections like oral thrush, fungal infections of the skin such as jock itch, Athlete's foot.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Bifonazole
Nausea and vomiting
Skin rash
Redness of skin
Dry skin
Vaginal infection
Drug Warnings
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Bifonazole. It is essential to tell your doctor if you use any other azole antifungal before using Bifonazole, otherwise, using another antifungal may lead to overdose and toxicity. Let your doctor know if you have liver diseases, kidney diseases, heart diseases, or human immunodeficiency virus. Bifonazole and mineral oil additive in Bifonazole may weaken rubber products activities of contraceptive devices, latex condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Bifonazole with proper consultation and caution. Do not use Bifonazole on the face and avoid contact with the eyes, nose, and throat. Rinse it thoroughly with water if you get the cream in these areas. Do not put a bandage or a dressing on the affected area while using Bifonazole unless advised by the doctor. Always wash hands before and after the application of Bifonazole.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking anticoagulant ( warfarin).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have liver diseases, kidney diseases, human immunodeficiency virus infection before using Bifonazole.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionBifonazole should be taken as advised by your doctor.
Pregnancy
cautionBifonazole is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/using this medicine.
Breast Feeding
cautionBifonazole is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using/taking this medicine.
Driving
safeBifonazole does not cause side effects. So it is safe to use in driving.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Bifonazole.
Kidney
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Bifonazole.
Children
cautionInform your doctor before taking Bifonazole, because the doctor may discuss risks and benefits of Bifonazole used in children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
- Avoid harsh products on your skin.
- Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
- Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
Special Advise
- Bifonazole may cause a local skin irritation which may have similar symptoms of the infection. If any of your symptoms gets worse, stop treatment and see your doctor as soon as possible.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Fungal infection: A fungal infection (also called mycosis) is a skin disease caused by a fungus when it invades the tissue.
Tinea pedis or Athlete's foot: It is a fungal infection between the toes due to sweating.
Tinea cruris or Jock itch: A fungal infection in the skin of the genitals, inner thighs, and buttocks.
Tinea Versicolor: The fungus interferes with the normal pigmentation of the skin, resulting in small, discolored patches.
FAQs
Bifonazole is used to treat fungal infections.
Bifonazole contains "bifonazole" which belongs to the imidazole antifungal group that kills fungi by causing holes in its cell membrane, thereby leaking all content out. Thus Bifonazole improves your skin infection.
Side effects of Bifonazole may be nausea, vomiting, skin rash, redness of the skin, dry skin, vaginal infection and are not seen in everyone. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Do not stop using Bifonazole even if you feel better until the doctor's advised course is finished. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Bifonazole should be used with caution in liver diseases, kidney diseases, heart diseases, human immunodeficiency virus.
Common side effects of Bifonazole are skin rash, scaling, redness of the skin, and dry skin. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Check the label for directions and use as advised by the doctor. Apply the medicine on clean and dry affected area.
You are advised to use Bifonazole for the duration suggested by the doctor. The duration of treatment will depend upon your condition and response to the treatment.
Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths. Avoid harsh products on your skin. Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
Bifonazole should not be used if you are allergic to any of its components.
Bifonazole may lower the effectiveness of latex condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps. Therefore, avoid contact of Bifonazole with such contraceptives.
The serum concentration of warfarin may increase when used with Bifonazole. Hence, consult the doctor before using Bifonazole with warfarin to prevent interaction.
Bifonazole is effective against a broad range of fungi, including dermatophytes, yeasts, molds, and dimorphic fungi.
