Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol
About Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol
Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol belongs to a class of 'antifungal' drugs primarily used to treat fungal skin and 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.
Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol contains Amorolfine and Phenoxyethanol. Amorolfine is an antifungal medicine. It works by stopping producing a chemical called 'ergosterol' in fungi that causes fungal infection. Without ergosterol, the fungus cannot survive. As a result, infection-causing fungi die. At the same time, Phenoxyethanol acts as a preservative.
Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol is usually a safe medicine with no or limited side effects. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as dry skin, itching, redness, or burning sensation of the skin. Most of these side effects of this medication do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your physician.
Avoid using Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol if allergic to it. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use this medication with proper consultation and caution. Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol is to be used on children below 12 years of age only when advised by the child doctor.
Uses of Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol
Medicinal Benefits
Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol 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). It works by stopping producing a chemical called 'ergosterol' in fungi that causes fungal infection. Without ergosterol, the fungus cannot survive. As a result, infection-causing fungi die. At the same time, Phenoxyethanol acts as a preservative.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol
- Itching
- Dry skin
- Redness
- Burning sensation of the skin
Drug Warnings
Let your physician know if you plan to become pregnant or are already pregnant and a lactating mother before suing Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol. It is advised to reach out to your physician if the fungal infection symptoms persist or worsen after two treatment weeks. Before applying Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol, clean and dry the affected area. Avoid contact of Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol with nose, mouth or eyes. If Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. Do not wash the treated areas for a minimum of 3 hours after you apply Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Keep your physician informed of all the medicines you use, including topical products, before starting Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Brief your physician if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines and active skin infections before using Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is unclear whether alcohol can be taken while using this medication. However, as a precautionary measure, it is advisable to avoid alcohol consumption while using any medicine.
Pregnancy
cautionThere is limited data on how the Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol affects pregnancy. Please consult your physician if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting this medication.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult your physician before using Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol if you are breastfeeding. If you need to apply the cream on your breasts, don't do this shortly before giving a feed.
Driving
not applicableAmorolfine+phenoxyethanol may not cause any side effects related to driving ability. So it is safe to use in driving.
Liver
consult your doctorAmorolfine+phenoxyethanol is safe to use if recommended by the physician. If you have any concerns regarding the use of Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol in patients with Liver problems, please consult a physician.
Kidney
consult your doctorAmorolfine+phenoxyethanol is safe to use if recommended by the physician. If you have any concerns regarding the use of Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol in patients with Kidney problems, please consult a physician.
Children
cautionInform your physician before using this medication because it may discuss the risks and benefits of this medication used in children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- 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.
Special Advise
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Fungal infection is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and cause infection. Fungal infections may be contagious (spread from one person to another). Ringworm is a common fungal infection of skin or scalp contagious and causes a rash resembling a worm in a ring shape. Jock itch (also known as tinea cruris) is a fungal infection of the skin that causes an itchy, red rash in warm and moist areas of the body such as the groin, buttocks, and inner thighs. Athlete’s foot (also known as tinea pedis) is a fungal infection that usually starts between the toes, especially in people who have extremely sweaty feet and wear tight-fitting shoes. It occurs most commonly in athletes. It causes itching, burning, or stinging sensation due to a scaly rash. Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition that causes an itchy rash with dry, flaky scales on the skin that contains oil glands such as the scalp, face, back, and upper chest. Fungal infection in nails happens when there is an overgrowth of fungi in, under, or on the nail. Fungal infections usually occur in toenails than fingernails, likely because toes remain under shoes, in a warm, moist environment.
FAQs
Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol consists of Amorolfine that should be used after consulting with a physician if a person has raised blood sugar levels (diabetes mellitus).
You are required to maintain at least a three-hour gap after application of Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol if you are using more than one topical medicine.
No, do not stop using Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol on your own even if the symptoms are relieved until your course advised by the physician is finished.
Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not put bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol unless the physician advised. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. Do not apply Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol on open wounds, lesions and blisters.
Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol, when used for longer periods, can cause thinning and weakening of the skin. Please stop using Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol and immediately consult your physician if you notice these symptoms.
You are recommended to apply makeup or sunscreen to the treated area of skin after a minimum of 20 minutes of using Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol.
