Fungitop Cream

Fungitop Cream is an antifungal medicine containing miconazole in a cream dosage form supplied as labelled in each tube. It belongs to the imidazole class of antifungals and is used on the skin to treat fungal and yeast infections such as ringworm, jock itch, athlete’s foot, and cutaneous candidiasis. The cream is applied directly to the affected area to help clear the infection and relieve associated itching, redness, and irritation. The pack contains a strip/box of 10 tubes manufactured by Micro Labs, India.

How it works: Miconazole works by stopping fungi from making ergosterol, a substance they need to build and protect their cell membrane. In cream form, Fungitop Cream delivers the medicine right to the infected skin, where it can act locally on the fungus causing the rash.

Fungitop Cream is a topical skin cream, so it is intended for local treatment rather than whole-body therapy. Because there are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed here, this product should be used exactly as prescribed for the specific skin infection your doctor has assessed. The cream format is often chosen when a patient needs direct application to a localized rash and prefers a product that spreads easily over the affected skin.

• athlete's foot
• jock itch
• ringworm
• skin yeast infections
• intertrigo due to Candida

• Clean and dry the affected skin before applying Fungitop Cream.
• Apply a thin layer to the infected area and the skin just around it, as directed by your doctor.
• Rub the cream in gently until it is absorbed.
• Wash your hands before and after use, unless the hands are the area being treated.
• Use the cream for the full course prescribed, even if the skin looks better sooner.
• Avoid covering the area with tight bandages unless your clinician tells you to do so.

The exact amount in Fungitop Cream is as labelled on the tube, and the doctor decides how much to apply based on the size and location of the infection. It is usually used once or twice daily, but the schedule and total daily amount should follow the prescription for your specific case. Do not use more often or in a larger amount than directed, even if symptoms are bothersome.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Miconazole may include:

• mild burning or stinging where applied
• itching
• redness
• dry skin
• skin irritation
• peeling or scaling at the application site

• For use on the skin only; do not put Fungitop Cream in the eyes, mouth, or vagina unless specifically told to do so.
• Do not use on large areas, broken skin, or deep wounds unless your doctor approves.
• Stop and seek medical advice if the rash gets worse or does not improve as expected.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this cream.
• Use caution if you have a history of allergy to miconazole or other azole antifungals.
• Do not use with tight occlusive dressings unless instructed, because this can increase irritation.
• If you are using another skin product on the same area, ask your clinician before combining treatments.

• warfarin and other blood thinners
• topical corticosteroids applied to the same area
• other antifungal creams or powders on the same site
• medicines that strongly affect blood clotting if significant skin absorption is possible

Store Fungitop Cream at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct sunlight, and keep the tube tightly closed.