Zocon Soap 1% w/w

Zocon Soap 1% w/w is an antifungal soap containing clotrimazole 1% w/w, supplied in a strip/box of 10 packs by FDC, India. Each pack provides clotrimazole 1% in a soap form for topical use on the skin. It is used to help treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, jock itch, and athlete’s foot, and may also be used for yeast-related skin infections when a clinician recommends it.

How it works: Clotrimazole works by blocking the fungus’s ability to build a normal cell membrane, which weakens and stops the growth of the fungus. In Zocon Soap 1% w/w, the medicine is applied during washing so it can contact the affected skin before rinsing off, helping treat the infection on the surface.

Zocon Soap 1% w/w is a standard-strength clotrimazole soap for people who need local antifungal treatment on the skin rather than an oral medicine. Because it is a topical soap, it is meant to cleanse the affected area and deliver medicine directly where the fungus is growing, which may feel less messy and easier to use than creams or ointments for some patients. A doctor may choose Zocon Soap 1% w/w when a skin-focused antifungal wash fits the location, extent, and severity of the rash.

• Ringworm
• Athlete’s foot
• Jock itch
• Fungal skin rash
• Yeast-related skin infection on the body

• Use Zocon Soap 1% w/w only on the skin as directed by your doctor.
• Wet the affected area, lather the soap gently, and leave the lather on the skin briefly if instructed before rinsing.
• Wash your hands before and after use unless the hands are the area being treated.
• Avoid getting the soap in the eyes, mouth, nose, or on broken skin unless your prescriber says it is okay.
• Use it regularly for the full course, even if the rash starts to look better before it is finished.
• Do not share the soap with other people, because fungal infections can spread.

Zocon Soap 1% w/w provides clotrimazole 1% w/w in each pack, so the dose is delivered through skin contact rather than by swallowing. How often to use it, and whether to use it once or twice daily or another schedule, depends on the infection and your doctor’s instructions; there is no self-set maximum daily dose because the prescriber decides the treatment plan for this specific product.

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

Common side effects of Clotrimazole may include:

• Mild skin irritation
• Burning or stinging where applied
• Redness of the skin
• Itching
• Dryness or peeling
• Temporary increased sensitivity at the application site

• Use only externally on the skin; do not swallow Zocon Soap 1% w/w.
• Stop and seek medical advice if you develop a strong allergic reaction or severe irritation.
• Keep it away from the eyes and mucous membranes.
• Do not apply to large areas of broken, raw, or severely inflamed skin unless told to do so.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or treating a young child.
• If symptoms do not improve as expected, or if they keep coming back, contact a doctor.
• Wash and dry the affected area carefully as directed, since moisture can worsen fungal infections.

• Other topical antifungal products used on the same area
• Topical steroids used on the rash unless prescribed together
• Other medicated soaps or antiseptic washes on the same skin area
• Skin products that can irritate or dry the skin, such as harsh exfoliants
• Medications that cause skin sensitivity, if they are being applied to the same area

Store Zocon Soap 1% w/w in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and moisture, and keep the pack closed when not in use.