Mycocid Lotion

Mycocid Lotion is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, nappy rash, sweat rash, and vaginal thrush. It kills the fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.

Mycocid Lotion is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as that may cause increased side effects. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. The effects of this medicine can be increased by keeping the affected area clean and dry and washing hands before and after treating the infection. If you have an athlete's foot, wash your socks or tights thoroughly and change your shoes daily if possible.

Some of the common side effects include skin irritation, redness, or itching at the site of application. If the side effects bother you or do not go away, let your doctor know. Some people have a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, throat, or face, swallowing or breathing problems, dizziness and nausea. Get emergency help if this happens.

It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way it works but talk to your doctor before using it if you have used a similar medicine before and had an allergic reaction. This medicine should only be used if it is clearly needed during pregnancy.

• Treatment of Fungal skin infections

Treatment of Fungal skin infections
Mycocid Lotion is an antifungal medicine. It kills and prevents the growth of fungus. This relieves the symptoms caused by the infection. It may be used to treat infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal nappy rash, and fungal sweat rash. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed even if your symptoms have gone. This will prevent the infection from coming back. Using this medicine as prescribed will relieve pain and itching and may help you feel more comfortable with your skin.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cantil

• Blisters
• Skin peeling
• Swelling
• Application site irritation

This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.

Mycocid Lotion is an antifungal medication which treats skin infections. It works by killing the fungi on the skin by destroying their cell membrane.

• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

• Few tips to prevent infection:

  • Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes.
  • Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use.
  • Keep your vagina clean and dry.
  • Use a separate clean towel for the infected area.
  • Take a shower with antifungal soap after gyming or severe sweating.
  • Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others.

• Apply a sufficient amount to cover the affected area and 1 inch of the immediate surrounding skin.

• Avoid getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

• Inform your doctor if the infection does not clear up even after four weeks of treatment.

• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• If used topically on the nipple area, wash breasts before feeding your child.

• Do not apply Mycocid Lotion on cuts or burns. Keep away from children.

• Few tips to prevent infection:

  1. Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes.
  2. Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use.
  3. Keep your vagina clean and dry.
  4. Use a separate clean towel for the infected area.
  5. Take a shower with antifungal soap after gyming or severe sweating.
  6. Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others.

• Apply a sufficient amount to cover the affected area and 1 inch of the immediate surrounding skin.

• Avoid getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

• Inform your doctor if the infection does not clear up even after four weeks of treatment.

• If used topically on the nipple area, wash breasts before feeding your child.

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