Tioconazole (Tioconazole)
Overview of Tioconazole
Tioconazole is antifungal agent, with actions and uses similar to miconazole. Tioconazole is used topically to treat fungal infections of nails, also effective in candidiasis and various dermatophytic infections.
Indication of Tioconazole
Tioconazole is primarily indicated in conditions like Dermatophytic infections, Mycoses, Pityriasis, Superficial candidiasis, Vaginal infections.
Contraindication of Tioconazole
No data regarding the contra indications of Tioconazole is available.
Side Effects of Tioconazole
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Tioconazole are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Erythema, Itching, Burning.
Precautions of Tioconazole
Tioconazol should be used with caution in patients with medical history including use of latex diaphragms or condoms and of any allergy. It should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. The ointment base of this drug can weaken latex. Therefore, do not use latex condoms or diaphragms for 3 days after using this medication.