Eberconazole Nitrate 1% Cream: Eberconazole is utilized in the management of fungal or yeast infections of the skin, including athlete’s foot (involves toes), jock itch (involves the groin area), candidiasis (involves the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina), and ringworm (involves skin or the scalp). Fungal infections of the skin, such as athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm, are closely related to one another, while candidiasis is a yeast infection caused by Candida albicans. These are mostly observed in individuals who have poor immune systems. They are transmitted by skin-to-skin contact.
Eberconazole has Eberconazole is a strong antifungal drug employed for the treatment of dermatophytosis (a red, prickly, scaly, ring-shaped rash), candidiasis (affects the mouth, throat, intestine, and vagina), and pityriasis (scaly rash spreading outward like the branches of a pine tree). The fungal cell membranes are necessary for their survival since they inhibit the invasion of foreign substances into the cells and prevent cell content leakage. Holes are formed in the fungal cell membranes by Eberconazole, which leads to the killing of fungi. Therefore, it eliminates fungal infections and relieves cracking, burning, scaling, and itching of the skin due to infection.
Medical Benefits:
- Eberconazole has Eberconazole is an antifungal broad-spectrum that is mainly employed to treat fungal infection of the skin, including dermatophytosis (a itchy, scaly, red, circular rash), candidiasis, and pityriasis.
- Eberconazole penetrates fungal cell membranes and forms holes, which kill fungi.
- It eliminates fungal infection and relieves infection-induced skin cracking, burning, scaling, and itching.
- Eberconazole also targets gram-positive bacteria and combats cutaneous mycoses and secondary infections.
Uses:
- Eberconazole is utilized in the management of fungal skin infections like athlete’s foot, jock itch, candidiasis, and ringworm by combating the causative fungi.
- Eberconazole is also used in the management of yeast infections.
- Eberconazole prevents fungal skin infections from recurring.
- Eberconazole eliminates symptoms like cracking, burning, scaling, itching, and redness caused due to skin infections.
Directions for Use:
- Use according to the advice of your physician regarding dosage and timing to get the best results.
- Clean and dry the site.
- Put a thin layer of medicine on the affected area.
- Wash your hands before and after using.
- Avoid applying to broken skin or open wounds.
Storage:
Store this cream in a dry and cool location. Do not store this cream in the path of direct sunlight, and keep it out of the reach of kids and animals.
Dosage:
Use this cream in a suitable quantity as recommended by your health care provider. Excessive use of this cream may result in burning and redness. Do not use this cream on an open wound.
Side Effects:
- Redness of the skin
- Mild redness
- Burning where applied
- Itching
Precautions:
- Eberconazole treats skin infections caused by various kinds of fungi.
- Complete the full prescribed treatment even if you feel better.
- It may take a few weeks for the infection to be gone and a few months before your skin returns to its normal color.
- Use enough to cover the infected area and 1 inch of the surrounding skin.
- Don’t get it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse at once with lots of water if exposure is accidental.
- Tell your doctor if the infection does not clear up within four weeks on treatment.
- Eberconazole has been prescribed by your doctor to treat and clear up your infection and alleviate symptoms.
- Do not miss any doses and complete the full treatment even if you recover.