Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol
About Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol
Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol belongs to a class of 'antifungal' drugs primarily used to treat fungal skin and nail infections. Fungal infection occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue on the skin. Symptoms of a fungal infection include skin rash, irritation, redness, and scaling of the skin.
Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol contains Amorolfine and Phenoxyethanol. Amorolfine is an antifungal medicine. It works by stopping producing a chemical called 'ergosterol' in fungi that causes fungal infection. Without ergosterol, the fungus cannot survive. As a result, infection-causing fungi die. At the same time, Phenoxyethanol acts as a preservative.
Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol is usually a safe medicine with no or limited side effects. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as dry skin, itching, redness, or burning sensation of the skin. Most of these side effects of this medication do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your physician.
Avoid using Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol if allergic to it. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use this medication with proper consultation and caution. Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol is to be used on children below 12 years of age only when advised by the child doctor.
Uses of Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol
Medicinal Benefits
Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol is an antifungal that is primarily used to treat fungal infections of nails and skin such as ringworm, jock itch and athlete’s foot, seborrheic dermatitis (dry, flaky skin on face, scalp, chest, upper back, or ears) and pityriasis (a type of skin rash that causes scaly, discoloured patches on chest, back, legs and arms). It works by stopping producing a chemical called 'ergosterol' in fungi that causes fungal infection. Without ergosterol, the fungus cannot survive. As a result, infection-causing fungi die. At the same time, Phenoxyethanol acts as a preservative.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol
- Itching
- Dry skin
- Redness
- Burning sensation of the skin
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Fungal infection is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and cause infection. Fungal infections may be contagious (spread from one person to another). Ringworm is a common fungal infection of skin or scalp contagious and causes a rash resembling a worm in a ring shape. Jock itch (also known as tinea cruris) is a fungal infection of the skin that causes an itchy, red rash in warm and moist areas of the body such as the groin, buttocks, and inner thighs. Athlete’s foot (also known as tinea pedis) is a fungal infection that usually starts between the toes, especially in people who have extremely sweaty feet and wear tight-fitting shoes. It occurs most commonly in athletes. It causes itching, burning, or stinging sensation due to a scaly rash. Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition that causes an itchy rash with dry, flaky scales on the skin that contains oil glands such as the scalp, face, back, and upper chest. Fungal infection in nails happens when there is an overgrowth of fungi in, under, or on the nail. Fungal infections usually occur in toenails than fingernails, likely because toes remain under shoes, in a warm, moist environment.
FAQs
Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol consists of Amorolfine that should be used after consulting with a physician if a person has raised blood sugar levels (diabetes mellitus).
You are required to maintain at least a three-hour gap after application of Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol if you are using more than one topical medicine.
No, do not stop using Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol on your own even if the symptoms are relieved until your course advised by the physician is finished.
Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not put bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol unless the physician advised. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. Do not apply Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol on open wounds, lesions and blisters.
Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol, when used for longer periods, can cause thinning and weakening of the skin. Please stop using Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol and immediately consult your physician if you notice these symptoms.
You are recommended to apply makeup or sunscreen to the treated area of skin after a minimum of 20 minutes of using Amorolfine+phenoxyethanol.
