Rexgard Cream
Rexgard cream is an antifungal medicine. Rexgard cream is prescribed to treat various fungal infections of the skin such as athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm infections.
Rexgard Cream Composition :-
Rexgard cream contains :
Miconazole Nitrate ..................... 2 % w/w
Miconazole is a an antifungal.
Rexgard Cream Uses :-
Rexgard cream is used to treat various fungal infections of the skin such as athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm infections.
It harm and stops the growth of fungi by damaging their cell wall, thereby killing them.
Directions For Use :-
Rexgard cream should be advised by your doctor.
Rexgard cream for external use only.
Cleanse and dry the affected areas fully before application of Rexgard cream.
Do not use Rexgard cream for durations more or less than prescribed by your doctor.
Apply a thin layer of Rexgard Cream to the affected area as instructed by the doctor.
Finish the full course of treatment even if your symptoms starts to clear up after a few days.
How Dose Rexgard Cream Work :-
Rexgard cream is an antifungal cream that consists of Miconazole.
Miconazole :
Miconazole works by stopping the growth of fungi by disrupting the fungal cell wall, mostly killing them. Thus, Rexgard cream treat fungal skin infections.
Rexgard Cream Sideeffects :-
Like all medicines, Rexgard cream can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
Some common side effects like -
• Skin rash,
• Burning, itching, and irritation of the skin,
• Redness of the skin,
• Dry skin.
Most of these side effects are short term and get resolved with time. Although, if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get poor, take a doctor's consultation as soon as possible.
Precautions & Warning :-
• Avoid the use of Rexgard cream if you have allergy to miconazole.
• Rexgard cream can cause lenient side effects like itching, burning sensation, irritation and redness at the site of application. Inform your doctor if these side effects continue or worsen. If you are allergic to it do not use Rexgard cream.
• Rexgard cream is for outer use only.
• Properly clean and dry the affected area before applying Rexgard cream.
• Apply a thin layer of Rexgard cream on the affected parts of your skin.
• Avoid in touch with your eyes and mouth. Wash with water immediately if the medicine comes in touch with these areas.
• Avoid using other medications on the same area while you are using Rexgard cream.
• Rexgard cream can take a few days or weeks for better your condition. Therefore, it is advised not to stop and complete the whole treatment with Rexgard cream as recommended.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver problems before apply Rexgard cream.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before apply Rexgard cream.
• Inform your doctor if the condition has not got better even after six weeks of treatment.
• Rexgard cream is safe to be used in pregnancy. Although, if you are pregnant inform your doctor before using this cream.
• Breast-feeding
Applying Rexgard cream to your nipple can increase the risk of diarrhoea in the newborn. Inform your doctor before using it during breastfeeding.
• External use only
Rexgard cream is suggested for external use only. Avoid in touch with the eyes, mucous membranes, or open wounds. Wash with water in case of accidental touch. If the Rexgard cream is swallowed, take immediate medical help.
• Skin irritation
Rexgard cream can cause critical irritation of the skin in some people. Stop using Rexgard cream and talk to your doctor if you observe any skin reactions such as blisters, hives, severe rash etc.
• Interactions :
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any if Rexgard cream.
• Interaction with Alcohol:
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is suggested to talk to your doctor before consumption.
• Interaction with Medicine :
Dicumarol
Anisindione
Blood thinners medicine etc.
• Rexgard cream is an external preparation. Avoid in touch with the mouth, eyes, nose, and, ears. In case of accidental contact, wash completely with water.
• Do not use Rexgard cream for durations more or less than prescribed by your doctor.
• Apply a thin layer of Rexgard cream to the affected area as instructed by the doctor.
• It can apply many days to see the effects of Rexgard cream.
• Finish the full course of treatment even if your symptoms starts to clear up after a few days.
• Stop scratching or pricking the affected area as it can worsen the infection.
• Make sure that unused medicine is disposed of properly. Keep the medicine away from children and pets. Not to freeze Rexgard cream.
Rexgard Cream Price :-
MRP ₹ : ( 15gm )
Rexgard Cream Marketed By :-
Novartis India Ltd
Rexgard Cream Self-life :-
Please see the expiry date/manufacture date printed on Rexgard cream pack.
Classification :-
Drug Name : Miconazole,
Therapeutic Class : Topical Antifungal,
Therapeutic Indication : Fungal skin infections,