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Introduction of Fungiguard-F Cream

Fungiguard-F Cream is a combination medicine. It is used to treat various types of skin infections usually the fungal type of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching. It also acts against the infection-causing microorganisms.

Fungiguard-F Cream is a combination of two medicines: Fungiguard-F Cream1 and Fungiguard-F Cream2 which treat skin infections.

Uses of Fungiguard-F Cream

Benefits of Fungiguard-F Cream

In Treatment of Fungal skin infections

Fungiguard-F Cream is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat skin infections caused by fungi. These include athlete’s foot, ringworm, vaginal thrush, and sweat rash. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks. Even after your skin is completely cured, you may have to apply the cream occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

Side effects of Fungiguard-F Cream

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 Fungiguard-F

  • Skin peeling
  • Blisters on skin
  • Dry skin
  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Fungiguard-F Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fungiguard-F Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fungiguard-F Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Fungiguard-F Cream?

If you miss a dose of Fungiguard-F Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips

Fungiguard-F Cream

  • Fungiguard-F Cream helps treat skin infections caused by many different types of fungi.
  • Few healthy tips for Athlete's Foot:
    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. Use a separate clean towel for the feet and wear clean cotton socks. 
    4. Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others.
  • Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • 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 has not cleared up after 4 weeks of treatment.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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I got serious itching problem around frontal of my Penis and its foreskin from past 20 days. Sometimes there exists cream greenish patches on front of my penis. I took onecan tablet and fungiguard F cream. But no use and it pains alott whenever I press front of my penis. Please suggest medicine.
Dr. Pranay Gandhi
Sexology
consult a dermatologist. send pic
Hello, its really shying matter of mine to share with anyone. As its a private app so I am daring to consult. Actually I have seen some fungus infections to my penis. On the top of my penis, there are some rashes. What should I do, please suggest me doctor.
Dr. Pranay Gandhi
Sexology
use zole f cream on it
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FAQs

Fungiguard-F Cream

Q. What is Fungiguard-F Cream used for?

Fungiguard-F Cream is used to treat skin infections which may appear on the feet (Athlete’s foot), in the groin area (jock itch), or between skin folds (sweat rash infected with a yeast infection “thrush”). It is also used for candida infections of the skin and nails. It rapidly relieves the itching caused due to these fungal infections.

Q. Is Fungiguard-F Cream a steroid cream?

No, Fungiguard-F Cream is not a steroid cream. It is an antifungal medicine that belongs to the imidazole class of medicines. It works by killing the fungi or by preventing the growth of fungi that cause infection.

Q. What are the side effects of Fungiguard-F Cream?

The common side effects are application site burning, redness, and itching. The application site may also develop some uncommon side effects such as discomfort, dryness, bleeding, severe allergic reactions, urticaria or hives, rash, skin exfoliation, sticky skin, prickling sensation, or inflammation.

Q. Can I use a steroid cream along with Fungiguard-F Cream?

It is recommended that you use a mild steroid ointment like hydrocortisone cream/ointment in the morning and use Fungiguard-F Cream in the evening. You can then stop using the steroid cream gradually over 2-3 weeks. But, if you have used a potent corticosteroid for seborrheic dermatitis, maintain at least a gap of 2 weeks before you apply Fungiguard-F Cream to prevent skin sensitization.

Q. How should Fungiguard-F Cream be applied?

Wash the affected area thoroughly with water and then dry it. Wash your hands carefully (until and unless your hands are also affected) after applying Fungiguard-F Cream. This will prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the body or other people.

Q. For how long do I need to use Fungiguard-F Cream?

You should use Fungiguard-F Cream for as long as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is to be used for 2-4 weeks for jock itch and sweat rash and 2-6 weeks for Athlete’s foot. Do not stop using it even if your symptoms have disappeared because the infection may reappear if not properly treated.

Q. What should I do if I forget to use Fungiguard-F Cream?

If you forget to use Fungiguard-F Cream, do not worry and continue using Fungiguard-F Cream as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.

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