Fluderm Gel
Fluconazole 0.5% Topical
0.5% W/W
QMED Pharma
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| Retail Price | 75.00 NPR |
Indications
Fluderm Gel is used for:
Treat skin conditions such as dermatophytosis or psoriasis
Adult Dose
Topical
Adult
As Gel: apply the gel two to three times daily for 1-2 weeks.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Apply a thin layer of gel to the site and gently massage it into the skin. Do not cover the area and allow any excess to air dry. Wash your hands before and after each application to keep the medication from coming into contact with any areas not being treated.
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity
Precautions
Pregnancy and lactation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Fluconazole 0.5% Topical :
Mild skin rash or irritation
Dryness or cracking of the surrounding area
Itchiness
Burning at the application site
Mechanism of Action
Fluconazole decreases ergosterol synthesis by interfering w/ cytochrome P450 activity, thus inhibiting cell membrane formation of susceptible fungi including B. dermatitidis, Candida spp., C. immitis, C. neoformans, Epidermophyton spp., H. capsulatum, Micosporum spp., Trichophyton spp.
Note
Fluderm 0.5% W/W Gel manufactured by QMED Pharma. Its generic name is Fluconazole 0.5% Topical. Fluderm is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Fluderm Gel is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.