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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Oxistat Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

OXISTAT® (oxiconazole nitrate cream)  Structural Formula Illustration

OXISTAT (oxiconazole) Cream and Lotion are indicated for the topical treatment of the following dermal infections: tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, or Epidermophyton floccosum. OXISTAT (oxiconazole) Cream is indicated for the topical treatment of tinea (pityriasis) versicolor due to Malassezia furfur (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and Clinical Studies).

OXISTAT (oxiconazole) Cream may be used in pediatric patients for tinea corp...

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What is Patient information?

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Oxistat Patient Information: Side Effects

Serious side effects of oxiconazole topical use are not expected. Stop using oxiconazole and see your doctor if you experience unusual or severe blistering, itching, redness, peeling, dryness, or irritation of the skin.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about oxiconazole topical (Oxistat)?

Use this medication for the full amount of...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Oxistat Consumer Information: Uses

Oxiconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm. This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Oxiconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus.

HOW TO USE: Use this medication on the skin only. Clean and thoroughly dry the area to be treated. Apply this medication to the affected skin, usually once or twice a day or as dire...

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What is Oxistat Consumer Information?

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Oxistat User Reviews

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