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OVERDOSE

When 5% oxiconazole cream (5 times the concentration of the marketed product) was applied at a rate of 1 g/kg to approximately 10% of body surface area of a group of 40 male and female rats for 35 days, 3 deaths and severe dermal inflammation were reported. No overdoses in humans have been reported with use of oxiconazole nitrate cream or lotion.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

OXISTAT (oxiconazole) Cream and Lotion are contraindicated in individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of their components.

Last reviewed on RxList: 5/5/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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