Oxistat (Oxiconazole) Drug Information: Side Effects and Drug Interactions

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May 27, 2012

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Athlete's foot facts

Athlete's foot is a common dermatitis of the webs of the toes and soles of the feet.
When caused by a fungus, athlete's foot may spread to the palm, groin, and body.
Fungal infections of the feet are contagious and can be spread person to person or by walking on contaminated objects and floors.
Athlete's foot may cause foot itching, burning, pain, and scaling.
When athlete's foot is caused by a fungus, it can be treated with antifungal medications, many of which are available over the counter.
Keeping the feet dry by using cotton socks and breathable shoes can help prevent athlete's foot.

What is athlete's foot?

Athlete's foot is a very common skin condition that affects the sole of the foot and the skin between the toes. It is usually a scaly, red, itchy eruption and occasionally may be weepy and oozing. It affects the feet of ath...

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SIDE EFFECTS

During clinical trials, of 955 patients treated with oxiconazole nitrate cream, 1%, 41 (4.3%) reported adverse reactions thought to be related to drug therapy. These reactions included pruritus (1.6%); burning (1.4%); irritation and allergic contact dermatitis (0.4% each); folliculitis (0.3%); erythema (0.2%); and papules, fissure, maceration, rash, stinging, and nodules (0.1% each).

In a controlled, multicenter clinical trial of 269 patients treated with oxiconazole nitrate lotion, 1%, 7 (2.6%) reported adverse reactions thought to be related to drug therapy. These reactions included burning and stinging (0.7% each) and pruritus, scaling, tingling, pain, and dyshidrotic eczema (0.4% each).