Trade names Lomexin, Gynoxin Molar mass 455.4 g/mol | CAS Number 72479-26-6 | |
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AHFS/Drugs.com International Drug Names ATC code D01AC12 (WHO) G01AF12 (WHO) Legal status UK: POM (Prescription only)US: Not FDA approvedIn general: ℞ (Prescription only) | ||
Fenticonazole is an imidazole antifungal drug, used locally as the nitrate in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis. It is active against a range of organisms including dermatophyte pathogens, Malassezia furfur, and Candida albicans.
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Uses and administration
A 200 mg pessary is inserted into the vagina at bedtime for 3 nights or a 600 mg pessary is inserted once only at bedtime. Fenticonazole nitrate is also applied topically as a 2% cream or solution for the treatment of fungal skin infections.
Adverse effects
Burning and itching have been reported after the application of fenticonazole nitrate.
Intravaginal preparations of fenticonazole may damage latex contraceptives and additional contraceptive measures are therefore necessary during local administration.
References
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