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Sulconazole Nitrate Solution

Sulconazole Nitrate Solution is used for:

Treating fungal infections, such as jock itch, ringworm, and tinea versicolor (a fungal infection affecting the skin of the upper arms, chest, back, and sometimes the neck and face).

Sulconazole Nitrate Solution is an antifungal. It works by blocking the growth of fungi.

Do NOT use Sulconazole Nitrate Solution if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Sulconazole Nitrate Solution

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Sulconazole Nitrate Solution:

Some medical conditions may interact with Sulconazole Nitrate Solution. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Sulconazole Nitrate Solution. Because little, if any, of Sulconazole Nitrate Solution is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Sulconazole Nitrate Solution may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Sulconazole Nitrate Solution:

Use Sulconazole Nitrate Solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• To clear up your infection completely, continue using Sulconazole Nitrate Solution for the full course of treatment.
• Sulconazole Nitrate Solution is for external use only.
• Clean the affected area with soap and water and dry thoroughly. Apply enough medicine to cover the affected area. Rub in gently.
• Do not cover unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
• Wash your hands immediately after using Sulconazole Nitrate Solution, unless your hands are part of the treated area.
• If you miss a dose of Sulconazole Nitrate Solution, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Sulconazole Nitrate Solution.

Important safety information:

• Sulconazole Nitrate Solution is for external use only.
• Do not get Sulconazole Nitrate Solution in your eyes.
• Sulconazole Nitrate Solution may be harmful if swallowed. If you may have taken Sulconazole Nitrate Solution by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Overuse of topical products may worsen your condition.
• If your condition does not improve within 4 to 6 weeks or if it gets worse, check with your doctor.
• Use Sulconazole Nitrate Solution with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Use Sulconazole Nitrate Solution with extreme caution in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Sulconazole Nitrate Solution during pregnancy. It is unknown if Sulconazole Nitrate Solution is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Sulconazole Nitrate Solution, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Sulconazole Nitrate Solution:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Burning; itching; redness; stinging.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Sulconazole Nitrate Solution at room temperature. Avoid temperatures above 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Sulconazole Nitrate Solution out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Sulconazole Nitrate Solution, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Sulconazole Nitrate Solution is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Sulconazole Nitrate Solution. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.