Micoprax F Cream is a combination medicine. It is used to treat various types of skin infections usually the fungal type of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching. It also acts against the infection-causing microorganisms.

Micoprax F Cream is a combination of two medicines: Micoprax F Cream1 and Micoprax F Cream2 which treat skin infections.

Uses of Micoprax F Cream

Treatment of Fungal skin infections

Benefits of Micoprax F Cream

In Treatment of Fungal skin infections

Micoprax F Cream is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat skin infections caused by fungi. These include athlete’s foot, ringworm, vaginal thrush, and sweat rash. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks. Even after your skin is completely cured, you may have to apply the cream occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

Side effects of Micoprax F Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Micoprax F

Skin peeling
Blisters on skin
Dry skin
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Micoprax F Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Micoprax F Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Micoprax F Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Micoprax F Cream?

If you miss a dose of Micoprax F Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Micoprax F Cream

₹5.4/gm of Cream

Zolive F Cream

Alive Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd

₹3.87/gm of cream

20% cheaper

Mycozole-F Cream

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₹0.74/gm of cream

85% cheaper

Fungiderm F Cream

Dermo Care Laboratories

₹3.33/gm of cream

32% cheaper

Zinsto Cream

Imed Healthcare

₹3.27/gm of cream

33% cheaper

Fungiguard-F Cream

Gary Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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Quick tips

Micoprax F Cream

Micoprax F Cream helps treat skin infections caused by many different types of fungi.
Few healthy tips for Athlete's Foot:
1. Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes.
2. Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use.
3. Use a separate clean towel for the feet and wear clean cotton socks.
4. Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others.
Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after 4 weeks of treatment.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

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Therapeutic Class

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Patient concerns

What is medicine for akin fungal infection.

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Post a properly focussed picture of the current skin problem. There r plenty of fungal infections of skin

Hello, I work in a very sweaty environment, I recently had a ringworm outbreak, I used EBERNET and it worked perfectly fine for me, On the recommendation of a few friends who suggested to use anti-fungal soap for a few days to ensure that the spores are completely eliminated from my body. Are there any effective anti-fungal soaps or shampoos that I can use to treat ringworm infection? Is there a method to determine if my scalp is affected by ringworm's? If I do happen to have this, What should be my next set of actions to treat ringworm's on scalp, before visiting a hospital/clinic? Regards, PATIENT

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

You need to visit skin specialist for proper examinationWether you are having fungal infections or not

FAQs

Micoprax F Cream

What is Micoprax F Cream used for?

Micoprax F Cream is used to treat skin infections which may appear on the feet (Athlete’s foot), in the groin area (jock itch), or between skin folds (sweat rash infected with a yeast infection “thrush”). It is also used for candida infections of the skin and nails. It rapidly relieves the itching caused due to these fungal infections.

Is Micoprax F Cream a steroid cream?

No, Micoprax F Cream is not a steroid cream. It is an antifungal medicine that belongs to the imidazole class of medicines. It works by killing the fungi or by preventing the growth of fungi that cause infection.

What are the side effects of Micoprax F Cream?

The common side effects are application site burning, redness, and itching. The application site may also develop some uncommon side effects such as discomfort, dryness, bleeding, severe allergic reactions, urticaria or hives, rash, skin exfoliation, sticky skin, prickling sensation, or inflammation.

Can I use a steroid cream along with Micoprax F Cream?

It is recommended that you use a mild steroid ointment like hydrocortisone cream/ointment in the morning and use Micoprax F Cream in the evening. You can then stop using the steroid cream gradually over 2-3 weeks. But, if you have used a potent corticosteroid for seborrheic dermatitis, maintain at least a gap of 2 weeks before you apply Micoprax F Cream to prevent skin sensitization.

How should Micoprax F Cream be applied?

Wash the affected area thoroughly with water and then dry it. Wash your hands carefully (until and unless your hands are also affected) after applying Micoprax F Cream. This will prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the body or other people.

For how long do I need to use Micoprax F Cream?

You should use Micoprax F Cream for as long as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is to be used for 2-4 weeks for jock itch and sweat rash and 2-6 weeks for Athlete’s foot. Do not stop using it even if your symptoms have disappeared because the infection may reappear if not properly treated.

What should I do if I forget to use Micoprax F Cream?

If you forget to use Micoprax F Cream, do not worry and continue using Micoprax F Cream as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.

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