Exelderm
Tinea Pedis, Tinea Versicolor, Tinea Cruris + 1 more
Treatment
0 Active Studies for Exelderm
Treatment for
Tinea Pedis
What is Exelderm
Sulconazole
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Sulconazole, also known as Exelderm, is an antifungal medication used to treat skin infections caused by fungus. It is available as a topical cream or solution and contains the active ingredient sulconazole nitrate, which inhibits the growth of common fungi that can cause skin infections. This medication is commonly used to treat tinea cruris and tinea corporis infections.
Exelderm
is the brand name
Exelderm Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Exelderm
Sulconazole
1989
9
Effectiveness
How Exelderm Affects Patients
Imidazole derivatives work by mimicking the structure of purines, which are important for metabolism.
When to interrupt dosage
The endorsed dosage of Exelderm is contingent upon the determined condition, including Tinea Corporis, Tinea cruris and Tinea Pedis. The amount likewise changes as per the method of delivery (e.g. Solution - Topical or Topical) listed in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Tinea
, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Topical, Solution, Solution - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical
Tinea Versicolor
, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Topical, Solution, Solution - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical
Tinea Cruris
, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Topical, Solution, Solution - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical
Tinea Pedis
, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mg/mg
, Topical, Solution, Solution - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical
Warnings
There are 2 known major drug interactions with Exelderm.
Common Exelderm Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Haloperidol
Moderate
The serum concentration of Haloperidol can be increased when it is combined with Sulconazole.
Oliceridine
Moderate
The serum concentration of Oliceridine can be increased when it is combined with Sulconazole.
Exelderm Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Tests on rats have shown that taking too much sulconazole can be toxic to the developing embryo. There are no studies on its effects in pregnant women, so it should only be used if the benefits outweigh the potential risks.
Exelderm Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Exelderm?
There are currently no active clinical trials evaluating the potential of Exelderm to combat Tinea Corporis, Pityriasis versicolor and Tinea Pedis.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Tinea Pedis
0 Actively Recruiting
Tinea Versicolor
0 Actively Recruiting
Tinea Cruris
0 Actively Recruiting
Tinea
0 Actively Recruiting
Exelderm Reviews: What are patients saying about Exelderm?
5
Patient Review
8/4/2010
Exelderm for Fungal Infection of the Skin with Yellow Patches
4.3
Patient Review
8/3/2013
Exelderm for Ringworm of the Body
Patient Q&A Section about exelderm
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is Exelderm used for?
"Sulconazole is a medication used to treat various skin conditions such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and pityriasis versicolor."
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How do you use Exelderm solution?
"This medication should be applied to the skin only. The area to be treated should be cleaned and dried thoroughly before the medication is applied. The medication should be applied to the affected skin once or twice a day, or as directed by a doctor. The dosage and length of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated."
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How long does it take for Exelderm to work?
"The symptoms of tinea cruris, tinea corporis, and tinea versicolor usually go away within a few days of starting to use EXELDERM (sulconazole nitrate) SOLUTION, 1.0%. The infection usually clears up within one week. To reduce the chances of the infection coming back, you should use the medicine for 3 weeks."
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Is Exelderm a steroid?
"Exelderm is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medication that does not affect the immune system or treat inflammation in the way that steroids do."
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