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Oxiconazole (Topical Route)
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Description
Oxiconazole is used to treat infections caused by a fungus. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth.
Oxiconazole is applied to the skin to treat:
- ringworm of the body (tinea corporis);
- ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis; athlete's foot); and
- ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch).
- ringworm of the trunk (tinea [pityriasis] versicolor)
Oxiconazole is available only with your doctor's prescription.
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