Tioconazole (Topical Route)

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Tioconazole (Topical Route)

Canadian Brand Names

Description

Tioconazole belongs to the family of medicines called antifungals, which are used to treat infections caused by a fungus or yeast. They work by killing the fungus or yeast or preventing its growth.

Tioconazole cream is applied to the skin to treat :

• ringworm of the body (tinea corporis);
• ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis; athlete's foot);
• ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch);
• tinea versicolor (sometimes called ``sun fungus''); and
• yeast infection of the skin (cutaneous candidiasis).

Tioconazole is available in the following dosage forms:

Topical
• Cream (Canada)

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