undecylenic acid & derivatives (OTC)

Brand and Other Names:Cruex, Caldesene, more...Blis-To-Sol powder, Desenex soap, Fungoid AF, Fungicure Maximum Strength Liquid, Fungi-Nail, Gordochom, Hongo Cura

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

powder

  • 10%
  • 12%
  • 19%

topical solution/spray

  • 25%

cream

  • 20%

ointment

  • 25%

soap

  • 97.5g bar

Fungal Infection of the Skin

Indicated for superficial dermal fungal infections, typically used for tinea corporis and tinea pedis

Apply thin layer to clean dry skin BID or as directed; continue use for up to 4 wk

Dosage Forms & Strengths

powder

  • 10%
  • 12%
  • 19%

topical solution

  • 25%

cream

  • 20%

soap

  • 97.5g bar

Fungal Infection of the Skin

Indicated for superficial dermal fungal infections, typically used for tinea corporis and tinea pedis

<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established

2 years or older: As adults; Apply thin layer to clean dry skin BID or as directed; continue use for up to 4 wk

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Adverse Effects

Frequency Not Defined

Skin sensitivity

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Warnings

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Cautions

Discontinue is skin irritation occurs

For external use only

Avoid contact with eyes

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Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category: C

Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk, caution advised

Pregnancy Categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

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Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

Antifungal agent

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