Exoderil cream 10 mg/g, 15 g, Sandoz

Indications:
Exoderil is indicated in: fungal infections of the skin or skin folds (Tinea corporis, Tinea inguinalis); interdigital mycoses (Tinea manum, Tinea pedum); fungal infections of the nails; candida skin infections; pityriasis versicolor; inflammatory dermatomycoses (with or without pruritus).

Exoderil is an antifungal agent intended for external applications. The active substance of the product is naftifine. Naftifine is active against fungi with cutaneous localization dermatophytes, e.g. trichophyton, microsporon and epidermophyton species), yeasts (Candida species, Pityriasis versicolor), molds (Aspergillus species) and other fungi (e.g. Sporothrix schenkii). In the case of dermatophytes and Aspergillus species, naftifine is fungicidal. in vitro. In the case of yeasts, naftifine is either fungicidal or fungistatic depending on the type of strain involved. In addition to its antifungal action, naftifine also has antibacterial activity acting on a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms that frequently occur in association with mycotic disease. From a clinical point of view, it has been proven that naftifine also has intrinsic anti-inflammatory action, which leads to a rapid reduction of inflammatory symptoms, especially pruritus. Because it penetrates the skin quickly and is present in persistent antifungal concentrations in the different layers of the skin, Exoderil can be administered once a day in local applications.

Composition:
1 g of cream contains: naftifine hydrochloride 10 mg and benzyl alcohol as a preservative 10 mg.

Method of administration:
To be administered in local applications only to the skin or nails. Exoderil is applied locally once a day to the affected area as well as the surrounding areas after they have been previously cleaned and dried. To prevent recurrences, it is recommended to administer Exoderil for at least 2 more weeks after clinical healing.

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to naftifine or benzyl alcohol (preservative).

Precautions:
Exoderil should not come into contact with the eyes.

Pregnancy, lactation and fertility:
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
If used properly, Exoderil has no effect on the fetus or newborn.
Teratological studies have not revealed any embryotoxic effect of naftifine.

Driving and using machines:
They are not relevant.

Presentation:
15g

Warning:
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you. Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.