Last updated on May 26, 2021
The active ingredient of Exoderil topical cream is the anti-fungal agent naftifine that acts to eliminate fungi or inhibit their growth and reproduction, depending on the type of the pathogen (fungus).
Exoderil easily penetrates the skin and the therapeutic concentrations of the agent will persist in different layers of skin for an extended period of time.
Uses and active ingredients
Exoderil cream is used for the topical treatment of a fungal foot infection (tinea pedis).
The active ingredient is naftifine hydrochloride. 1 g of cream contains 10 mg of naftifine hydrochloride.
The other ingredients are sodium chloride, benzyl alcohol, sorbitan stearate, cetyl palmitate, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, polysorbate (60), isopropyl myristate and purified water.
Directions For Use / Dosage
Exoderil cream is intended for topical cutaneous use only.
Exoderil is applied 1 time per day.
Carefully clean and dry the treated area and surrounding areas of skin before the application of the medicine.
Apply a thin layer of Exoderil cream on and around the affected area.
After using Exoderil cream, wash your hands, as otherwise, you may transmit the infection to other areas of your body or to other people.
In order to prevent the recurrence of the disease, treatment should be continued for two weeks after clinical healing.
Symptoms of the disease can start receding after several days. Complete healing of the affected area can take up to 4 weeks.
Keep the affected area clean in order to facilitate healing by occasionally washing the affected area and drying carefully, without rubbing the skin. Even though the treated area can become itchy, try to avoid scratching, as this can cause new damage to the skin or propagate the infection.
Storage.Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not store at a temperature higher than 30 °C.
After the initial opening, the cream can be stored for up to 4 weeks at 25 °C. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month..
Side-effects, precautions and interactions
Do not use Exoderil if you are allergic to the active substance or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Only use Exoderil externally. When using Exoderil cream, make sure that the medicine does not get into the eye.
Exoderil cream is for topical (cutaneous) use only. Exoderil cream contains cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol that can cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis). Exoderil cream contains 10 mg/g benzyl alcohol. Benzyl alcohol can cause allergic reactions and slight local irritation.
Full information leaflet can be downloaded HERE > Exoderil Cream Information Leaflet
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