Sulconazole (Topical)

Brand Names : Exelderm

Category

• Antifungal, topical

Description

Sulconazole (sul-KON-a-zole) is used to treat infections caused by a fungus. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth.

Sulconazole is applied to the skin to treat the following:

• ringworm of the body (tinea corporis);
• ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis; athlete's foot);
• ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch);
• ``sun fungus'" (tinea versicolor; pityriasis versicolor).

Sulconazole may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Topical sulconazole is available only with your doctor's prescription in the following dosage forms:

Topical
• Cream (U.S.)
• Solution (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Exelderm

† Not commercially available in Canada.