Fungal skin infections

In Fungal skin infections Abifine-B Cream is an antifungal medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the fungus causing the infection. This will relieve symptoms of itching soreness and irritation and clear up the rash on your skin. This medicine is effective in treating a wide range of fungal infections all over the body including the athlete’s foot. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed even if your symptoms have gone. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from coming back.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying unless hands are the affected area.

Abifine-B Cream is used to treat a wide range of fungal infections of the skin and nails including ringworm. It works by killing the fungi that cause the infection.Abifine-B Cream is for external use only. It should be used in the dose and duration suggested by the doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before the application of this medicine. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after application. Do not stop using it until you have finished the complete course even when you feel better. If you stop using this medicine too early the fungi may continue to grow and the infection may return or worsen.The most common side effects of this medicine include application site reactions like burning irritation itching and redness and skin peeling. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Avoid direct contact with the eyes nose or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs rinse immediately with plenty of water. You must inform your doctor if there’s no improvement even after four weeks of treatment.It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works but inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking. Also let your doctor know if you have used a similar medicine before and had an allergic reaction. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying unless hands are the affected area.

- Alcohol : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Abifine-B Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Abifine-B Cream is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Kidney : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Liver : None <p> No interaction found/established

If you miss a dose of Abifine-B Cream apply it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Allylamine|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES

Fungal skin infections

Application site reactions (burning irritation itching and redness) | Skin peeling | Abdominal pain | Headache | Rash | Nausea | Diarrhea | Indigestion | Itching

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Q. What is Abifine-B Cream?::: Abifine-B Cream is a medication used to treat superficial fungal infections such as athlete’s foot ringworm and jock itch. It also helps to treat fungal skin infections like pityriasis (tinea versicolor) which causes white or dark pigmentation on the face neck chest arms or legs. It acts by killing the causative fungus thereby treating the infection.| Q. How long does it take for Abifine-B Cream to work on the skin?::: Abifine-B Cream is an antifungal medicine that acts on the skin and cures fungal skin infections. The usual dosage of Abifine-B Cream is once or twice daily. The duration of the treatment varies from 1 to 2 weeks depending upon the type of fungal skin infection. The doctor may even extend the duration of the therapy depending upon the person’s response to the medication. You will see noticeable results within a few days but you still need to continue the medication for the prescribed duration to cure the fungal infection completely. Do not stop using it without completing the course.| Q. How do we apply Abifine-B Cream on the skin?::: Clean and dry the affected skin properly. Then apply a thin layer of Abifine-B Cream on and around the affected skin gently. Do not cover the area after applying the cream unless specified by the doctor. However if the infection is present under the breasts between the fingers buttocks or in the groin then the cream should be applied properly and the skin may be covered with a sterile dressing. Avoid getting the medicine into the eyes nose or mouth. Inform your doctor in case of any signs of increased irritation redness itching burning blistering swelling or oozing.| Q. How long can I use Abifine-B Cream?::: Abifine-B Cream usually takes a few days to relieve the symptoms. But since fungal infections affect multiple layers of the skin you may need to continue the medication for the prescribed duration to get cured completely. For various fungal infections the duration of treatment varies from 1 to 2 weeks and can be extended up to 4 weeks. Irregular use or stopping the treatment before the prescribed time increases the risk of relapse of the infection. In case you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms within the prescribed duration kindly consult your doctor immediately.| Q. Is Abifine-B Cream safe in children?::: Abifine-B Cream has been approved for use only in people above 12 years of age. The safety of the medication has not been approved in children. Refrain from using it in children less than 12 years of age unless prescribed by the doctor.| Q. I feel better now. Can I stop using Abifine-B Cream?::: No do not stop taking Abifine-B Cream without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore for better and complete treatment it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.