Desenex Jock Itch

Desenex Jock Itch is an antifungal medication. This medicine stops fungus from growing on your skin.

Desenex Jock Itch (for the skin) is used to treat skin infections like athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, tinea versicolor (a fungus that changes the color of your skin), and yeast infections of the skin.

Desenex Jock Itch may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform all your healthcare providers about your medical conditions, allergies, and all the medicines you are using.

You should not use Desenex Jock Itch if you are allergic to miconazole.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:

• if you are using a blood thinner such as warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven.

It is not known whether Desenex Jock Itch will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether miconazole topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Desenex Jock Itch may cause serious side effects. Stop using Desenex Jock Itch and call your doctor right away if you have:

• severe blistering, redness, or irritation of the skin where you applied it.

Common side effects of Desenex Jock Itch may include:

• itching, peeling, or dry skin.

Although the chance of serious side effects is low when Desenex Jock Itch is used on the skin, side effects can happen if the medicine gets into your bloodstream, which may include:

• dry mouth, sore tongue, tooth pain, red or swollen gums;
• changed sense of taste;
• nausea, diarrhea; or
• headache.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Do not take by mouth. Desenex Jock Itch is for use only on the skin. Do not use this medicine on open wounds.

Desenex Jock Itch is not for use in the vagina or rectum.

Wash your hands before and after using this medication, unless you are treating a skin condition on your hands.

Clean and dry the affected area. Apply the cream, lotion, spray, or powder once or twice daily as directed for 2 to 4 weeks.

Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor tells you to. A light cotton-gauze dressing may be used to protect clothing.

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antifungal medicine.

Call your doctor if the infection does not clear up in 2 weeks (or 4 weeks for athlete's foot), or if it appears to get worse.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use.

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Avoid wearing tight-fitting, synthetic clothing that does not allow air to circulate. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until the infection is healed.

It is unlikely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect miconazole applied to the skin. However, many medicines can interact with one another. Inform all your health care providers about all the medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.