Exelderm

Sulconazole is a medicine that treats infections caused by fungus.

Exelderm (for the skin) is used to treat skin infections like athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.

Exelderm may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package.

Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

You should not use sulconazole if you are allergic to it.

To make sure sulconazole is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine); or
• if you are allergic to other antifungal medicines such as clotrimazole, miconazole, sertaconazole, terconazole, and others.

It is not known whether Exelderm will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether sulconazole topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Exelderm is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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

Sulconazole may cause serious side effects. Stop using sulconazole and call your doctor right away if you have:

• severe blistering, itching, redness, peeling, dryness, or irritation of the skin treated.

Common side effects of Exelderm may include:

• mild stinging, burning, itching, or redness where the medicine was applied.

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 FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Do not take by mouth. Exelderm is for use only on the skin. If this medicine gets in your eyes, mouth, or vagina, rinse with water.

Wash your hands with soap and water before and after applying this medication. Also wash the skin area to be treated. Use a mild soap or cleanser.

Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor tells you to.

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks of treatment, or your infection gets worse.

Do not use sulconazole to treat any condition that has not been checked by your doctor.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

An overdose of Exelderm is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

Avoid getting Exelderm in your eyes or mouth.

Avoid wearing tight-fitting, synthetic clothing that doesn't allow air circulation. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until the infection is healed.

Avoid using other medications on the areas you treat with sulconazole unless your doctor tells you to.

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will affect topically applied sulconazole. However, many drugs can interact with each other. Inform each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.