Exodermin

Drug name: Exodermin

Other names used:

• naftifin®

Active Ingredients: naftifine hydrochloride

Therapeutic actions: Naftifine is an antifungal medication. Naftifine topical prevents fungus from growing on your skin.

Indications: Naftifine topical is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm infections.

Contraindications and cautions:

• Do not use naftifine topical if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
• It is not known whether naftifine topical will harm an unborn baby. Do not use naftifine topical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether naftifine passes into breast milk. Do not use naftifine topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Warning!

• Use this medication for the full amount of time prescribed by your doctor even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely healed.
• Do not use bandages or dressings that do not allow air to circulate to the affected area (occlusive dressings) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Wear loose-fitting clothing (preferably cotton).
• Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Adverse effects: Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
This medication may cause dry skin, burning, stinging or redness when first applied to the skin. This should disappear in a few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Avoid using other topicals at the same time unless your doctor approves. Other skin medications may affect the absorption or effectiveness of naftifine topical.

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.