Question 1

is penaten an antifungal?

Accepted Answer

No: Penaten is a barrier cream- main ingredient zinc oxide. Other ingredients include witch hazel, vit e, lanolin....And others. It is not antifungal. It looks good though.

Question 2

inflamed & red around anus/bum, antifungal&diaper cream helped, now little red pimply dots, does not hurt or itch. swab negative, heat rash perhaps?

Accepted Answer

Dermatitis: Perianal dermatitis can be caused by moisture and/or friction. Try avoiding very tight clothing,keep the area clean and dry and apply a cortisone type ointment. Also avoid over exuberant wiping after a bowel movement and finish cleansing with warm water applications and then pat the area dry. If no improvement consult a proctologist or dermatologist.

Question 3

is cortizone10 an antifungal ceam ?

Accepted Answer

No.: No, it is a steroid cream.  Clotrimazole (Lotrimin) is an OTC antifungal cream

Question 4

what is the best otc antifungal cream?

Accepted Answer

OTC : Lotrimin and Lotrisone are now available otc .Used to be prescription. There is also tinactin (tolnaftate) available.

Question 5

are antifungal cream effective antibacterial?

Accepted Answer

No: It treats only fungi.

Question 6

can cortizone10 be used as an antifungal cream?

Accepted Answer

CORTIZONE (hydrocortisone) CREAM: Cortizone (hydrocortisone) is a steroid cream. It is not and cannot be used as an anti fungal cream. You can only treat a low grade surface fungal infection with a fungal cream.

Question 7

is it safe to use 2 antifungal medications at once?

Accepted Answer

YES AND NO: I personally use an oral and a topical together, if indicated. Two topicals together-why? Two orals together-yes, can be dangerous and really never indicated, for feet at least.

Question 8

are antifungal medications safe for my unborn child?

Accepted Answer

No clear info: The majority of oral antifungal agents are classified as having undetermined risk for pregnancy. There are either no studies on human fetal effect or some animal studies suggesting problems. Topical medications are less likely to be absorbed at a level wherer fetal effect could be seen. To minimize risk if truely needed, use oral after the first trimester.

Question 9

can you tell me how could i buy a antifungal cream ?

Accepted Answer

1) go to pharmacy: 2) ask, if you don't see the product
3) take out form of payment..Hand to cashier.

Question 10

can antifungal medication help allergic aspergillosis?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Allergic broncho - pulmonary aspergillosis is a very serious lung disease that needs prompt and thorough investigation and treatment. Traditionally, inhaled steroids and oral steroids where the mainstay of treatment. In recent years, use of oral anti fungals have been tried and the data suggests that this may be an new avenue of treatment. Discuss this with your allergist or pulmonologist.

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