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Since they're the same base ingredient, is switching from the lamisil spray to the cream to treat jock itch just changing the delivery method, or if you need to use the spray for 1 week, you need to restart the countdown switching to cream?

Q: since they're the same base ingredient, is switching from the lamisil spray to the cream to treat jock itch just changing the delivery method, or if you need to use the spray for 1 week, you need to restart the countdown switching to cream?

: You can count from the first day of using the medication regardless of spray or cream.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You can count from the first day of using the medication regardless of spray or cream.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/30/2021

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A member asked:

Since they're the same base ingredient, is switching from the lamisil spray to the cream to treat jock itch just changing the delivery method, or if you need to use the spray for 1 week, you need to restart the countdown switching to cream?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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