Azolen Tincture: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Tinea capitis is a very common disease in the foreign country, the disease causes a lot of discomfort to the sufferer and is easy to recur if not treated appropriately. The azole antifungal drugs are a group of drugs chosen by many doctors to treat fungal skin infections, typically the active ingredient miconazole contained in the drug product Azolen Tincture. So what is Azolen Tincture and how is it used?

1. What is Azolen Tincture?

Azolen Tincture is a medicine to treat skin infections caused by fungi (such as "athlete's foot", ringworm, inguinal fungus). The main active ingredient of the drug is Miconazole, which works to treat symptoms such as red patches on the skin, itching and peeling of the skin ... in patients with fungal attacks. Azolen Tincture works by preventing the growth of certain fungi.
Miconazole is an azole antifungal, so it is only effective as a treatment for fungal skin infections, it is not effective in skin infections caused by other agents (such as bacteria or viruses). Overuse or misuse of the drug can lead to resistance and loss of effectiveness. Besides, Azolen Tincture is not effective in treating fungal infections of the scalp or nails.
Absolutely do not use Azolen Tincture for children under 2 years old unless directed by a doctor. For patients self-treating at home, it is most important to carefully read the instructions on the package before starting use to make sure Azolen Tincture is appropriate for the condition.
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2. Instructions for using Azolen Tincture

Azolen Tincture is for external use only as directed by your doctor. Before applying the medicine, the patient should clean and dry the affected skin area. If the patient is a child, parents should apply medicine to the baby. Use the applicator provided and apply a thin layer of medication as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily (morning and evening). Patients being treated for tinea versicolor should apply the medicine between the toes and the surrounding skin. Be careful not to bandage or cover the area where the medicine is applied without your doctor's permission. Wash hands thoroughly after each application.

Patients should be careful not to let Azolen Tincture get into the eyes, nose, mouth, vagina or skin areas that are not infected with the fungus. If you accidentally get the medicine on those areas, the user should wipe the medicine off, rinse thoroughly with water, and tell the doctor if the area is irritated. Patients need to apply Azolen Tincture exactly as indicated to achieve the best effect. To help remember to avoid forgetting medication, the person should take the medicine at the same times each day.
Absolutely do not apply too much medicine at one time, apply many times a day or use it for longer than prescribed by the doctor. Tinea capitis will not improve any faster, but the risk of unwanted effects may be greater.
Time to use Azolen Tincture with tinea capitis is about 4 weeks, inguinal fungus is about 2 weeks. Therefore, patients must continue to apply the medication for the full time as directed, even if symptoms improve after a few days. Stopping the medication too soon can allow the fungus to continue to grow, leading to a return of tinea versicolor.
Stop using Azolen Tincture and seek immediate medical attention if the condition persists after the above treatment period or the symptoms get worse or when the patient thinks he or she may have serious medical problems.

3. Side effects of Azolen Tincture

Skin irritation and burns may occur when using Azolen Tincture. If these signs persist or worsen, the user should stop taking the drug and notify the doctor immediately.
The rate of serious allergy when using Azolen Tincture is very low. However, if you notice signs of an allergic reaction, contact your doctor immediately: rash, swelling or itching, dizziness, trouble breathing.

4. Notes when using Azolen Tincture

Before using the drug to treat skin infections caused by fungus Azolen Tincture, the patient needs to inform the doctor if he has ever been allergic to miconazole and its ingredients, other azole antifungal drugs (such as clotrimazole, fluconazole, ketoconazole) or any other allergic condition. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as alcohol, acetic acid) and may cause allergic reactions or other problems.
Some medical history needs attention before applying the drug such as:
Diabetes; Vascular diseases; Liver disease, kidney disease.

Pregnant women should only use Azolen Tincture when clearly needed and need to discuss the risks and benefits with their doctor carefully. Women who are breast-feeding should consult their doctor as the ability of Azolen Tincture to pass into breast milk is unknown.

5. Drug interactions of Azolen Tincture

The effects of Azolen Tincture may change if the patient is taking certain other medicines at the same time. This leads to an increased risk of serious side effects or can make the medicine less effective in treating ringworm. Those drug interactions can occur at different rates. Your doctor will have a method to prevent or manage adverse interactions by changing the way medications are used or monitoring the patient closely.
To assist the doctor, the patient should inform the doctor of all the products they are using (including prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs and herbal products) before initiating drug treatment. Azolen Tincture . Also, during treatment with this medicine, you should not start, stop or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's approval.
If you are being treated for tinea capitis, dry the skin between your toes after bathing, wear breathable shoes, and change shoes and socks at least once a day. If you are being treated for inguinal fungus, keep the groin area clean and dry, prevent chafing, and wear clean cotton underwear.

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Reference source: webmd.com