Undelenic Tincture: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Undelenic Tincture is also known as undecylenic acid. This medication is used to treat skin diseases caused by fungal infections. The drug is used by the skin route. Apply the medicine to the infected skin area to treat the disease.

1. What is Undelenic Tincture?

Undelenic Tincture is a medicine used to treat skin diseases caused by fungal infections. Undelenic Tincture is used topically where there is a fungal infection.
Undecylenic acid is a fatty acid that inhibits fungal growth. This medication is usually used to treat fungal infections of the feet and hands, and should not be used to treat fungal infections of the scalp or nails.

2. How to use Undelenic Tincture

Undelenic Tincture is used to apply to skin damaged by fungal infections.
First, you need to clean the area of ​​​​the skin that needs to be applied medicine and dry. Then apply this medicine to the damaged skin. When skin fungus needs to be applied regularly and used twice a day. You can apply the medication as directed by your doctor or recommended by the manufacturer. Depending on the type of infection, the doctor will prescribe the most appropriate dose and duration of treatment.
When applying the medicine, it is necessary to pay attention to apply enough medicine to the wound area and some surrounding skin. After applying the medicine, do not wrap, cover or bandage the wound.
When applying Undelenic Tincture, be careful not to get the medicine into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina. If this happens by accident, rinse the parts several times with clean water. After taking the medicine, if any irritation occurs, contact your doctor immediately.
Take the medicine regularly to get the most benefit and it should be taken at the same times each day. Continue to take the medicine at the same time as prescribed by the doctor even though the symptoms of the disease are gone. If the drug is stopped too soon, the fungus may not be completely destroyed and will grow again.
Contact your doctor immediately if your condition does not improve or worsens after 2-4 weeks of taking Undelenic Tincture.

3. Does Undelenic Tincture have any side effects?

In some cases, skin irritation or burning may occur after taking the drug. If any of the above symptoms persist or get worse, contact your doctor or pharmacist right away.
Drug users rarely have severe allergic symptoms. However, tell your doctor right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:
Rash Feeling itchy or swollen (especially of the face/tongue/throat) feel severe dizziness or trouble breathing. If you see any of the other symptoms above, you should immediately notify a medical staff for answers and treatment.
Some precautions to prevent drug side effects are as follows:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to the medicine or any of its ingredients. If you have any allergies to other products, please report them immediately. Undelenic Tincture may cause allergic reactions or other problems because it contains inactive ingredients. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or have any other health problems before using this medicine. It is not clear whether the drug passes into milk. Therefore, if you are breastfeeding, you should also consult your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible drug interactions

Use Undelenic Tincture as directed and prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. Do not take or stop taking or change the dosage of any medicine without your doctor's instructions.
Co-administration of Undelenic Tincture with other products may alter the properties of the drug. Therefore, it is necessary to follow the instructions of the doctor.
Tell your doctor what medications you are taking or have recently stopped taking. From there your doctor can choose the most suitable medication for you.

5. Some notes when using Undelenic Tincture

Absolutely do not take medicine by mouth because Undelenic Tincture can be hazardous to health if swallowed. Do not share this medicine with others. Wear comfortable sandals or shoes and change socks daily if you are treating tinea versicolor. If you forget to take your medicine a few times, use it as soon as you remember. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose. Continue taking the medicine at the usual dose prescribed by your doctor. When storing Undelenic Tincture, refer to the storage information printed on the packaging. Store the medicine in a cool, dry place, away from light and moisture. Keep the medicine in a high place out of the reach of children and pets. When medication needs to be disposed of, do not pour it down the toilet unless instructed to do so. Dispose of the medication according to the instructions on the package if the product has expired or is no longer needed.

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Reference source: webmd.com