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Hoecandazole is a drug used for the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases. To understand more about the composition, usage, and uses of Hoecandazole, you can refer to the article below.
1. What is Hoecandazole?
HoeCandazole is a drug whose main ingredient is Clotrimazole, manufactured by HOE Pharm Sdn Bhd - Malaysia.
Pharmaceutical name: HoeCandazole drug. Ingredients: Clotrimazole. Group of drugs: Belongs to the group of drugs for the treatment of dermatological diseases. Dosage form: Cream form. Packing: 15g tube.
2. Hoecandazole uses
Clotrimazole is known to be a broad spectrum antimicrobial or antifungal agent. Clotrimazole belongs to the imidazole group of azole antifungals, has broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, and also destroys isolates of Myscrosporun canis, Candia species, Trichophyton rubrum, T. mentagrophytes,...
Besides the ability to As an antifungal, Clotrimazole has become a widely used drug in the treatment of several other diseases such as malaria, sickle cell disease or cancers.
Thanks to the above uses, Clotrimazole is indicated in the following cases:
Local treatment of manifestations, symptoms and destruction of fungi in fungal infections of the scalp, nail fungus, stem fungus, inguinal fungus, fungus foot . Treatment of tinea versicolor caused by the fungus Pityprosporum Ovale, which can leave depigmented patches of skin. Used in the treatment of patients infected with Candida fungi, causing manifestations such as interstitial diaper rash, anal inflammation, nail inflammation, nail margin.
3. Dosage and how to use Hoecandazole
3.1. Dosage Usual Dosage: Use twice a day in the morning and evening.
Treatment time: Use directly until the clinical symptoms of the disease disappear, then continue to use for about 2 weeks to stop the drug.
3.2. How to use The drug is prepared in the form of a cream, contained in a convenient tube, so the patient can use it externally. Before using the medicine, the patient needs to clean and dry the infected skin with a clean cotton towel. Then squeeze a sufficient layer of cream, apply a thin layer and apply it to the affected area.
When suffering from tinea versicolor, patients should not eat too much chicken, beef, eggs, milk, dishes from silkworm pupae, pickles or nutritious seafood. Instead, add green vegetables, whole grains and foods rich in protein. Combined with the right eating process, science will help the treatment be quick and achieve the highest results.
3.3. Treatment in case of missed dose, overdose Hoecandazole Overdose
According to reports, an overdose situation rarely occurs when applied to the skin, because only about 0.5% of the drug can penetrate into the systemic route. If anaphylaxis occurs, the patient should be taken to the nearest medical center as soon as possible.
Missed dose
Patients should get into the habit of applying the medicine at a fixed time of the day. If you miss a dose, you can skip the missed dose and continue with the next dose as usual. Do not make up for the missed dose by doubling the next dose.
4. Notes when using Hoecandazole
4.1. Contraindications Contraindicated to use the drug in cases where the patient has signs of allergy, gallstones or hypersensitivity to Clotrimazole or any of the active ingredients, excipients of the drug. In addition, do not use the drug for children under 2 years old without the consent and prescription of a doctor.
4.2. Side effects During the use of Clotrimazole, patients may experience side effects such as: A stinging sensation in the skin, skin rashes, skin peeling, acne, urticaria. On the other hand, it also causes general skin irritation, especially in cases where the skin has open lesions.
However, these symptoms are usually mild, unclear and not serious, so it is not necessary to change the medicine. In the event of an allergic reaction or excessive irritation, the drug should be discontinued, and immediately reported to the doctor or to the nearest medical facility for instructions on safe and appropriate handling methods.
4.3. Drug interactions In the process of using Clotrimazole with other drugs or food, other functional foods can cause competition, interactions such as: Hoecandazole Cream has the risk of reducing the effectiveness of condoms. during sexual intercourse. Besides, it is best not to use the drug together with other topical medications on the same site.
4.4. Notes and cautions Users should note:
Do not let the cream get into the mouth, eyes or mucous membranes. If the cream tube has expired, shows signs of color change, is watery or has been opened for too long, it must not be used. Do not use the medicine for children under 2 years old without the consent or specific prescription of the doctor. After applying the drug, users should avoid swimming, not exposed to strong sunlight. Special care should be taken when using the drug for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, in case it is necessary to use it under the direction of a doctor. The drug should be stored at the most appropriate temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, in a cool, dry place, out of reach of small children or pets. Above are the uses of Hoecandazole and important information that patients should know. Hopefully the article is really useful and helps you have the safest and most effective way to use the drug.
