Haloprogin - @ Topical Antifungal agent
Drug Name:
Haloprogin - @ Topical Antifungal agent
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics
Drug Interaction:
Not reported
Indication:
Tinea pedis infections
Adverse Reaction:
Local irritation, burning sensation, vesile formation, erythema, scaling, itching, follicutilis, pruritus
Contra-Indications:
Hypersens to the drug
Special precautions:
Sensitization- discontinue treatment if irritation occurs. Keep out of eyes Reevaluate the diagnosis if no improvement occurs after 4 weeks of treatment
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Tinea pedis infections
Dosage:
Apply liberally to the affected area twice daily for 2 to 3 weeks.
Patient Information:
Ref - USP PDI Vol II 17th Edition (1997)
1.Allergies-
Tell your doctor if you are have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to
haloprogin. Also tell your healthcare care professional if you are allergic to any other
substances such as foods. preservatives or dyes.
2.Pregnancy-
Haloprogin has not been studied in pregnant women. However, this medicine has not
been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in animal studies
3. Breast-feeding-
Mothers who are using this medicine and who wish to breast feed should discuss
this with their doctor.
4.Children-
There is no specific information comparing use of haloprogin in children with use
in other age groups.
5.Older adults
This medicine is not expected to cause different side or problems in older people
than it does in adults.
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics:
Pharmacology:
A synthetic antifungal agent for treatment of superficial fungal infections of the skin.
Pregnancy and lactation:
Pregnancy:
Use only if clearly needed Lactation: Excercise caution when applying to a nursing woman Children: Safety and effeicacy for use in children have not been established