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Tioconazole (Topical route)
tye-oh-KON-a-zoleBrand Name(s)
In Canada: Gyne Cure, Trosyd Af, Trosyd J
Dosage forms
Cream
Classifications
Chemical: Imidazole
Uses of This Medicine
Tioconazole belongs to the family of medicines called antifungals, which are used to treat infections caused by a fungus or yeast. They work by killing the fungus or yeast or preventing its growth.
Tioconazole cream is applied to the skin to treat :
ringworm of the body (tinea corporis); ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis; athlete’s foot); ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch); tinea versicolor (sometimes called “sun fungus”); and yeast infection of the skin (cutaneous candidiasis).Tioconazole is available in the following dosage forms:
Topical
Cream (Canada)Before Using This Medicine
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: