DESCRIPTION
Epifine Cream is an antifungal medication. It is used for treating fungal infections of the nails. It kills the fungi and helps in treating the infection. Epifine Cream should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Some of the common side effects include blisters on the skin, nail disorders like nail damage and discoloration, skin irritation, rash, or redness on the site of application. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Make sure you wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. Avoid direct contact with the cream or ointment with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.
INTRODUCTION
In Fungal nail infections Epifine Cream belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It kills a wide variety of fungi that cause nail infections. It is easy to apply and has very few side effects. Using this medicine will restore your finger- or toenails to a healthy condition but it takes time because healthy nails take a long time to grow. You should keep using it until healthy nails have grown back. This will prevent the infection from returning. Do not use nail varnish on nails that you are treating.
USE OF
Fungal nail infections
BENEFITS
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
FACTBOX
Chemical Class::Phenylpropanes derivatives|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::DERMA|Action Class::Antifungal Others
HOW TO USE
Epifine Cream belongs to a class of anti-fungal medications. It inhibits the enzymes that are essential for fungal growth, thereby killing a wide variety of sensitive fungi.
EXPIRY
Long shelf life (1-2 years).
SAFETY ADVICE
– Alcohol : – No interaction found/established – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Information regarding the use of Epifine Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : CAUTION – Epifine Cream should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body. – Driving : – No interaction found/established – Kidney : – No interaction found/established – Liver : – No interaction found/established
IF MISS
If you miss a dose of Epifine Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
COMMON SIDE EFFECT
Nail disorder | Skin irritation | Skin rash | Erythema (skin redness)
ALCOHOL INTERACTION
PREGNANCY INTERACTION
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
LACTATION INTERACTION
CAUTION
KIDNEY INTERACTION
LIVER INTERACTION
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FAQ
Q. How often should you use Epifine Cream?::: Epifine Cream contains amorolfine which is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat fungal infections of the nails. It is applied once weekly on the affected finger or toenails. Sometimes your physician may ask you to apply it twice weekly. The affected areas must be cleaned and dried properly. Do not stop the treatment in between even if the symptoms heal. Your doctor will recommend the exact dose and duration of the treatment based on the type of fungal infection.| Q. Is Epifine Cream a steroid?::: No, Epifine Cream is not a steroid. It is a medicine which is used to kill a wide variety of infection-causing fungus. It is applied on the affected nails to treat fungal infections.| Q. Can we apply Epifine Cream on other parts of the body?::: No, this medicine should not be used on other parts of the body like the eyes, oral cavity, or intravaginally. Its use should be restricted to only nails and skin. Before using the medicine consult the doctor and follow the instructions carefully.| Q. Can Epifine Cream cause any local reaction or rashes?::: Yes, the use of Epifine Cream may cause allergic reactions, but the probability is unknown. Such allergic reaction is not very common and is likely to occur in only susceptible or sensitive individuals. Immediately contact your doctor if you experience such reactions.| Q. Is Epifine Cream safe to be used in kids?::: No, Epifine Cream should not be used in children and infants. This is because there is no evidence available to prove the safety of the medicine. Consult your doctor in case your kid develops nail or skin infections or has any nail changes.
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