Are There Any Side Effects of Using Anti-Fungal Creams?

Over-the-counter antifungal creams are the most effective way to treat irritating fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, as well as other types. Fungi grow as moulds, yeasts, or a combination of both, and fungal skin infections are very common and can cause skin rashes, yeast infections (thrush), as well as digestive problems.

Read more to learn about the different types of antifungal creams, as well as their uses and side effects.

What Are Antifungal Creams and How Do They Work?

There are many types of antifungal medicines, but antifungal creams are a convenient and effective way to treat fungal infections if you complete the full course of treatment. These topical creams kill the fungus that causes common fungal skin infections such as ringworm, nail fungus, athletes’ food, jock-itch, and more. If you don’t follow the full course of treatment, fungal skin infections can reoccur.

Over-the-Counter Antifungal Medications

Over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal creams are available at your local pharmacy. The most common and effective antifungal creams contain one of these active ingredients:

·         Miconazole

·         Clotrimazole

·         Tolnaftate

·         Terbinafine Fluconazole

·         Itraconazole

·         Hydrocortisone

·         Kertoconazole

·         Tioconazole

·         Amorolfine

Antifungal Creams Can Treat

Fungal infections commonly treated with antifungals include:

·         ringworm

·         athlete's foot

·         fungal nail infection

·         jock-itch

·         some types of severe dandruff

Side Effects of Antifungal Medicines

Antifungal medicines may cause temporary side effects which may include:

●     itching or burning

●     redness

●     feeling sick

●     tummy (abdominal) pain

●     diarrhoea

●     a rash

What Antifungal Creams Are Available at Pearl Chemist Group?

At Pearl Chemist Group, we are proud to stock the best brands for treating fungal skin infections including antifungal creams such as:

·         Lamisil AT Cream (7.5GM)

·         Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment (3.8ML)

·         Scholl Fresh Step Anti-Persp Foot Spray (150ML)

·         Mycota Crm 25G, Lamisil Once [GSL] (4G)

·         Lamisil At 1% Aqua Spray (15ML)

·         Daktarin Intensive Cream 2% 15G)

·         Daktarin Spray Pdr / Aktiv (100G)

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