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==Administration==
*Type: [[Antifungal]]
*Dosage Forms: 2% Cream
*Routes of Administration: Topical
*Common Trade Names: Monistat-Derm, Desenex, Lotrimin, Micatin, Zeasorb

==Adult Dosing==
===[[Candidiasis]], cutaneous===
*Apply 2% Cream BID to affected area x2 weeks
===[[Tinea corporis]]===
*Apply 2% Cream BID to affected area x4 weeks
===[[Tinea cruris]]===
*Apply 2% Cream BID to affected area x2 weeks
===[[Tinea pedis]]===
*Apply 2% Cream BID to affected area x4 weeks

==Pediatric Dosing==
===[[Candidiasis]], cutaneous===
*Apply 2% Cream BID to affected area x2 weeks
===[[Tinea corporis]]===
*Apply 2% Cream BID to affected area x4 weeks
===[[Tinea cruris]]===
*Apply 2% Cream BID to affected area x2 weeks
===[[Tinea pedis]]===
*Apply 2% Cream BID to affected area x4 weeks

==Special Populations==
===[[Drug pregnancy categories|Pregnancy Rating]]===
*Risk of fetal harm no expected
*May use during pregnancy

===Lactation risk===
*May use while breastfeeding

===Renal Dosing===
*Adult: Not defined
*Pediatric: Not defined

===Hepatic Dosing===
*Adult: Not defined
*Pediatric: Not defined

==Contraindications==
*Allergy to class/drug

==Adverse Reactions==
===Serious===
*May occur, but none reported

===Common===
*Irritation, burning, stining
*[[Pruritus]], erythema, maceration
*[[Contact dermatitis]]

==Pharmacology==
*Half-life: Unknown
*Metabolism: None, minimal systemic absorption
*Excretion: None

==Mechanism of Action==
*Inhibits 14-alpha demethylase, reducing fungal cell membrane ergosterol synthesis

==Comments==


==See Also==
*[[Antifungals]]
*[[Fungal infections]]

==References==
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