User:Mr. Ibrahem/Oxiconazole

Oxiconazole, sold under the brand name Oxistat among others, is an antifungal medication used to treat athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, tinea versicolor, and yeast infections. It is typically applied to the skin as a cream or lotion.

Common side effects include irritation, burning, and itching. Other side effects may include contact dermatitis. Use appears to be safe in pregnancy, though has not been well studied. It is in the azole family of medications. It is believed to work by increasing the permeability of the cellular membrane.

Oxiconazole was patented in 1975 and approved for medical use in 1983. It is available as a generic medication. In the United States a tube of 30 grams costs about 110 USD.