Hexafung 1% Cream

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:07 AM (IST)

Hexafung 1% Cream is an antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of fungal skin and nail infections. It works by stopping the growth of fungi, thus treating the infection.

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30 gm Cream

General Information

Contains

Ciclopirox (1% w/w)

Marketer

Amwill Healthcare

Storage

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Product introduction

Hexafung 1% Cream is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. The amount you need, and how long you take it will depend on what you are being treated for. You should normally wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the medicine. You should avoid getting in contact with your mouth, eyes, and nose. In case of accidental contact, wash it off with plenty of water. Keep using it regularly to get the most benefit.

The most common side effects include itching, burning, or stinging sensation at the site of application. They are not usually serious and often disappear with time. If they bother you or do not go away, let your doctor know.

Uses of Hexafung Cream

Benefits of Hexafung Cream

Fungal skin infections
Hexafung 1% Cream is used to treat skin infections caused by fungi. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi. This provides relief from various symptoms, such as pain and itching, caused by the infection and speeds up the healing process. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed even if your symptoms have gone. This will prevent the infection from coming back. Using this medicine as prescribed may help you feel more comfortable with your skin.

Fungal nail infections
Hexafung 1% Cream 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.

Side effects of Hexafung Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Hexafung

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Hexafung Cream

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.

How Hexafung Cream works

Hexafung 1% Cream is an antifungal medicine. It stops protein production in the fungal cells disrupting the cell division process. This is how it prevents further growth of fungi and helps to treat your skin and nail infections.

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Quick tips

Hexafung 1% Cream helps treat fungal skin and nail infections.
Apply it as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor.
Cover the affected and surrounding skin areas and rub in gently.
Do not apply more often or use longer than directed. This may increase the risk of side effects.
Avoid getting it in your eyes, ears, nose or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
Inform your doctor if you notice changes in color or burning sensation of skin.
Avoid use of nail varnishes and artificial nails during treatment. Do not share your nail-filer to prevent spread of infection.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Hexafung 1% Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Hexafung 1% Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

Is Hexafung 1% Cream effective?

Hexafung 1% Cream is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Hexafung 1% Cream too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

How to use Hexafung 1% Cream?

Before using Hexafung 1% Cream, clean and dry the affected area. Gently and thoroughly massage it into the skin. Be careful not to get the medication in your eyes or mouth. If Hexafung 1% Cream gets in your eyes accidentally, wash with plenty of water and call your doctor if your eyes are irritated.

What precautions do I need to take while using Hexafung 1% Cream?

Be careful not to get Hexafung 1% Cream into your eyes or mouth. If you happen to get it in your eyes, rinse off with plenty of water immediately and contact your doctor. You must not use Hexafung 1% Cream if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you notice any allergic reaction while using it for the first time. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines regularly to prevent any allergic reaction with other medicines. Do not cover the area being treated with Hexafung 1% Cream with a bandage, as this may increase absorption of this medicine and increase the side effects. Do not use more than what is recommended to relieve your symptoms faster. Using more than what is advised will only increase the side effects. Let your doctor know if you are planning to conceive. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should use Hexafung 1% Cream only if prescribed by the doctor.

What should I do if I forget to use Hexafung 1% Cream?

If you forget to use Hexafung 1% Cream, do not worry and continue using Hexafung 1% Cream as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.

Is Hexafung 1% Cream a steroid?

No, Hexafung 1% 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 skin or nails to treat fungal infections of the skin and nails.

Can we apply Hexafung 1% Cream on other parts of the body?

No, this medicine should not be used on other parts of the body like eyes, oral cavity or intravaginally. Its use should be restricted to nails and skin only. Always consult your doctor before using the medicine and follow the instructions carefully.

Can Hexafung 1% Cream cause any local reaction or rashes?

Yes, the use of Hexafung 1% Cream may cause allergic reactions, but the probability is unknown. Such allergic reaction is not very common and is likely to occur only in susceptible or sensitive individuals. Immediately contact your doctor if you experience such reactions.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Cyclohexane & pyridinone derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Antifungal Others

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 260-61.
Mayo Clinic. Ciclopirox. [Acceesed 30 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Ciclopirox [Drug Label]. Frankfurt am Main, Germany: Aventis Pharma Deutschland GmbH; 2003. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:

Patient concerns

What is medicine for akin fungal infection.

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Post a properly focussed picture of the current skin problem. There r plenty of fungal infections of skin

Medicine for fungal infections.

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

There is hundred type of fungal infectionFrom which you sufferBetter visit clinic for proper examination

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Marketer details

Name: Amwill Healthcare
Address: No.157, 1st Floor, 2nd Main Road, 3rd Cross, Chamrajpet, Bangalore, Karnataka 560018 – India

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Country of origin: India
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Hexafung 1% Cream

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Hexafung Cream

Benefits of Hexafung Cream

Side effects of Hexafung Cream

How to use Hexafung Cream

How Hexafung Cream works

All substitutes for Hexafung 1% Cream

C Win Cream

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Nailrox Cream

8X Cream

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is Hexafung 1% Cream effective?

How to use Hexafung 1% Cream?

What precautions do I need to take while using Hexafung 1% Cream?

What should I do if I forget to use Hexafung 1% Cream?

Is Hexafung 1% Cream a steroid?

Can we apply Hexafung 1% Cream on other parts of the body?

Can Hexafung 1% Cream cause any local reaction or rashes?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

Patient concerns

What is medicine for akin fungal infection.

Medicine for fungal infections.

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