Oxistat (Oxiconazole Nitrate) is a prescription medication used to treat skin infections such as athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm. Fungal skin infections can happen anywhere on the body; they can be itchy and cause burns. Oxistat is also used to treat pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. The active ingredient in Oxistat is Oxiconazole nitrate. Oxiconazole belongs to a class of medicines called azole antifungals. It works by preventing and suppressing the growth of fungus.

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Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while using Oxistat. The most common side effects of Oxistat may include the following:
• Burning;
• Itching;
• Redness;
• Stinging

Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Irritation;
• Itchy skin;
• Peeling;
• Severe blistering

These are not all of the side effects of Oxistat. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

You should not use Oxistat if you are allergic to Oxiconazole nitrate or any ingredient in Oxistat. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant;
• Have a broken skin or wound;
• Have skin infection

Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Oxistat and other topical medicines. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Oxistat should only be used in pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the risks. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. This drug passes into breast milk and may pose a risk to a nursing infant. Use Oxistat precisely as prescribed by your doctor. Oxistat is a topical medicine and it should be applied to the affected skin areas. Do not take it by mouth. If this medicine gets into your eyes, mouth, or vagina, rinse with water. Wash your hands with soap and water before and after applying this medication. Also, wash the skin area to be treated. Do not cover the treated skin with plaster or a dressing unless your doctor tells you to. Use Oxistat for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection clears completely. If your symptoms do not improve within 2 to 4 weeks or if the infection worsens, contact your doctor. If you are treating pityriasis, your skin may not return to its normal color immediately. It may take several months after completing treatment for your natural skin color to return. Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. Store in a dry place at room temperature.

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