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Brand Name :
Tolmicen, Tolmicol
Synonyms :
tolciclate
Class :
Antifungal Agent
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
Cream Â
1%Â Â
LotionÂ
1%Â Â
Powder Â
0.5%Â Â
Apply 1% cream or lotion topically to the affected areas of skin for 2 to 3 times daily
Not determined Â
Refer to adult dosingÂ
Actions and SpectrumÂ
tolciclate is an antifungal agent with activity against various types of keratinophilic fungi such as microsporum, trichophyton, and epidermophyton.Â
Frequency not defined Â
None
Black Box WarningÂ
None
Contraindication/Caution:Â
NoneÂ
Pregnancy consideration:Â
Pregnancy category: N/AÂ
Lactation: Excretion into human milk is unknown Â
Pregnancy Categories:        Â
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.Â
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women. Â
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.Â
Category D: adequate data with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.Â
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category.Â
Pharmacology Â
None Â
PharmacodynamicsÂ
None Â
PharmacokineticsÂ
Limited information available on ADME.
AdministrationÂ
tolciclate is applied topically and it is available in the form of cream, lotion, and powder form. Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: tolciclateÂ
Why do we use tolciclate?Â
tolciclate is used in the treatment of fungal infections. Â
tolciclate is used in the treatment of Pityriasis versicolor it shows flaky discoloured patches on the skin due to a fungal infection.Â