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Brand Name :
Tolmicen, Tolmicol
Synonyms :
tolciclate
Class :
Antifungal Agent
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Cream
1%
Lotion
1%
Powder
0.5%
Apply 1% cream or lotion topically to the affected areas of skin for 2 to 3 times daily
Not determined
Refer to adult dosing
Actions and Spectrum
tolciclate is an antifungal agent with activity against various types of keratinophilic fungi such as microsporum, trichophyton, and epidermophyton.
Frequency not defined
None
Black Box Warning
None
Contraindication/Caution:
None
Pregnancy consideration:
Pregnancy category: N/A
Lactation: Excretion into human milk is unknown
Pregnancy Categories:
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.
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.
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.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category.
Pharmacology
None
Pharmacodynamics
None
Pharmacokinetics
Limited information available on ADME.
Administration
tolciclate is applied topically and it is available in the form of cream, lotion, and powder form.
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: tolciclate
Why do we use tolciclate?
tolciclate is used in the treatment of fungal infections.
tolciclate is used in the treatment of Pityriasis versicolor it shows flaky discoloured patches on the skin due to a fungal infection.