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| Pronunciation |
 (un
de sil EN ik AS id & dah RIV
ah tivs) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Caldesene® Topical [OTC]; Fungoid® AF Topical Solution [OTC]; Pedi-Pro Topical [OTC] |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Synonyms |
| Zinc Undecylenate |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antifungal Agent, Topical |
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| Use |
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Treatment of athlete's foot (tinea pedis), ringworm (except nails and scalp), prickly heat, jock itch (tinea cruris), diaper rash and other minor skin irritations due to superficial dermatophytes |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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1% to 10%: Dermatologic: Skin irritation, sensitization |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Children and Adults: Topical: Apply as needed twice daily after cleansing the affected area for 2-4 weeks |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Patient Information |
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Apply to clean, dry areas; wear white socks; for external use only; avoid contact with the eye; do not inhale the powder; ointment should be applied at night, the powder may be applied during the day or used alone when a drying effect is needed |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Clean and dry the affected area before topical application Monitor resolution of skin infection |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Cream: Total undecylenate 20% (15 g, 82.5 g) Foam, topical: Undecylenic acid 10% (42.5 g) Liquid, topical: Undecylenic acid 10% (42.5 g) Ointment, topical: Total undecylenate 22% (30 g, 60 g, 454 g); total undecylenate 25% (60 g, 454 g) Powder, topical: Calcium undecylenate 10% (45 g, 60 g, 120 g); total undecylenate 22% (45 g, 54 g, 81 g, 90 g, 105 g, 165 g, 454 g) Solution, topical: Undecylenic acid 25% (29.57 mL) |
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