Exoderil 10mg/ml skin solution, 10ml, Sandoz

Exoderil 10 mg/ml skin solution (naphthyphin hydrochloride) is a drug used against fungi, with use on the skin.

It is recommended in the treatment of the following infections:
– fungal infections of the skin or skin folds (tinea corporis, tinea inghinalis);
– fungal infections of the foot, especially at the interdigital level, at the level of the sole and at the level of the nails (onychomycosis);
– fungal infections of the hand, located at the interdigital level and at the level of the nails (onychomycosis);
– Candida skin infections;
– Pityriasis versicolor.

Exoderil has, in addition to the antifungal effect, an antibacterial activity on various gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms, which can frequently occur associated with fungal infections. Additionally, during clinical use, an anti-inflammatory effect occurs; This effect leads to the rapid improvement of inflammatory signs, in particular itching.

Warnings and precautions

Do not use Exoderil if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to naphthypine hydrochloride or any of the ingredients of Exoderil.
Exoderil contains ethanol and therefore should not come into contact with the eyes or be applied to areas of skin with lesions.
If you are pregnant or breast–feeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for recommendations before taking this medication. Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
Exoderil is used once a day on the affected skin area, after cleaning and drying this area beforehand.
To prevent recurrences, treatment should be continued 2 weeks after clinical healing.
Exoderil is only used for topical applications.
In order to cure the fungal infection (mycosis) as soon as possible, please consider the following aspects:

1. Microbes can adhere to the fabric by making contact with the infected skin area. That is why it is necessary to change clothes daily.
2. Normal and particularly dry skin provides good protection against fungal infections. It is recommended to avoid covering the infected skin area with tight clothing or clothing that allows limited ventilation or does not allow ventilation (e.g. stockings made of artificial textile fibers worn in tight shoes). Also, after washing you need to dry the infected area thoroughly. Any towel or clothing should be changed daily.
3. In the case of athlete’s foot, you should not go barefoot at home, in the bathroom or, for example, in the hotel.
This is the way you can prevent yourself from being reinfected and prevent the further spread of pathogenic microbes.
4. The sauna or steam baths should be frequented only after the fungal infection has been definitively cured.

How to store Exoderil

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Store at temperatures below 30ºC, in the original packaging. Do not use Exoderil skin solution after the expiry date which is stated on the package. The expiration date refers to the last day of that month. Do not dispose of any medication via water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to
Throw away medicines that you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment. Store at temperatures below 30ºC, in the original packaging.

Presentation form: 10ml