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Medications for Tinea Versicolor

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
ketoconazole 10 2 reviews for ketoconazole to treat Tinea Versicolor Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ketoconazole topical
Brand names:
Nizoral Topical, Ketodan, Nizoral A-D, Xolegel, Extina, Kuric
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
ketoconazole Off-label 7.7 6 reviews for ketoconazole to treat Tinea Versicolor Rx C N X
Generic name:
ketoconazole systemic
Drug class:
azole antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
fluconazole Off-label 5.3 9 reviews for fluconazole to treat Tinea Versicolor Rx C N
Generic name:
fluconazole systemic
Brand name:
Diflucan
Drug class:
azole antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
selenium sulfide 7.4 37 reviews for selenium sulfide to treat Tinea Versicolor Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
selenium sulfide topical
Brand names:
Dandrex, Tersi Foam
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Diflucan Off-label 5.3 3 reviews for Diflucan to treat Tinea Versicolor Rx C N
Generic name:
fluconazole systemic
Drug class:
azole antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
clotrimazole 9.0 1 review for clotrimazole to treat Tinea Versicolor Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
clotrimazole topical
Brand name:
FungiCURE Pump Spray
Drug class:
vaginal anti-infectives, topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
itraconazole 10 1 review for itraconazole to treat Tinea Versicolor Rx C N
Generic name:
itraconazole systemic
Brand name:
Sporanox
Drug class:
azole antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
econazole 8.0 2 reviews for econazole to treat Tinea Versicolor Rx C N
Generic name:
econazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
miconazole 9.0 1 review for miconazole to treat Tinea Versicolor Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Brand names:
Aloe Vesta, Baza Antifungal, Micatin, Mitrazol, Monistat-Derm, Zeasorb-AF, Aloe Vesta 2 in 1 Antifungal, Critic-Aid Clear AF, Cruex Prescription Strength, DermaFungal, Dermagran AF, Desenex Jock Itch, Fungoid, Micaderm, Micro-Guard, Miranel AF, Ony-Clear, Secura Antifungal Extra Thick, Tetterine, Triple Paste AF, Zeasorb-AF Drying Gel
Drug class:
vaginal anti-infectives, topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
terbinafine 10 1 review for terbinafine to treat Tinea Versicolor Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
terbinafine topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
ciclopirox Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ciclopirox topical
Brand names:
Ciclodan, Loprox, CNL8 Nail
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Nizoral Topical Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ketoconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Oxistat Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
oxiconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Sporanox Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
itraconazole systemic
Drug class:
azole antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Aloe Vesta Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
FungiCURE Pump Spray Rate Add review Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
clotrimazole topical
Drug class:
vaginal anti-infectives, topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Ketodan Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ketoconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nizoral A-D Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ketoconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Tinactin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
tolnaftate topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Xolegel Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ketoconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Extina Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ketoconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Kuric Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
ketoconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
tolnaftate 6.5 2 reviews for tolnaftate to treat Tinea Versicolor Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
tolnaftate topical
Brand names:
Tinactin, Absorbine Athlete's Foot, Absorbine Jr Antifungal, Aftate, Clarus Antifungal, Fungi-Guard, Mycocide NS, Tinaderm
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Baza Antifungal Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ciclodan Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ciclopirox topical
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Loprox Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ciclopirox topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Micatin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Mitrazol Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Monistat-Derm Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Versiclear Rate Add review Rx N N
Generic name:
salicylic acid/sodium thiosulfate topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Zeasorb-AF Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Absorbine Athlete's Foot Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
tolnaftate topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Absorbine Jr Antifungal Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
tolnaftate topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Aftate Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
tolnaftate topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Aloe Vesta 2 in 1 Antifungal Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Clarus Antifungal Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
tolnaftate topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
CNL8 Nail Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ciclopirox topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Critic-Aid Clear AF Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cruex Prescription Strength Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dandrex Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
selenium sulfide topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
DermaFungal Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dermagran AF Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Desenex Jock Itch Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Exelderm Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Exoderm Rate Add review Rx N N
Generic name:
salicylic acid/sodium thiosulfate topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Fungi-Guard Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
tolnaftate topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Fungoid Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Micaderm Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Micro-Guard Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Miranel AF Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Mycocide NS Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
tolnaftate topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Ony-Clear Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
oxiconazole Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
oxiconazole topical
Brand name:
Oxistat
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
salicylic acid/sodium thiosulfate Rate Add review Rx N N
Generic name:
salicylic acid/sodium thiosulfate topical
Brand names:
Versiclear, Exoderm
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Secura Antifungal Extra Thick Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
sulconazole Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
sulconazole topical
Brand name:
Exelderm
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Tersi Foam Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
selenium sulfide topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Tetterine Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Tinaderm Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
tolnaftate topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Triple Paste AF Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Zeasorb-AF Drying Gel Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
miconazole topical
Drug class:
topical antifungals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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