How long does an antifungal cream take to work?

Skin infections are usually treated for 2 to 4 weeks, and nail infections for far longer. Follow the duration your doctor or the pack specifies rather than stopping when symptoms ease.

Is a cream enough, or do I need tablets?

That depends on how widespread the infection is and where it is. Nail and scalp infections and widespread skin infection are usually managed with oral molecules alongside a topical one.

Why does ringworm keep coming back?

Common reasons are an incomplete course, re-infection from clothing or household contacts, and treating only part of the affected area. This is worth discussing with a doctor rather than repeating a cream.

Antifungals - Molecules, Uses & Brands

Luliconazole

Topical azole Cream

Commonly used for

Ringworm
Athlete's foot
Jock itch
Skin candida

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Itraconazole

Systemic azole Capsule

Commonly used for

Stubborn ringworm
Nail fungus
Thrush
Scalp fungus

1,571 brands on PharmEasy

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Fluconazole

Systemic azole Tablet, Capsule, Ear

Commonly used for

Vaginal thrush
Oral thrush
Fungal infection

887 brands on PharmEasy

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Miconazole

Topical azole Cream, Lotion, Ointment

Commonly used for

Ringworm
Athlete's foot
Jock itch
Skin candida

68 brands on PharmEasy

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Clotrimazole

Topical azole Vaginal, Dusting, Soap

Commonly used for

Ringworm
Athlete's foot
Jock itch
Skin candida

447 brands on PharmEasy

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Terbinafine

Allylamine Tablet, Cream, Dusting

Commonly used for

Stubborn ringworm
Nail fungus
Jock itch

581 brands on PharmEasy

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Ketoconazole

Systemic azole Shampoo, Cream, Soap

Commonly used for

Dandruff
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Skin fungus

765 brands on PharmEasy

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Amorolfine

Non-azole antifungal Cream, Lotion, Nail

Commonly used for

Nail fungus

145 brands on PharmEasy

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Griseofulvin

Non-azole antifungal Tablet, Suspension

Commonly used for

Scalp ringworm
Ringworm in children

94 brands on PharmEasy

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Ciclopirox

Non-azole antifungal Lotion, Cream, Nail

Commonly used for

Nail fungus
Ringworm
Dandruff

28 brands on PharmEasy

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Voriconazole

Systemic azole Tablet, Powder, Injection

Commonly used for

Invasive aspergillosis
Serious fungal infection
Fungal eye infection

85 brands on PharmEasy

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Eberconazole

Topical azole Cream

Commonly used for

Ringworm
Athlete's foot
Jock itch
Skin candida

69 brands on PharmEasy

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Fenticonazole

Topical azole Vaginal, Cream, Capsule

Commonly used for

Ringworm
Athlete's foot
Jock itch
Skin candida

32 brands on PharmEasy

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Sertaconazole

Topical azole Cream, Lotion, Shampoo

Commonly used for

Ringworm
Athlete's foot
Jock itch
Skin candida

104 brands on PharmEasy

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Posaconazole

Systemic azole Tablet, Suspension, Powder

Commonly used for

Invasive fungal infection
Fungal infection prevention
Mucormycosis

19 brands on PharmEasy

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Oxiconazole

Topical azole Cream, Lotion

Commonly used for

Ringworm
Athlete's foot
Jock itch
Skin candida

15 brands on PharmEasy

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Amphotericin

Polyene antifungal Powder, Injection

Commonly used for

Serious fungal infection
Mucormycosis
Kala-azar

28 brands on PharmEasy

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Caspofungin

Echinocandin Powder, Injection

Commonly used for

Invasive candida
Hospital fungal infection

58 brands on PharmEasy

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Natamycin

Polyene antifungal Eye

Commonly used for

Fungal eye infection
Keratitis

19 brands on PharmEasy

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Bifonazole

Topical azole Cream

Commonly used for

Ringworm
Athlete's foot
Jock itch
Skin candida

16 brands on PharmEasy

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Tolnaftate

Non-azole antifungal Cream, Ointment, Skin

Commonly used for

Athlete's foot
Ringworm
Jock itch

8 brands on PharmEasy

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Econazole

Topical azole Cream

Commonly used for

Ringworm
Athlete's foot
Jock itch
Skin candida

1 brand on PharmEasy

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Flucytosine

Antimetabolite antifungal Tablet

Commonly used for

Cryptococcal meningitis
Serious fungal infection

3 brands on PharmEasy

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Terconazole

Antifungal molecule Vaginal

Commonly used for

Vaginal thrush
Vaginal candida

1 brand on PharmEasy

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Climbazole

Antifungal molecule Shampoo

Commonly used for

Dandruff
Seborrhoeic dermatitis

3 brands on PharmEasy

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Micafungin

Echinocandin Powder, Injection

Commonly used for

Invasive candida
Hospital fungal infection

14 brands on PharmEasy

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Anidulafungin

Echinocandin Powder, Injection

Commonly used for

Invasive candida
Hospital fungal infection

10 brands on PharmEasy

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Tioconazole

Topical azole Vaginal, Gel

Commonly used for

Ringworm
Athlete's foot
Jock itch
Skin candida

4 brands on PharmEasy

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Antifungals

Luliconazole

Itraconazole

Fluconazole

Miconazole

Clotrimazole

Terbinafine

Ketoconazole

Amorolfine

Griseofulvin

Ciclopirox

Voriconazole

Eberconazole

Fenticonazole

Sertaconazole

Posaconazole

Oxiconazole

Amphotericin

Caspofungin

Natamycin

Bifonazole

Tolnaftate

Econazole

Flucytosine

Terconazole

Climbazole

Micafungin

Anidulafungin

Tioconazole

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