Zole F Ointment

• If you are allergic to fluocinolone, miconazole or any other ingredient of Zole-F ointment.
• If you have skin problems such as red spots and papules or acne, do not use this ointment.
• It should not be used in the treatment of children under one year of age and for nappy rash.
• It should not be used for itchiness around the private parts.
• Do not use this for any skin condition for which the underlying cause is unclear.
• Avoid using it if you have a dry sore, red rash around the mouth which is also known as perioral dermatitis.

• Burning
• Itching
• Swelling
• Dryness
• Skin hypopigmentation
• Local irritation at the site of application

Other General Warnings

• Your underlying skin disease is not improving or worsening
• You have allergic reactions such as itching, redness, rash, difficulty breathing, immediately seek medical care.

• Use Zole-F ointment as directed by your doctor for external use only.
• Apply it on the skin surface free from cuts & wounds.
• Wash your hands before & after using this medicine unless you are using this medicine to treat the hands.
• Do not cover the area with any dressing or bandage after application.
• In case your eyes come in contact with this medicine, rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.
• Avoid touching the tip of the container directly to the infected area of the skin.

• Keep Zole-F ointment out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not keep outdated ointment or ointment no longer needed.
• Store this medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and direct light.
• Do not freeze this medicine.

• Avoid contact with the eyes and areas near mouth and nose.
• Prolonged use of Zole F skin ointment is not recommended as it contains steroids. On prolonged usage, it can lead to skin thinning, weight gain and hormonal issues.
• If it is prescribed for a child, ensure it is not used for more than 5 days, it can lead to growth disturbances in children.This medicine is meant for external application and should not be swallowed.
• Use the ointment for the full treatment time prescribed by your doctor, even if your symptoms improve before then.
• Be sure to tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens while using Zole F ointment.
• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to fluocinolone, miconazole or any other ingredient of this medicine.
• Maintain good hygiene by washing your hands regularly and taking regular showers to improve your skin condition.

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How Does It Work?

• Miconazole is an anti-fungal. It works by inhibiting the formation of a fungal cell wall which leads to altered permeability and growth of fungus.
• Fluocinolone is a steroid which acts by decreasing symptoms of the inflammation and swelling by blocking the actions of inflammatory mediators in the body.

Interactions with other medicines

• There are no drug interaction reports available for a combination of Fluocinolone and Miconazole.
• However, as this medicine contains Fluocinolone and Miconazole, any interaction seen with these two components when taken alone may occur with this combination.
• Zole-F ointment is meant for local application on the skin and thus is less likely to interact with other medicines taken orally. However, it may interact with other topically applied medicine. Discuss with your doctor if you are already on another topical medicine.
• Be cautious if you are taking any oral anticoagulants like Warfarin as components of this medicine may interact. Regular monitoring of blood clotting parameters is recommended.

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