Pronunciation: zink un-deh-sil-EN-ate
Generic Name: Zinc Undecylenate
Brand Name: Blis-To-Sol
Zinc Undecylenate Powder is used for:
Treating athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Zinc Undecylenate Powder is an antifungal. It works by preventing fungal growth.
Do NOT use Zinc Undecylenate Powder if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Zinc Undecylenate Powder
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Zinc Undecylenate Powder:
Some medical conditions may interact with Zinc Undecylenate Powder. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have diabetes or blood vessel problems in your arms or legs
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Zinc Undecylenate Powder. Because little, if any, of Zinc Undecylenate Powder is absorbed into the blood, the risk of interacting with another medicine is low.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Zinc Undecylenate Powder may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Zinc Undecylenate Powder:
Use Zinc Undecylenate Powder as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Zinc Undecylenate Powder is for external use only. Do not get Zinc Undecylenate Powder in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get Zinc Undecylenate Powder in your eyes, rinse immediately with cool tap water.
- Wash your hands immediately before and after using Zinc Undecylenate Powder.
- Wash and completely dry the affected area.
- Shake a thin layer of medicine over the entire affected area. For athlete's foot, pay special attention to the spaces between the toes.
- Do not cover with a bandage or dressing unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
- If you miss a dose of Zinc Undecylenate Powder, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Zinc Undecylenate Powder.
Important safety information:
- If your symptoms do not improve within 4 weeks for athlete's foot or ringworm or 2 weeks for jock itch, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- For athlete's foot, it may be helpful to wear well-fitting, well-ventilated shoes and to change shoes and socks at least once daily.
- Do not use Zinc Undecylenate Powder on the scalp or the nails. It is not effective on these areas.
- Do not use Zinc Undecylenate Powder on blistered or oozing skin or over deep puncture wounds.
- It is important to use Zinc Undecylenate Powder for the full course of treatment. Failure to do so may decrease the effectiveness of Zinc Undecylenate Powder and may increase the risk that the fungus will no longer be sensitive to Zinc Undecylenate Powder and will not be able to be treated by this or certain other antifungals in the future.
- Overuse of topical products may worsen your condition.
- Zinc Undecylenate Powder may be harmful if swallowed. If you or someone you know may have taken Zinc Undecylenate Powder by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Supervise CHILDREN younger than 12 years of age who are using Zinc Undecylenate Powder.
- Zinc Undecylenate Powder is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 2 years of age without first checking with your doctor. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Zinc Undecylenate Powder during pregnancy. It is unknown if Zinc Undecylenate Powder is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Zinc Undecylenate Powder, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Zinc Undecylenate Powder:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Mild stinging.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blistering, burning, itching, peeling, swelling, or reddening of your skin not present when you began using Zinc Undecylenate Powder.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Zinc Undecylenate side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Zinc Undecylenate Powder may be harmful if swallowed.
Proper storage of Zinc Undecylenate Powder:
Store Zinc Undecylenate Powder at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Zinc Undecylenate Powder out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Zinc Undecylenate Powder, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Zinc Undecylenate Powder is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Zinc Undecylenate Powder. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Zinc Undecylenate resources
- Zinc Undecylenate Side Effects (in more detail)
- Zinc Undecylenate Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Zinc Undecylenate Support Group
- 1 Review for Zinc Undecylenate - Add your own review/rating
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