Icon Gel

Composition of Icon Gel

Icon Gel contains Fluconazole (0.5% w/w).

Uses of Icon Gel

Treatment of Fungal skin infections

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Fungal skin infections Icon Gel is an antifungal medicine. It kills and prevents the growth of fungus. This relieves the symptoms caused by the infection. It may be used to treat infections such as ringworm
• athlete’s foot
• fungal nappy rash
• and fungal sweat rash. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed
• even if your symptoms have gone. This will prevent the infection from coming back. Using this medicine as prescribed will relieve pain and itching and may help you feel more comfortable with your skin.

How Icon Gel works

Icon Gel is an antifungal medication that treats skin infections. It works by killing the fungi on the skin by destroying their cell membrane. This relieves discomfort, itching, and irritation on the skin.

How to take Icon Gel

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Icon Gel, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Icon than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Icon Gel

Most side effects of Icon are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Icon Gel

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Icon. Some combinations can change how Icon works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Icon Gel

Store Icon below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Icon Gel

A few healthy tips for Athlete's foot: Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes. Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use. Use a separate clean towel for the feet and wear clean cotton socks. Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others. Apply an amount sufficient to cover the affected area and 1 inch of the immediate surrounding skin. It can take a few weeks for the infection to clear and a few months before the skin returns to its normal color. Avoid getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after four weeks of treatment. Inform your doctor if you develop a severe skin rash, such as blistering of the skin, along with fever.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

INEX MEDICAMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

ANTI INFECTIVES

Chemical class:

Fluorobenzenes