Icon Gel

Name: Icon Gel
Brand: INEX MEDICAMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED
Price: 40.09 INR
Availability: OutOfStock

Product introduction

Icon Gel is a prescription medicine containing Fluconazole (0.5% w/w). It is used for fungal skin infections. It belongs to the group of medicines called Systemic antifungal.

This medicine is for external use only. The dose and how long you take it depend on what you are being treated for and how you respond. Do not take more, or for longer, than your doctor has advised.

The side effects seen most often with Icon Gel are nausea, stomach pain, loose motions and headache. Most are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. Tell your doctor if one persists or worries you.

Before you start, tell your doctor about any liver, kidney or heart problem, whether you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and every other medicine you take, including supplements and ayurvedic preparations. Some of them can change how Icon Gel works.

Uses

Treatment of Fungal skin infections

Benefits

In Fungal infection: Icon kills the fungus or stops it growing, clearing infections that creams alone cannot reach. Improvement is gradual and the course must be finished for a lasting result.
In Ringworm: Icon clears widespread or stubborn ringworm of the body, groin or scalp, stopping the itch and spread of the rash.
In Nail fungal infection: Icon reaches the fungus inside the nail through the bloodstream, which is why a thick, discoloured nail can slowly grow out clear over months.
In Thrush: Icon clears the yeast behind oral or vaginal thrush, relieving the soreness, itching and discharge.

Side effects

Most side effects of Icon are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:

Nausea
Stomach pain
Loose motions
Headache
Rash
Altered taste

Stop the medicine and get help at once 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.

How to use

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.

How it 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.

Safety advice

AlcoholUNSAFE: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
PregnancyUNSAFE: Not recommended in pregnancy. It may harm the developing baby, so tell your doctor at once if you are or might be pregnant.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
DrivingCAUTION: May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
KidneyCAUTION: Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function.

Warnings & precautions

Fungal skin and nail infections need long courses — weeks for skin, months for nails. Stopping when it looks better is the commonest reason it returns. Your doctor may check your liver with a blood test during a long course. Report yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine or persistent nausea at once. Tell your doctor if you have heart failure before taking itraconazole. This group interacts with a great many medicines — give your doctor a complete list.

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

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, liver injury and heart rhythm disturbance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Quick tips

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.

Fact box

Chemical class: Fluorobenzenes
Habit forming: No
Therapeutic class: ANTI INFECTIVES
Action class: Fungal Ergosterol Synthesis Inhibitor

Interaction with drugs

Interacts strongly with statins, some heart medicines, blood thinners and sedatives.
Some combinations must be avoided altogether.
Acid-reducing medicines lower the absorption of itraconazole.

Storage

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.

Same salt & strength options

FLUmet 0.5% Gel, Flucos Gel

References

Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.

PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Icon Gel.
World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.

Manufacturer details

Manufacturer: INEX MEDICAMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED

Good to know

Common questions

What is Icon Gel used for?

Icon Gel is commonly used for Treatment of Fungal skin infections. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.

What are the benefits of Icon Gel?

Fungal infection: Icon kills the fungus or stops it growing, clearing infections that creams alone cannot reach. Improvement is gradual and the course must be finished for a lasting result. It is also used for ringworm, nail fungal infection, thrush.

What is the salt in Icon Gel?

Icon Gel contains Fluconazole (0.5% w/w). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.

How should I take Icon Gel?

This medicine is for external use only. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.

How does Icon Gel work?

Icon Gel is an antifungal medication that treats skin infections.

Is Icon Gel a prescription medicine?

Yes. Icon Gel is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.

What are the common side effects of Icon Gel?

The side effects reported most often with Icon are Nausea, Stomach pain, Loose motions, Headache, Rash. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.

Can Icon Gel be taken during pregnancy?

Icon Gel is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Icon.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Icon Gel?

No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Icon Gel.

What if I miss a dose of Icon Gel?

If you miss a dose of Icon Gel, take it as soon as possible.

Is Icon Gel habit forming?

No. Icon Gel is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.

How much does Icon Gel cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?

Icon Gel starts at ₹40 (MRP ₹42) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in gel 0.5%w/w 15GM. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.

Who manufactures Icon Gel?

Icon Gel is manufactured by INEX MEDICAMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.

How is Icon Gel delivered?

Icon Gel is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.