Antifungals Antifungals

Antifungals treat specific fungal or yeast infections. A rash or nail change is not always fungal, so the site, severity and diagnosis determine whether a topical or oral medicine is appropriate.

Diflucan

Fluconazole

50 · 100 · 150 · 200mg

Developed to address fungal infections, indicated to support the clear recovery of mucosal or systemic candidiasis.

From $1.16 / tablet View

Lamisil

Terbinafine

250mg

This medication is indicated to manage fungal skin and nail infections and developed to target the underlying fungal growth.

From $3.12 / tablet View

Nizoral

Ketoconazole

200mg

This treatment is utilized to mitigate severe systemic fungal conditions and designed to address hormone-related pathologies such as cushing's syndrome.

From $2.01 / tablet View

Grisactin

Griseofulvin

250mg

This medicine is formulated to address persistent fungal skin infections and intended to mitigate the spread of dermatophytes on the skin, nails, or scalp.

From $0.56 / tablet View

Sporanox

Itraconazole

100mg

This medication is formulated to help manage severe fungal infections and intended to relieve symptoms associated with systemic candidiasis or aspergillosis.

From $5.00 / tablet View

Fulvicin

Griseofulvin

250mg

Utilized to alleviate fungal infections of the skin and hair, formulated to support the eradication of dermatophytes by inhibiting cell division.

From $0.54 / tablet View

Grifulvin V

Griseofulvin

250mg

This medicine is indicated for dermatophyte fungal infections utilized to alleviate skin conditions and support healing of systemic fungal colonies.

From $0.72 / tablet View

Grifulvin

Griseofulvin

250mg

Designed to manage dermatophyte infections to target fungal growth in the hair, skin, and nails.

From $0.54 / tablet View

Vfend

Voriconazole

200mg

Developed to target serious fungal infections, this medication is indicated to address invasive aspergillosis and is utilized in systemic treatment protocols.

From $31.20 / tablet View

Lomexin

Fenticonazole

600mg

Designed for vaginal yeast infections to alleviate discomfort.

From $13.64 / suppository View

Key takeaways

  • Topical antifungals are commonly used for limited skin infections, while scalp, nail or widespread disease may need clinical assessment and oral treatment.
  • Oral antifungals can interact with other medicines and may require liver or other safety checks.
  • A painful, rapidly spreading or treatment-resistant rash should be assessed rather than repeatedly treated as a fungal infection.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on the diagnosis and clinician or pharmacy checks where required.

How the medicine groups differ

Topical medicines such as ketoconazole and fenticonazole act at the treated site. Oral agents such as terbinafine, itraconazole and griseofulvin reach deeper or harder-to-treat sites but have more systemic interactions and precautions.

What antifungals are used for

This category includes medicines used for tinea corporis, tinea pedis, candidiasis and tinea capitis. The correct treatment can differ by body site and organism; scalp and nail infections may need testing.

Important safety checks

Pregnancy, liver disease, heart conditions and other medicines can affect antifungal choice. Avoid combining an antifungal with a steroid cream unless a clinician has advised it, because steroids can alter the appearance or worsen some infections.

When to seek urgent care

Get prompt medical care for fever, severe pain, rapidly spreading redness, facial or eye involvement, extensive blistering, or infection in a person with a weakened immune system. Seek urgent advice for yellow skin or eyes, dark urine or severe abdominal symptoms while taking an oral antifungal.

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