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Sulconazole

Antifungal

Antifungal
CDSCO approvedSchedule H
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Sulconazole is an imidazole antifungal that inhibits lanosterol 14-α-demethylase (CYP51) in the ergosterol biosynthetic pathway. Applied topically as sulconazole nitrate, it is effective against dermatophytes (Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton) and Candida species. Like other imidazoles, it has limited selectivity for fungal over mammalian P450 enzymes, restricting use to topical formulations.

Indications

Ringworm

Dosing

Adult
headache are common reactions that may be decreased by intrathecal administration of 10-15 mg of hydrocortisone. Local injections. 0.7 mg/kg, at the start of the infusion decreases reactions. Febrile. treatment unless the cumulative dose exceeds 3-4 g. Renal tubular

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team