Undecylenic Acid Antifungal Medicine - Information, Side effects and uses of Undecylenic Acid

Compound undecylenic acid has been used for the topical treatment of tinea cruris, tinea pedis, and other tinea infections. However, in the opinion of USP medical experts, it has been superseded by newer and more effective topical antifungal agents.

Compound undecylenic acid has a fungistatic action. The zinc present in the zinc undecylenate component provides a beneficial astringent action, which aids in reducing rawness and irritation.

Precaution and Warning while taking Undecylenic Acid

• It is not known whether topical compound undecylenic acid is distributed into breast milk. However, problems in humans have not been documented.
• Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of topical compound undecylenic acid have not been performed in the pediatric population. However, no pediatrics-specific problems have been documented to date. Use in children up to 2 years of age is not recommended except under the advice and supervision of a physician.
• No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of topical compound undecylenic acid in geriatric patients.

General Dosing Information of undecylenic acid, compound (topical)

--Use of topical antifungals may lead to skin sensitization, resulting in hypersensitivity reactions with subsequent topical use of the medication.
--Before application of this medication, the affected and surrounding areas should be cleansed and thoroughly dried.
--The medication should be continued for 2 weeks after symptoms have disappeared.
--For persistent fungal infection, the ointment is used for nighttime application and the powder for daytime application to relieve burning and itching.
--Following complete remission of the infection, the powder or aerosol powder may be continued as part of a daily personal hygiene program to prevent reinfection.