Fenticonazole

Fenticonazole
Clinical data
Trade namesLomexin, Gynoxin
AHFS/Drugs.comInternational Drug Names
Routes of
administration
Topical (ovule, spray, cream)
ATC code
Legal status
Legal status
  • UK: POM (Prescription only)
  • US: Not approved
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Identifiers
IUPAC name
  • 1-[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-{[4-(phenylsulfanyl)phenyl]methoxy}ethyl]-1H-imidazole
CAS Number
PubChem CID
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KEGG
ChEBI
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC24H20Cl2N2OS
Molar mass455.40 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
SMILES
  • c1ccc(cc1)Sc2ccc(cc2)COC(Cn3ccnc3)c4ccc(cc4Cl)Cl
InChI
  • InChI=1S/C24H20Cl2N2OS/c25-19-8-11-22(23(26)14-19)24(15-28-13-12-27-17-28)29-16-18-6-9-21(10-7-18)30-20-4-2-1-3-5-20/h1-14,17,24H,15-16H2 ☒N
  • Key:ZCJYUTQZBAIHBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N ☒N
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Fenticonazole is an imidazole antifungal drug, used locally as the nitrate in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis. It is active against a range of organisms including dermatophyte pathogens, Malassezia furfur, and Candida albicans.

Uses and administration

A 200 mg pessary is inserted into the vagina at bedtime for 3 nights or a 600 mg pessary is inserted once only at bedtime. Fenticonazole nitrate is also applied topically as a 2% cream or solution for the treatment of fungal skin infections.

Adverse effects

Burning and itching have been reported after the application of fenticonazole nitrate.

Intravaginal preparations of fenticonazole may damage latex contraceptives and additional contraceptive measures are therefore necessary during local administration.

References

  • The Merck Index, 12th Edition. 4047
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