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BFNL Cream 30 gm is used to treat fungal infections. It contains bifonazole which works by killing the infection-causing fungi. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as skin rash, scaling, redness of the skin, and dry skin. Before using this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

BIFONAZOLE-1%W/W

Consume Type :

Topical

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About BFNL Cream 30 gm

BFNL Cream 30 gm is a topical antifungal cream used to treat a wide variety of fungal skin infections. It is commonly suggested for conditions such as athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, and sweat rashes. By targeting the source of the infection, this medicine helps clear the fungal growth and relieves uncomfortable skin symptoms.

For best results, you should apply BFNL Cream 30 gm consistently once daily, preferably before going to bed. It is important to continue using it for the full duration recommended by your doctor, even if your skin looks better after a few days. Keeping the affected skin clean and dry, alongside wearing loose cotton clothing, will also support your recovery.

Most people tolerate this topical medicine very well, but you may experience mild local skin reactions like redness, itching, or peeling skin where it is applied. These side effects are usually temporary and go away on their own. However, if you experience severe skin irritation, blistering, or signs of an allergic reaction, stop using it and consult your doctor immediately.

Before using BFNL Cream 30 gm, talk to your doctor if you have a history of highly sensitive skin or allergies to other antifungal creams. Do not use this if you have had an allergic reaction to any of its ingredients in the past. It is also important to tell your doctor if you are treating a large area of skin or have open wounds.

Because this cream is applied directly to the skin, very little of it enters your bloodstream, making interactions with other medicines or alcohol highly unlikely. However, you should still discuss with your doctor if you are using other topical skin treatments. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare provider before starting treatment.

Uses of BFNL Cream 30 gm

The following are the common fungal skin infections that BFNL Cream 30 gm is used to treat by eliminating the fungus responsible for the infection:

  • Athlete's foot (tinea pedis): BFNL Cream 30 gm treats fungal growth between the toes and on the soles of the feet, helping to relieve scaling, peeling, and severe itching.
  • Ringworm (tinea corporis): BFNL Cream 30 gm clears ring-like red rashes on the arms, legs, or trunk by stopping the underlying fungal infection.
  • Jock itch (tinea cruris): BFNL Cream 30 gm targets yeast and fungal infections in the groin and inner thigh area, soothing redness, chafing, and burning sensations.
  • Sweat rash (cutaneous candidiasis): BFNL Cream 30 gm helps clear red, irritated skin rashes that develop in warm skin folds, such as under the breasts, armpits, or groin.
  • Pityriasis versicolour: BFNL Cream 30 gm treats this yeast infection that causes patches of discoloured, flaky skin on the chest, back, neck, or arms.
     

Key Benefits

BFNL Cream 30 gm helps eliminate fungal skin infections while relieving the uncomfortable symptoms they cause, allowing your skin to heal and regain its normal appearance.

Key benefits include:

  • Relieves itching and irritation: Helps reduce persistent itching, burning, redness, and soreness caused by fungal infections.
  • Promotes healthier skin: Clears peeling, scaling, cracking, and discoloured patches, allowing healthy skin to regenerate.
  • Treats the infection at its source: Eliminates the fungus responsible for the infection, reducing the likelihood of the infection spreading or recurring when used as suggested.
  • Convenient once-daily application: The once-daily treatment schedule makes it easier to complete the full course and improve treatment adherence.
     

Directions for Use

  • BFNL Cream 30 gm is for external use only.
  • It is usually applied once daily, preferably at bedtime, or as advised by your doctor.
  • Clean and dry the affected area before using BFNL Cream 30 gm. Apply a thin layer of this medicine to the affected area and gently rub it in.
  • Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine.
  • If BFNL Cream 30 gm comes in contact with eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with water immediately.

How BFNL Cream 30 gm Works

BFNL Cream 30 gm contains bifonazole, an antifungal medicine that works by stopping the growth of fungi responsible for skin infections. BFNL Cream 30 gm works by blocking the production of ergosterol, an essential substance that fungi need to build and maintain their cell membrane. Without enough ergosterol, the fungal cell membrane becomes weak and damaged, causing the fungal cells to leak their contents and eventually die. This helps stop the infection from spreading while clearing the existing fungal infection. BFNL Cream 30 gm also penetrates well into the upper layers of the skin, allowing it to reach the fungi at the site of infection and provide effective treatment. Together, these actions help eliminate fungal infections, relieve symptoms such as itching, redness, and scaling, and support the natural healing of the affected skin.
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Alcohol

Caution

BFNL Cream 30 gm should be taken as advised by your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

BFNL Cream 30 gm is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/using this medicine.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

BFNL Cream 30 gm is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using/taking this medicine.

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Driving

Safe

BFNL Cream 30 gm does not cause side effects. So it is safe to use in driving.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking BFNL Cream 30 gm.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking BFNL Cream 30 gm.

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Children

Caution

Inform your doctor before taking BFNL Cream 30 gm, because the doctor may discuss risks and benefits of BFNL Cream 30 gm used in children.

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Heart

Caution

BFNL Cream 30 gm should be used with caution in patients with heart problems. Please inform your doctor before using it.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

BFNL Cream 30 gm should be used in elderly patients only when recommended by a doctor. If you have any concerns about using BFNL Cream 30 gm for geriatrics, please consult a doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of BFNL Cream 30 gm

An overdose of this topical cream is highly unlikely when used as directed. However, if the medication is accidentally swallowed, or if severe skin irritation occurs from excessive application, seek immediate medical attention or contact a poison control centre.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep the affected area clean and dry: Dry your skin thoroughly after bathing, showering, or exercising, especially between skin folds and toes.
  • Wear breathable clothing: Choose loose-fitting cotton or other breathable fabrics to reduce sweating and moisture build-up that encourages fungal growth.
  • Maintain good personal hygiene: Change your socks, underwear, and bed linen regularly to reduce the risk of reinfection.
  • Avoid sharing personal items: Do not share towels, clothing, shoes, or hairbrushes, as fungal infections can spread through contaminated items.
  • Use separate towels: Keep one towel for the infected area and another for the rest of your body to minimise the spread of the fungus.
     
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for BFNL Cream 30 gm to start to work: The exact onset time of BFNL Cream 30 gm has not been clinically established. The time for which the effects of BFNL Cream 30 gm last: The duration of BFNL Cream 30 gm’s effect is clinically not established.

What if you forget to take BFNL Cream 30 gm

If you forget to apply a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed one and continue with your regular schedule. Do not apply extra cream to make up for a missed dose.

Storage

•Store BFNL Cream 30 gm at room temperature, ideally between 20°C and 25°C (68°F to 77°F).

Drug Warnings

  • Avoid contact with sensitive areas: Do not allow the cream to come into contact with your eyes, nose, mouth, or other mucous membranes. If accidental contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
  • Maintain proper hand hygiene: Wash your hands before and after applying BFNL Cream 30 gm unless you are treating your hands, to prevent spreading the infection.
  • Avoid using other topical products on the same area: Do not apply cosmetics, sunscreens, or other medicated skin products to the treated area unless your doctor advises otherwise.
  • Inspect the product before use: Do not use the cream if the tube is damaged, leaking, or if the product has changed in colour, consistency, or smell.
  • Complete the full course of treatment: Continue using BFNL Cream 30 gm for the entire suggested duration, even if your symptoms improve earlier, to help prevent the infection from returning.
     

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  • Warfarin: Applying BFNL Cream 30 gm over large skin areas or beneath airtight dressings may rarely enhance the blood-thinning effect of warfarin, increasing the risk of bruising or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you are taking anticoagulants.
     

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No clinically significant food interactions are known with BFNL Cream 30 gm when used as directed.     
 

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIFUNGALS]

FAQs

BFNL Cream 30 gm is used to treat fungal infections.
BFNL Cream 30 gm contains "bifonazole" which belongs to the imidazole antifungal group that kills fungi by causing holes in its cell membrane, thereby leaking all content out. Thus BFNL Cream 30 gm improves your skin infection.
Do not stop using BFNL Cream 30 gm even if you feel better until the doctor's advised course is finished. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
BFNL Cream 30 gm should be used with caution in liver diseases, kidney diseases, heart diseases, human immunodeficiency virus.
Common side effects of BFNL Cream 30 gm are skin rash, scaling, redness of the skin, and dry skin. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Check the label for directions and use as advised by the doctor. Apply the medicine on clean and dry affected area.
You are advised to use BFNL Cream 30 gm for the duration suggested by the doctor. The duration of treatment will depend upon your condition and response to the treatment.
Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths. Avoid harsh products on your skin. Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
BFNL Cream 30 gm should not be used if you are allergic to any of its components.
BFNL Cream 30 gm may lower the effectiveness of latex condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps. Therefore, avoid contact of BFNL Cream 30 gm with such contraceptives.
The serum concentration of warfarin may increase when used with BFNL Cream 30 gm. Hence, consult the doctor before using BFNL Cream 30 gm with warfarin to prevent interaction.
BFNL Cream 30 gm is effective against a broad range of fungi, including dermatophytes, yeasts, molds, and dimorphic fungi.
No, you should not apply BFNL Cream 30 gm to open wounds, severely broken skin, or raw areas unless specifically instructed by your doctor. Applying it to damaged skin can increase systemic absorption and skin irritation. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure.
If your skin symptoms do not show signs of improvement after two to three weeks of consistent daily use, or if they get worse, stop using the product and talk to your doctor.
There is limited clinical data on using this topical treatment during pregnancy. It should only be used if the potential benefits outweigh the risks. Talk to your doctor before starting this treatment if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
It is not known whether this topical medication passes into breast milk in significant amounts. If you are breastfeeding, consult your healthcare provider before use, and do not apply the cream to your chest area to avoid accidental ingestion by your baby. Talk to your doctor for personalised advice.
Do not cover the treated area with airtight dressings, tight bandages, or plastic wraps unless your doctor explicitly tells you to do so. Covering the skin can trap moisture, worsen the infection, and increase systemic absorption of the drug. Talk to your doctor.
BFNL Cream 30 gm is for external skin use only. If anyone accidentally swallows the cream, seek medical attention immediately or contact your local poison control center. Talk to your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
You should avoid applying other creams, ointments, or lotions to the same area of skin at the same time as BFNL Cream 30 gm, as they may interfere with how well the medication is absorbed. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need to use other skin products.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A-24, Shivshakti Housing Society, Sahayog Nagar Talawade Nr Gavali School , PUNE, Maharashtra, India - 411034.
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