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Bifocan Cream 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

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Canbro Healthcare

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Bifocan Cream

Bifocan Cream 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 Bifocan Cream 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 Bifocan Cream, 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 Bifocan Cream

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

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

Key Benefits

Bifocan Cream 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.
     
Side effects of Bifocan Cream
  • Apply a hot/cold pack to the affected area.
  • Doing gentle exercises can help cope with pain by stretching muscles.
  • Get enough sleep. It helps enhance mood and lower pain sensitivity.
  • Avoid alcohol, smoking and tobacco as they can increase pain.
  • Follow a well-balanced meal.
  • Meditation and massages may also help with pain.
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
Here are the few steps for dealing with itching caused by drug use:
  • Report the itching to your doctor immediately; they may need to change your medication or dosage.
  • Use a cool, damp cloth on the itchy area to help soothe and calm the skin, reducing itching and inflammation.
  • Keep your skin hydrated and healthy with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
  • Try not to scratch, as this can worsen the itching and irritate your skin.
  • If your doctor prescribes, you can take oral medications or apply topical creams or ointments to help relieve itching.
  • Track your itching symptoms and follow your doctor's guidance to adjust your treatment plan if needed. If the itching persists, consult your doctor for further advice.
  • Consult a doctor or dermatologist to identify and stop the medication causing the problem.
  • Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics, steroid creams, or immune system-targeting medications to heal your skin, manage symptoms, and prevent new blisters.
  • Follow your doctor’s advice on how to care for blisters.
  • Limit activities if necessary, as blisters on your hands or feet may affect your mobility.
  • Try not to scratch the affected area and avoid exposure to excessive heat and sun.
  • Wear loose, cotton clothing to avoid irritation to your skin.
  • If you have blisters in your mouth, stick to softer foods and avoid crunchy ones.
  • Apply moisturizer immediately after showering or bathing.
  • Use a moisturizer containing lanolin, petroleum jelly, glycerine, hyaluronic acid or jojoba oil.
  • Do not use hot water for bathing. Instead use warm water and limit showers and bath to 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Apply a sunscreen with SPF-30 or higher.
  • Avoid harsh soaps, detergents and perfumes.
  • Do not scratch or rub the skin.
  • Drink adequate water to prevent dehydration.
  • Wear pants, full sleeves and a wide-brimmed hat while going out in the sun.
  • Inform your doctor about your medical history, including allergies or sensitivities.
  • Consult your doctor to adjust the medication or explore alternative treatments.
  • Drink water to hydrate your skin.
  • Refrain from scratching to avoid further irritation, infection, and scarring.
  • Avoid contact with harsh chemicals and allergens.

Directions for Use

  • Bifocan Cream 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 Bifocan Cream. 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 Bifocan Cream comes in contact with eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse with water immediately.

How Bifocan Cream Works

Bifocan Cream contains bifonazole, an antifungal medicine that works by stopping the growth of fungi responsible for skin infections. Bifocan Cream 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. Bifocan Cream 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

Bifocan Cream should be taken as advised by your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Bifocan Cream 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

Bifocan Cream 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

Bifocan Cream 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 Bifocan Cream.

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Kidney

Caution

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

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Children

Caution

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

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Heart

Caution

Bifocan Cream 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

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

What if I have taken an overdose of Bifocan Cream

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

What if you forget to take Bifocan Cream

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 Bifocan Cream 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 Bifocan Cream 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 Bifocan Cream for the entire suggested duration, even if your symptoms improve earlier, to help prevent the infection from returning.
     

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Warfarin: Applying Bifocan Cream 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.
     
No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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Drug-Food Interactions

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No clinically significant food interactions are known with Bifocan Cream when used as directed.     
 

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

Bifocan Cream is used to treat fungal infections.
Bifocan Cream 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 Bifocan Cream improves your skin infection.
Do not stop using Bifocan Cream even if you feel better until the doctor's advised course is finished. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Bifocan Cream should be used with caution in liver diseases, kidney diseases, heart diseases, human immunodeficiency virus.
Common side effects of Bifocan Cream 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 Bifocan Cream 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.
Bifocan Cream should not be used if you are allergic to any of its components.
Bifocan Cream may lower the effectiveness of latex condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps. Therefore, avoid contact of Bifocan Cream with such contraceptives.
The serum concentration of warfarin may increase when used with Bifocan Cream. Hence, consult the doctor before using Bifocan Cream with warfarin to prevent interaction.
Bifocan Cream is effective against a broad range of fungi, including dermatophytes, yeasts, molds, and dimorphic fungi.
No, you should not apply Bifocan Cream 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.
Bifocan Cream 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 Bifocan Cream, 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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