Haloprogin Halotex

Haloprogin is used as an external drag for moderate dermatophyte infections (shingles), and it is effective for superficial Candida infections. Synonyms of this drug are halotex, mycilan, micanden, and others. 

Haloprogin (Halotex) is available as a 1% cream or solution, which is applied topically. It is applied twice a day for 2 to 4 weeks. It is used principally in the treatment of tinea pedis. 

Studies continued with two other topical agents for use in treatment of dermatophytoses. Tolnaftate (Tlnactln), as a 1 per cent powder, was found effective in both prevention and treatment of tinea pedis caused by Candida. Trichophyton and Epidermophyton.2 Haloprogin (Halotex), used topically as either a 1 per cent solution or as a cream, was found to be more effective than a placebo O and comparable to tolnaftate l in the treatment of experimental dermatophytlc infections (Trichophyton rubrum) and naturally occurring human Infections. 

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