A generic formulation of oxiconazole nitrate cream, 1% has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, for the treatment of tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis due to Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, or Epidermophyton floccosum) and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor due to Malassezia furfur.

This is the first generic version of Oxistat to be approved, according to the FDA’s statement announcing the approval.

The label for the generic, manufactured by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. is available here .

emechcatie@frontlinemedcom.com

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