Pevaryl Foaming Solution is a topical medication used for the treatment of fungal skin infections and tinea. It contains the active ingredient Econazole nitrate 1% w/w, along with the preservative Benzyl alcohol 0.1% w/w. The foam should be applied to the wet body on three consecutive evenings and should not be rinsed off but allowed to dry. The drug is indicated for conditions such as Pityriasis versicolor, athlete's foot, ringworm, and other tinea or candidal complaints. The treatment may need to be repeated if the infection is not cured after two weeks, and it is also recommended to repeat the course 1 month and 3 months after the initial treatment to prevent relapse
. As for the positive and negative details, the positive aspects include its effectiveness in treating fungal skin infections, its easy application, and the short duration of treatment required. However, some negative aspects may include the potential for skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals, and the need for repeated courses of treatment in some cases. The ingredients of Pevaryl Foaming Solution include:
- Active Ingredient: Econazole nitrate 1% w/w
- Preservative: Benzyl alcohol 0.1% w/w
- In some formulations, it may also contain Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone as preservatives
