oxistat

What is Oxistat?

From the FDA label:Oxiconazole nitrate cream, 1% contains the antifungal active compound oxiconazole nitrate. This formulation is for topical dermatologic use only. Chemically, oxiconazole nitrate is 2´,4´-dichloro-2-imidazol-1-ylacetophenone ( Z )-[ 0 -(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)oxime], mononitrate. The compound has the molecular formula C 18 H 13 ON 3 CI 4 •HNO 3 , a molecular weight of 492.15, and the following structural formula: Oxiconazole nitrate is a nearly white crystalline powder, soluble in methanol; sparingly soluble in ethanol, chloroform, and acetone; and very slightly soluble in water. Oxiconazole nitrate cream contains 10 mg of oxiconazole per gram of cream in a white to off-white, opaque cream base of purified water USP, white petrolatum USP, stearyl alcohol NF, propylene glycol USP, polysorbate 60 NF, cetyl alcohol NF, and benzoic acid USP, 0.2% as a preservative. chemicalstructure

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Who should not take Oxistat

Overdose — what happens if you take too much

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Frequently asked questions

What does Oxistat treat?

Oxistat (Oxiconazole Nitrate) may be used to treat cutaneous candidiasis, tinea pedis, tinea versicolor, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How is Oxistat rated?

pharmaranks gives Oxistat a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Oxistat cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $3.80 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Ketoconazole — about $0.27 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Oxistat?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Oxistat. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Oxistat?

Oxistat is marketed by Fougera Pharms. You can see Fougera Pharms's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Oxistat a brand-name or generic drug?

Oxistat is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Oxiconazole Nitrate.

Is Oxistat available over the counter?

No. Oxistat is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Oxistat come in?

Oxistat is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

Is Oxistat FDA-registered?

Oxistat is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019828. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Oxistat been recalled by the FDA?

Oxistat has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Oxistat safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Oxistat a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.

What are the side effects of Oxistat?

Oxistat's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: During clinical trials, of 955 patients treated with oxiconazole nitrate cream, 1%, 41 (4.3%) reported adverse reactions thought to be related to drug therapy. These reactions included pruritus (1.6%); burning (1.4%); irritation and allergic contact dermatitis (0.4% each); folliculitis (0.3%);… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.