Best Medicines for Fungal Infection in India
Common in India. Treated with antifungal creams or oral medicines.
Last updated: April 2026
Clotrimazole
Use: First-line topical antifungal.
Side effects: Mild irritation
Side effects: Mild irritation. First-line topical antifungal.
Luliconazole
Use: Newer, once daily, more effective.
Side effects: Mild irritation
Side effects: Mild irritation. Newer, once daily, more effective.
Terbinafine
Use: For resistant infections.
Side effects: Liver effects (oral)
Side effects: Liver effects (oral). For resistant infections.
Fluconazole
Use: Oral for widespread infection.
Side effects: Nausea
Side effects: Nausea. Oral for widespread infection.
When to See a Doctor
If doesn't improve in 2 weeks, spreads, or affects nails.
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