Fungal Infections
Antifungal drugs for skin, nail, and systemic fungal infections
Antifungal
Fights fungal infections in the body
Amphotericin B
PrescriptionSerious fungal infections of the blood, brain, lungs, or other organs, cryptococcal meningitis (a dangerous fungal infection of the brain common in people living with HIV), severe oral or throat thrush that does not respond to other treatments, histoplasmosis, aspergillosis
Clotrimazole
OTCVaginal yeast infection (white discharge, itching down below), ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, skin fungal infections, oral thrush, nappy rash caused by fungus
Fluconazole
PrescriptionVaginal yeast infection (toilet infection), oral thrush (white patches in the mouth), skin fungal infections like ringworm, fungal infections of the blood and organs, cryptococcal meningitis (a serious brain infection common in people with HIV)
Griseofulvin
PrescriptionRingworm (on the body, scalp, groin, or feet), fungal nail infections, jock itch, athlete's foot, fungal infections of the skin and hair
Itraconazole
PrescriptionRingworm (body, groin, athlete's foot), fungal nail infections, oral thrush (white patches in the mouth), vaginal yeast infection, skin fungal infections, serious fungal infections of the lungs and body
Ketoconazole
PrescriptionSkin fungal infections (ringworm), jock itch (crotch area fungus), athlete's foot, dandruff and flaky scalp, yeast infections on the skin, fungal infections in the mouth (oral thrush), serious internal fungal infections
Miconazole nitrate
OTCRingworm, athlete's foot (fungus between toes), jock itch (fungus in groin area), yeast infections of the skin, oral thrush (white patches in the mouth), vaginal yeast infection (itching and discharge), fungal nail infections, nappy rash caused by yeast
Nystatin
OTCMouth thrush (white patches in the mouth), throat yeast infection, stomach and intestinal fungal infections, vaginal yeast infection (candidiasis), skin fungal infections, nappy rash caused by yeast
Terbinafine
PrescriptionRingworm (body, groin, and foot), athlete's foot, fungal nail infections, fungal skin infections
Terbinafine Hydrochloride
PrescriptionRingworm (body, groin, and feet), athlete's foot, fungal nail infections, jock itch, skin fungal infections (tinea), and other fungal conditions of the skin
Combination
Reduces swelling and fights fungal infections
Beclometasone; Clotrimazole; Gentamicin
PrescriptionSkin rashes with infection, fungal skin infections with swelling, eczema with secondary infection, ringworm with inflammation, itchy infected skin, nappy rash with infection
Betamethasone; Clotrimazole; Gentamicin
PrescriptionSkin rashes with infection, eczema with fungal or bacterial infection, ringworm with inflammation, stubborn body rash, infected skin patches, jock itch with bacterial infection, nappy rash with infection
Betamethasone; Clotrimazole; Neomycin sulfate
PrescriptionSkin rashes with fungal and bacterial infection, eczema with infection, ringworm with inflammation, itchy skin infections, infected dermatitis
Antifungal and Corticosteroid combination
Fights fungal infections and reduces skin inflammation
Combination
Reduces inflammation, kills fungus, and bacteria
Combination anti-infective and anti-inflammatory
steroid, antifungal, antibiotic
Antibiotic, Antifungal, Antiprotozoal combination
Fights infections caused by bacteria, fungi, and parasites
Topical corticosteroid and antifungal combination
Reduces inflammation and fungal infections on skin
Combination topical steroid, antifungal, and antibiotic
Reduces inflammation and kills fungal infections
Combination cream
anti-inflammatory
Antifungal, Corticosteroid, and Antibiotic combination
Fights fungal infections, reduces swelling, kills bacteria
Antifungal, Corticosteroid, Antibiotic
combination
Antifungal and Antibiotic combination
Fights fungal and bacterial skin infections
Antifungal and anti-inflammatory
topical skin treatment
Antiseptic and Antifungal dye
Kills germs and fungal infections on skin
Crystal Violet
OTCMouth thrush (oral candidiasis), skin fungal infections, ringworm, minor wound infections, nipple thrush in breastfeeding mothers, skin sores
Methylrosanilinium Chloride
OTCMouth thrush (oral candidiasis), skin fungal infections, minor wound infections, ringworm, nappy rash caused by yeast, boils, and minor cuts or scrapes that may be infected
Combination antifungal, antibiotic, and corticosteroid cream
anti-inflammatory
Antifungal, Antibiotic, and Corticosteroid combination cream
Fights fungal infections, kills bacteria, reduces inflammation
Combination antibacterial, antifungal, and corticosteroid
steroid cream
Topical antiseptic and keratolytic
skin treatment
Antiseptic/Antiparasitic
skin treatment
Combination cream
Reduces inflammation, kills fungus, stops infection
When to see a doctor
Seek care if you notice any of the following
- You have a severe headache, stiff neck, or confusion, and you think you might have a fungal infection in your brain.
- You have a fungal infection that is spreading quickly to other parts of your body, such as from your skin to your bloodstream.
- You have a fungal infection in your lungs that makes it hard to breathe, or you are coughing up blood.
- You have a fungal infection in your eyes that causes severe pain, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light.
- Your fungal infection is not getting better with treatment, or you have a new symptom that you didn't have before, such as a fever or swollen lymph nodes.
For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.