Undecenoates

These indications are based on manufacturer information for both originator and generic products. For product specific indications, please refer to product specific manufacturer information

South African indications: 

• Athlete's foot and other fungal infections of the skin
• Auxiliary agent in the treatment of pruritus vulvae, flexural infective eczema, psoriasis and neurodermatitis (cre)

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any of its excipients

Cautions

• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding
• Renal impairment
• Hepatic impairment
• Elderly

Forms avail. in SA and covered in this monograph: pdr, cre

Infections caused by: Fungi (including dermatophytes)

Specific doses based on individual indications

Please note that the dosages below should be used in combination with regional guidelines, taking into account local antibiotic sensitivities

Athlete's foot
- Treatment

• Topical (pdr): Apply small quantity to affected area(s), 12hrly after washing and drying; Treatment duration: 1 week after resolution
• Topical (cre): Apply small quantity to affected area(s), dly

- Prevention

• Topical (pdr): Apply small quantity to socks or directly to feet, dly

Fungal infections of the skin

• Topical (cre): Apply small quantity to affected area(s), dly

Pay particular attention to area between toes

No information available

Pregnancy

• FDA Pregnancy Category Not Rated (NR)

Breastfeeding

• Caution; no information available

Renal Impairment

• Caution; no information available

Hepatic Impairment

• Caution; no information available

Elderly    

• Caution; no information available

Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders

• Skin irritation

No information available

None routine

Undecenoates are antifungal agents.

Undecenoate is available in several formulations. Please note the list below gives examples of products which are available and is not necessarily comprehensive. The listing of a product does not constitute endorsement of the product by EMGuidance; likewise, failure to list a product does not imply that EMGuidance disapproves of the product. This information is put together on the basis of the National Government's Medicines Price Registry at the time of publication

COMBINATION PREPARATIONS

Zinc undecanoate/ Undecanoic acid

Cream (per g) 5g/1.25g

• Mycota (Reckitt Benckiser)

Powder (per g) 200mg/20mg 

• Mycota (Reckitt Benckiser)