From the FDA Drug Label
If there is a lack of therapeutic response, KOH smears, cultures, or other diagnostic methods should be repeated.
- The patient should be monitored for:
- Therapeutic response: If there is a lack of therapeutic response, diagnostic methods should be repeated.
- Symptoms of irritation: The patient should be advised to notify the physician promptly if symptoms of irritation develop.
- Allergic reactions: Although rare, the patient should be monitored for allergic reactions, burning, itching, rash, eczema, and pain on application 1.
- It is recommended that KOH smears, cultures, or other diagnostic methods be used to confirm the diagnosis of cutaneous or mucocutaneous candidiasis and to rule out infection caused by other pathogens 1.