Blis-To-Sol

Undecylenic Acid, also known and sold under the trade names of Blis-To-Sol, Caldesene, and Cruex, is a product which belongs to the group of drugs known as antifungals.

This product is used in the treatment of some types of fungus infections. It is considered as to work by slowing the growth process of the fungus.

It is available in many dosage forms – liquid, spray, solution, cream, tincture, foam, ointment, and powder.

Before the decision to start the treatment with this medication is made, it is essential to get informed about the expected beneficial effects and potential side effects and risks. For the decision to be made, the beneficial effects must outweigh the potential risks. This is a decision that you and your doctor, together, will have to make. During the consultations, it is important to inform the doctor about:

Allergies

Inform the doctor about any allergic reactions to any kind of medications, prescribed or no prescribed. Also, inform the healthcare professional about any allergic reactions to any specific kind of food, dye, fabric and etc.

Pediatric

Proper studies done have confirmed that this medication must not be used within children younger than 2 years of age. Although, there are no studies done that would confirm the safety of this medication to be used within children older than 2 years of age, it is not expected to occur any different side effects than it does among adults.

Geriatric

Although, there are no studies done that would confirm the safety of this medication to be used within geriatric patients, it is not expected to occur any age-connected risks. However, extra caution is required when this medication is used within the elderly, due to the increased sensitivity among the elderly.

Pregnancy

Inform the doctor if you are currently pregnant or have any plans about pregnancy in the near future. There are no studies done that would confirm the safety of this medication to be used during pregnancy. It is unknown if and how would this medication affect the fetus. It is not recommended to be used during pregnancy. It could be used only in cases where the beneficial effects outweigh the potential risks.

Breastfeeding

There are no studies done that would confirm the safety of this medication to be used within nursing mothers. It is unknown if this medication is extracted in the milk, and if or how would it affect the infant. It is not recommended to be used within nursing mothers. It could be used only in cases where the beneficial effects outweigh the potential risks. It could be used only in cases where the beneficial effects outweigh the potential risks.

Drug interactions

Inform the doctor if you are currently using any other medications, prescribed or no prescribed, even vitamins and herbal tea. This is important because certain medications are not recommended to be used in a combination with others, due to the possibility that certain interactions could occur. However, sometimes the doctor may decide to use a certain type of a combination, including two or more medications, to treat your condition, if he or she considers that combination prove as beneficial regarding your condition.

Other interactions

Certain medications are not recommended to be used in a combination with specific type of food, tobacco and alcohol. Because of this, it is important to get informed if there is a need for you to follow a specific type of food, and discontinue your use of tobacco and alcohol during the treatment.

Other medical problems

Inform the doctor about your medical history, any other medical problems and conditions.

For proper use, follow the directions given by your doctor. The topical application of this medication will be explained in the following. Before and after each use, remember to wash your hands with warm water and soap.

This medication must not be used in the eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina. If any of these areas are affected with the medication, wash it right away with warm water. This medication is for external use only.

Apply the medication on the affected area and massage it gently. Do not cover, bandage or wrap the area. The dose is individual for every patient, prescribed by the doctor and based on your condition and the prognosis of the treatment.

This medication is usually applied twice daily. In order to get the most beneficial effects from its use, remember to use this medication regularly.

If you forget a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. Do not double to catch up. This medication is harmful if swallowed.

If swallowing is suspected, inform the doctor as soon as possible.

Visit your doctor regularly, at your scheduled appointments so that he or she would be able to track your condition and make any adjustments if needed. These adjustments may refer to the dose – e.g. the doctor may decide to increase or decrease your dose, or to the treatment itself – the doctor may decide to discontinue your treatment if there are any serious side effects present that would worsen your condition, or if your condition does not improve.

Inform the doctor about any allergic reactions to any kind of medications, prescribed or no prescribed. This is important because this medication may contain inactive substances that could cause certain interactions to occur.

Inform the doctor if you are currently pregnant or have any plans about pregnancy in the near future.

This is important because this medication is not recommended to be used during pregnancy, due to the lack of studies that would confirm the safety of this medication to be used during pregnancy.

The doctor may advise you to start using a proven form of birth control to help prevent pregnancy during the treatment. Inform the doctor if you are currently breastfeeding. This is important because this medication is not recommended to be used within nursing mothers, due to the lack of studies that would confirm the safety of this medication to be used within nursing mothers.

Along with its expected beneficial effects, there are potential side effects that could occur. These side effects do not occur within all patients, also they could be mild or more serious. However, it is essential to get informed about the potential side effects, so that you would be able to notice their presence and inform the doctor as soon as possible.

Common side effects:

• irritation or burning of the treated area.

These are common side effects which are not considered as serious side effects.

However, if their presence worsens or persists, inform the doctor as soon as possible.

A very serious allergic reaction to this medication is not common.

However, if any of the following symptoms occur, inform the doctor right away:

• skin rash,
• itching/swelling of the face/tongue/hands/feet,
• trouble breathing,
• severe dizziness.