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Suggest Medication For Redness And Rashes On Penile Tip
While I have thrown away the guide that was given to me with this medication, I am an un-surcumsized male taking Invokana and am experiencing a redness and rash on the end if my penis. Best i remember, the guide gave an ointment which could to used to counter this reaction. What was it?
Wed, 3 May 2023
Hi,
Invokana (canagliflozin) is used for type 2 diabetes to manage blood sugar. Redness and rash on the penis are not common side effects of Invokana, but they can occur.
If you are experiencing redness and rash on the end of your penis, it is important to see a healthcare provider for an evaluation. They may prescribe an ointment or cream to help relieve the symptoms. Some possible medications that may be used to treat the redness and rash include:
* Antifungal creams: If the rash is due to a fungal infection, an antifungal cream such as clotrimazole or miconazole may be prescribed.
* Steroid creams: If the rash is due to inflammation, a steroid cream such as hydrocortisone may be prescribed to help reduce the inflammation and relieve the itching.
* Antibacterial creams: If the rash is due to a bacterial infection, an antibacterial cream such as mupirocin may be prescribed.
It is important to follow your healthcare provider's instructions for using the medication and to report any side effects you experience. If the symptoms persist or worsen, it is important to see your healthcare provider for further evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Invokana (canagliflozin) is used for type 2 diabetes to manage blood sugar. Redness and rash on the penis are not common side effects of Invokana, but they can occur.
If you are experiencing redness and rash on the end of your penis, it is important to see a healthcare provider for an evaluation. They may prescribe an ointment or cream to help relieve the symptoms. Some possible medications that may be used to treat the redness and rash include:
* Antifungal creams: If the rash is due to a fungal infection, an antifungal cream such as clotrimazole or miconazole may be prescribed.
* Steroid creams: If the rash is due to inflammation, a steroid cream such as hydrocortisone may be prescribed to help reduce the inflammation and relieve the itching.
* Antibacterial creams: If the rash is due to a bacterial infection, an antibacterial cream such as mupirocin may be prescribed.
It is important to follow your healthcare provider's instructions for using the medication and to report any side effects you experience. If the symptoms persist or worsen, it is important to see your healthcare provider for further evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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