• Biogel indications
• Uses of Biogel in details
• Biogel description
• Biogel dosage
• Biogel interactions
• Biogel side effects
• Biogel contraindications

What is Biogel?

Biogel is used to treat infections caused by a fungus or yeast. It works by killing the fungus or yeast or preventing its growth.

Biogel cream is used to treat:

• Athlete's foot (tinea pedis; ringworm of the foot);
• Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis);
• Ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch);
• Seborrheic dermatitis;
• "Sun fungus" (tinea versicolor; pityriasis versicolor); and
• Yeast infection of the skin (cutaneous candidiasis).

Biogel foam or gel is used to treat seborrheic dermatitis (scaly areas on your skin or scalp).

Biogel 1% shampoo is used to treat dandruff.

Biogel 2% shampoo is used to treat "sun fungus" (tinea versicolor; pityriasis versicolor).

Biogel may also be used for other fungus infections of the skin as determined by your doctor.

Most forms of Biogel are available only with your doctor's prescription. Some forms are available without a prescription. However, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use for your medical condition.

Biogel indications

Biogel is an imidazole antifungal administered topically or by mouth. It is given by mouth in chronic mucocutaneous or vaginal candidiasis, in fungal infections of the gastrointestinal tract, in dermatophyte infections of the skin and fingernails not responding to topical treatment, and in systemic infections including blastomycosis, candidiasis, coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and paracoccidioidomycosis.

It has been given for the prophylaxis of fungal infections in immunocompromised patients, although fluconazole or itraconazole are usually preferred. It has been recommended that, because of its erratic absorption and slow therapeutic response, Biogel should not be used for the treatment of life-threatening fungal infections, including fungal meningitis, or for severe infections in immunocompromised patients. Also, because of the risk of hepatotoxicity the use of Biogel in nonsystemic fungal infections tends to be restricted to serious infections resistant to other treatment.

How should I use Biogel?

Use Biogel gel as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• An extra patient leaflet is available with Biogel gel. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
• Wash your hands before and immediately after using Biogel gel.
• Spread a thin layer of Biogel gel onto the affected area with the tips of your fingers. Gently rub it in. Be sure to cover the entire affected area and the healthy skin around it.
• Do not touch your eyes or nose while you are applying Biogel gel.
• Wait for at least 20 minutes after you apply Biogel gel before you apply makeup or sunscreen.
• Do not wash the area where you applied Biogel gel for at least 3 hours after you apply it.
• If you miss a dose of Biogel gel, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Biogel gel.

Uses of Biogel in details

Use: Labeled Indications

Fungal infections (systemic):

US labeling: Treatment of susceptible systemic fungal infections, including blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, paracoccidioidomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, and chromomycosis in patients who have failed or who are intolerant to other antifungal therapies

Limitations of use: Biogel should only be used when other effective antifungal therapy is not available or tolerated and the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks. Biogel tablets are not indicated for the treatment of onychomycosis, cutaneous dermatophyte infections, or Candida infections.

Canadian labeling: Treatment of serious or life-threatening systemic fungal infections (eg, systemic candidiasis, chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, coccidioidomycosis, paracoccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and chromomycosis) where alternate therapy is inappropriate or ineffective; may be considered for severe dermatophytoses unresponsive to other therapy

Off Label Uses

Cushing syndrome

Data from a retrospective multicenter study support the use of Biogel in the management of patients with Cushing disease. The study authors found the side effects of Biogel to be acceptable; however, close monitoring of liver enzymes is advised. Additional trials may be necessary to further define the role of Biogel in this condition.

Based on the Endocrine Society

Biogel description

Biogel contains the following ingredients: D-Water, maltodextrin (corn), partially hydrolyzed sodium caseinate, lactalbumin hydrolysate, canola oil, medium-chain triglycerides (fractionated coconut oil), L-arginine, corn oil, magnesium chloride, potassium citrate, tribasic calcium phosphate, citric acid, soy lecithin, ascorbic acid, dibasic potassium phosphate, choline chloride, carrageenan, potassium chloride, taurine, L-carnitine, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, α-tocopheryl acetate, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, β-carotene, cupric sulfate, thiamine chloride HCl, pyridoxine HCl, riboflavin, vitamin A palmitate, folic acid, biotin, chromium chloride, sodium molybdate, potassium iodide, sodium selenate, phylloquinone, cyanocobalamin and vitamin D3.

Biogel is a ready-to-feed enteral product as a supplemental or sole-source nutrition complete and balanced nutrition for tube feeding. It is calorie dense at 1.3 cal/mL and contains a protein system of partially hydrolyzed proteins, including peptides and amino acids, to utilize the dual absorption system of the gut. Biogel is lactose- and gluten-free.

Caloric Distribution: See Table 1.

Analysis: See Table 2.

Biogel dosage

Biogel Dosage

Generic name: Biogel 200mg

Dosage form: tablet

The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.

There should be laboratory as well as clinical documentation of infection prior to starting Biogel therapy. The usual duration of therapy for systemic infection is 6 months. Treatment should be continued until active fungal infection has subsided.

Adults

The recommended starting dose of Biogel® (Biogel) Tablets is a single daily administration of 200 mg (one tablet). If clinical responsiveness is insufficient within the expected time, the dose of Biogel® Tablets may be increased to 400 mg (two tablets) once daily.

Children

In small numbers of children over 2 years of age, a single daily dose of 3.3 to 6.6 mg/kg has been used. Biogel® Tablets have not been studied in children under 2 years of age.

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Biogel interactions

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Biogel is a potent inhibitor of the cytochrome P450 3A4 enzyme system. Coadministration of Biogel Tablets and drugs primarily metabolized by the cytochrome P450 3A4 enzyme system may result in increased plasma concentrations of the drugs that could increase or prolong both therapeutic and adverse effects.

Biogel Tablets inhibit the metabolism of terfenadine, resulting in an increased plasma concentration of terfenadine.

Biogel inhibits the metabolism of astemizole. Biogel potently inhibits the metabolism of cisapride resulting in a mean eight-fold increase in AUC of cisapride.

Biogel Tablets may alter the metabolism of cyclosporine, tacrolimus, and methylprednisolone, resulting in elevated plasma concentrations of the latter drugs.

Coadministration of Biogel Tablets with midazolam or triazolam has resulted in elevated plasma concentrations of the latter two drugs.

It is, therefore, advisable to monitor digoxin concentrations in patients receiving Biogel.

When taken orally, imidazole compounds like Biogel may enhance the anticoagulant effect of coumarin-like drugs.

a potential interaction involving the latter agents when used concomitantly with Biogel Tablets (an imidazole) can not be ruled out.

Concomitant administration of Biogel Tablets with phenytoin may alter the metabolism of one or both of the drugs.

Concomitant administration of rifampin with Biogel Tablets reduces the blood levels of the latter. INH (isoniazid) is also reported to affect Biogel concentrations adversely.

Biogel side effects

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Topically applied Biogel appears to have a low order of toxicity and is generally well tolerated. Adverse effects have been reported in up to 5% of patients receiving Biogel 2% cream and have consisted principally of local reactions such as severe irritation, pruritus, and stinging. A painful allergic reaction, consisting of localized swelling and inflammation, occurred in at least one patient receiving Biogel 2% cream and contact dermatitis occurred in another.

In several studies evaluating the potential of topical Biogel for causing dermal irritation, contact sensitization, or phototoxic or photoallergenic reactions in healthy adults, topical application of Biogel 2% cream caused mild transient erythema in some individuals, but did not cause contact sensitization of the delayed hypersensitivity type, irritation, phototoxicity, or photocontact sensitization.

Contact dermatitis has been reported following topical application of imidazole-derivative azole antifungals (e.g., clotrimazole, econazole, miconazole, oxiconazole, sulconazole, tioconazole). Cross-sensitization appears to occur among the imidazole derivatives; however, cross-sensitivity appears to be unpredictable. The fact that patients with contact sensitivity to one imidazole-derivative azole antifungal may be sensitive to other similar drugs should be considered.

Although hepatotoxicity has occurred during treatment with oral Biogel, it is unlikely that this adverse effect would occur with Biogel 2% cream since the drug does not appear to be appreciably absorbed following topical application to skin.

Adverse effects reported in patients receiving topical Biogel 2% as a shampoo applied to the skin include pruritus, application site reaction, and dry skin. Adverse effects reported in patients receiving Biogel shampoo to the scalp include increased hair loss, irritation, abnormal hair texture, scalp pustules, dry skin, pruritus, and oiliness or dryness of the hair and scalp. In some patients with permanently waved (“permed”) hair, use of Biogel resulted in loss of the curl.

Biogel contraindications

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Drug Interactions

Coadministration of a number of CYP3A4 substrates such as dofetilide, quinidine cisapride and pimozide is contraindicated with Biogel® Tablets. Coadministration with Biogel can cause elevated plasma concentrations of these drugs and may increase or prolong both therapeutic and adverse effects to such an extent that a potentially serious adverse reaction may occur. For example, increased plasma concentrations of some of these drugs can lead to QT prolongation and sometimes resulting in life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias including occurrences of torsades de pointes, a potentially fatal arrhythmia.

Additionally, the following other drugs are contraindicated with Biogel® Tablets: methadone, disopyramide, dronedarone, ergot alkaloids such as dihydroergotamine, ergometrine, ergotamine, methylergometrine, irinotecan, lurasidone, oral midazolam, alprazolam, triazolam, felodipine, nisoldipine, ranolazine, tolvaptan, eplerenone, lovastatin, simvastatin and colchicine.

Enhanced Sedation

Coadministration of Biogel® Tablets with oral midazolam, oral triazolam or alprazolam has resulted in elevated plasma concentrations of these drugs. This may potentiate and prolong hypnotic and sedative effects, especially with repeated dosing or chronic administration of these agents. Concomitant administration of Biogel® Tablets with oral triazolam, oral midazolam or alprazolam is contraindicated.

Myopathy

Coadministration of CYP3A4 metabolized HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors such as simvastatin, and lovastatin is contraindicated with Biogel® Tablets.

Ergotism

Concomitant administration of ergot alkaloids such as dihydroergotamine and ergotamine with Biogel® Tablets is contraindicated.

Liver Disease

The use of Biogel® Tablets is contraindicated in patients with acute or chronic liver disease.

Hypersensitivity

Biogel® is contraindicated in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to the drug.

Active ingredient matches for Biogel:

Ketoconazole in Chile.

Royal jelly in Italy.

Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer)	Price, USD
Gel; Topical; Ketoconazole 2%
Biogel 170 ml Suspension	$ 0.01
List of Biogel substitutes (brand and generic names):
Biobees (United Kingdom)
Biosett (Colombia)
Biovital (India)
Dragee; Oral; Folic Acid 0.25 mg; Hawthorn Dry Extract 2.5 mg; Hawthorn Fruit Dry Extract 4 mg; Iron / Ferrous II Sulfate 16 mg; Iron / Iron III Sodium Citrate Complex 16.5 mg; Motherwort Herb Dry Extract 1 mg; Vitamin A / Retinol Acetate 500 IU; Vitamin (Micro Labs)
10's (Micro Labs)	$ 0.82
Dragee; Oral; Folic Acid 0.25 mg; Hawthorn Dry Extract 2.5 mg; Hawthorn Fruit Dry Extract 4 mg; Iron / Ferrous II Sulfate 16 mg; Iron / Iron III Sodium Citrate Complex 16.5 mg; Motherwort Herb Dry Extract 1 mg; Vitamin A / Retinol Acetate 500 IU; Vitamin (Micro Labs)
Biovital Ginseng extract 42.5 mg, vitamin B1 1 mg, vitamin B21.5 mg, vitamin B6 1 mg, vitamin B12 1 mcg, nicotinamide 10 mg, calciumpantothenate 5 mg, vitamin C50 mg, zinc sulphatemonohydrate 10 mg, calcium 75mg, soy protein isolate 75 mg, phosphorus 58 mg, f (Micro Labs)	$ 1.01
Biovital Ginseng extract 42.5 mg, vitamin B1 1 mg, vitamin B21.5 mg, vitamin B6 1 mg, vitamin B12 1 mcg, nicotinamide 10 mg, calciumpantothenate 5 mg, vitamin C50 mg, zinc sulphatemonohydrate 10 mg, calcium 75mg, soy protein isolate 75 mg, phosphorus 58 mg, f (Micro Labs)	$ 1.01
Biovital Ginseng extract 42.5 mg, vitamin B1 1 mg, vitamin B21.5 mg, vitamin B6 1 mg, vitamin B12 1 mcg, nicotinamide 10 mg, calciumpantothenate 5 mg, vitamin C50 mg, zinc sulphatemonohydrate 10 mg, calcium 75mg, soy protein isolate 75 mg, phosphorus 58 mg, f (Micro Labs)	$ 1.01
Biovital Ginseng extract 42.5 mg, vitamin B1 1 mg, vitamin B21.5 mg, vitamin B6 1 mg, vitamin B12 1 mcg, nicotinamide 10 mg, calciumpantothenate 5 mg, vitamin C50 mg, zinc sulphatemonohydrate 10 mg, calcium 75mg, soy protein isolate 75 mg, phosphorus 58 mg, f (Micro Labs)	$ 1.01
BIOVITAL soft-gelatin cap 10's (Micro Labs)	$ 1.01
Biovital Ginseng extract 42.5 mg, vitamin B1 1 mg, vitamin B21.5 mg, vitamin B6 1 mg, vitamin B12 1 mcg, nicotinamide 10 mg, calciumpantothenate 5 mg, vitamin C50 mg, zinc sulphatemonohydrate 10 mg, calcium 75mg, soy protein isolate 75 mg, phosphorus 58 mg, f (Micro Labs)	$ 1.01
Biovital Ginseng extract 42.5 mg, vitamin B1 1 mg, vitamin B21.5 mg, vitamin B6 1 mg, vitamin B12 1 mcg, nicotinamide 10 mg, calciumpantothenate 5 mg, vitamin C50 mg, zinc sulphatemonohydrate 10 mg, calcium 75mg, soy protein isolate 75 mg, phosphorus 58 mg, f (Micro Labs)	$ 1.01
Biozoral (Mexico)
Boots Anti-Dandruff Ketoconazole (United Kingdom)
Boots Anti-Dandruff Ketoconazole 2% (United Kingdom)
Botaderm (Greece)
Botaderm 2% (Greece)
C-86 (Argentina)
C-86 Crema (Argentina)
Cadiconazol (Vietnam)
Cadiconazol 20 mg/1 g x 1 tube x 5 g
Can Tab (India)
Can Tab 200mg TAB / 10 (Am. Biocare)	$ 1.81
CAN TAB tab 200 mg x 10's (Am. Biocare)	$ 1.81
Can Z
Can Z Skin 60 ml Shampoo (American Biocare)	$ 1.19
Can-Z (India)
Can-Z Ketoconazole 2 %, zincpyrithione 1 % w/v. SHAMPOO / 60ml (Am. Biocare)	$ 1.19
60ml (Am. Biocare)	$ 1.19
CAN-Z shampoo 60ml (Am. Biocare)	$ 1.19
Candiderm (Brazil)
Cream; Topical; Beclomethasone Dipropionate 0.025%; Clotrimazole 1%; Gentamicin Sulfate 0.1% (Ache)
Candiderm 1 tube 15 g (Ache)
Candoral (Brazil)
Canizol (Finland)
Canizol vet (Estonia, Iceland, Poland)
Capel (Brazil)
Carbod Ket (Paraguay)
Cetocona (Brazil)
Cetoconalab (Brazil)
Cetoconazol (Brazil)
Cetoconazol Ache (Brazil)
Cetoconazol Actavis (Portugal)
Cetoconazol Alpharma (Portugal)
Cetoconazol Aurovitas (Portugal)
Cetoconazol Biosintetica (Brazil)
Cetoconazol Cimed (Brazil)
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References

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3. DrugBank. "ketoconazole". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01026 (accessed September 17, 2018).

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