Piro Z Ointment
Piro Z Ointment
¥2,100 JPY
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Piroace Z Ointment
For weeping athlete’s foot. Low-irritation vaseline base × once daily care
For these people and situations
Product overview
Piroace Z Ointment is an athlete’s foot and tinea treatment product manufactured and sold by Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare. It contains the antifungal ingredient Lanoconazole as the core, combined with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredients to prevent secondary infection and reduce inflammation. It uses a low-irritation vaseline base and is especially suitable for weeping athlete’s foot that stings painfully. The active ingredients remain in the affected area for a long time with once-daily application, making it easy to incorporate into daily use.
Athlete’s foot may still have residual fungi even after symptoms disappear. Continued use after symptoms subside is important. Read the precautions carefully before use and consult a pharmacist or registered seller.
Product features
Long-lasting antifungal ingredient
LanoconazolePenetrates well into the affected area and is effective even for athlete’s foot with thickened keratin. Remains in the affected area for a long time, showing effects with once-daily use.
Low-irritation vaseline base
Ointment formulationBecause it is an ointment based on vaseline, it is gentle on the affected area and especially suitable for weeping symptoms where the medicine stings painfully.
Antibacterial ingredient to prevent secondary infection
Isopropyl methylphenolCares for secondary infections caused by scratching. Included to help prevent worsening of athlete’s foot symptoms.
Anti-inflammatory ingredient that suppresses inflammation
Glycyrrhetinic acidContains anti-inflammatory ingredients that suppress inflammation of the affected area. Supports inflammation associated with athlete’s foot.
Active ingredients
| Ingredient name | Content (per 100g) | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Lanoconazole | 1.0g | Antifungal ingredient |
| Isopropyl methylphenol | 0.3g | Antibacterial ingredient |
| Glycyrrhetinic acid | 0.5g | Anti-inflammatory ingredient |
Indications and effects
Dosage and administration
| How to use | Dosage | Number of applications |
|---|---|---|
| Apply to affected area | Appropriate amount | Once a day |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
QWhat kind of athlete’s foot is Piroace Z Ointment suitable for?
AIt is a low-irritation vaseline-based formulation. It can be used for all symptoms but is especially recommended for weeping athlete’s foot where the medicine stings painfully. (Source: Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare official FAQ)
QCan I stop using it once symptoms disappear?
AEven if itching stops and the skin looks healed, it is important to continue treatment for at least 2 to 4 weeks afterward. First, continue use once daily for 2 weeks. (Source: Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare official FAQ)
QHow should I use the Liquid, Cream, and Ointment of the Piroace Z series differently?
AUse according to the condition of the affected area. Liquid is suitable for dry, flaky types; Cream is for peeling or blistering; Ointment is especially suitable for weeping areas where the medicine stings. (Source: Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare official FAQ)
🌱 Brand Story
Piroace is a brand of athlete’s foot and tinea treatment products developed by Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare Co., Ltd. The antifungal ingredient "Lanoconazole" became a switch OTC in 2006, and the Piroace Z series was the first in Japan to obtain manufacturing and marketing approval for a combination product containing Lanoconazole with other ingredients. The series features three formulations—Liquid, Cream, and Ointment—allowing selection according to the condition of the affected area. Ointment is for weeping types, Cream for peeling or blistering, and Liquid for dry types, providing options tailored to symptoms.
- Do not use if you have had hypersensitivity reactions (rash, redness, itching, swelling, etc.) to this product or its ingredients.
- Do not use on eyes, around the eyes, mucous membranes (mouth, nose, vagina, etc.), scrotum, or external genitalia.
- Do not use on eczema, wet or eroded areas, cracks, or severe wounds.
- If you are receiving medical treatment, are an infant, pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller before use.
- If the affected area is on the face or widespread, if it is suppurating, or if you are unsure whether it is eczema, athlete’s foot, jock itch, or ringworm, please consult in advance.
- If rash, redness, itching, irritation, swelling, stinging, or erosion appears after use, stop using immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller.
- If symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks of use, discontinue use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller.
- Be sure to check the precautions for use (contraindications) of Designated Class 2 OTC Drugs.
- Store away from direct sunlight, high temperature, and humidity.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not transfer to other containers (this may cause misuse or change the quality).
- Do not use products past their expiration date.
