Butenafine
Key points
- BUTENAFINE (Mentaxreg;) is an antifungal type of antibiotic.
- Keep away from eyes, nose, mouth, vagina and other mucous membranes.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose.
- It treats fungal infections of the skin such as candida, ringworm, jock itch or athlete's foot.
Butenafine skin cream
What is butenafine skin cream? BUTENAFINE (Mentaxreg;) is an antifungal type of antibiotic. It treats fungal infections of the skin such as candida, ringworm, jock itch or athlete's foot. Generic butenafine skin cream is not available.
What should my health care professional know before I use butenafine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- an unusual or allergic reaction to butenafine, other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Butenafine skin cream is for external use only. Do not take by mouth. Keep away from eyes, nose, mouth, vagina and other mucous membranes. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash hands before and after use (if treating hand infections, only wash hands before use). Apply a thin layer of the product to cover the affected skin and surrounding area. You can cover the area with a sterile gauze dressing (bandage); do not use an airtight bandage (such as a plastic-covered bandage). Use at regular intervals. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on your prescriber's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses without advice.
What drug(s) may interact with butenafine?
- There are no known interactions between butenafine skin cream and other drugs Tell your prescriber or health care professional about other skin products you are using. Do not apply butenafine at the same site as other skin preparations without advice. What side effects may I notice from using butenafine?Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
- if area being treated worsens or shows signs of increased irritation, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, or oozing
- if area being treated worsens or shows signs of increased irritation, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, or oozing
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):- burning
- cracking skin
- burning
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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