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Butenafine

    Brands

    DEA Class; Rx, OTC

    Common Brand Names; Lotrimin Ultra, Mentax, Mentax-TC

    • Antifungals, Topical

    Topical antifungal agent; structurally similar to the allylamines (e.g., naftifine and terbinafine); active against a variety of superficial dermatophytes responsible for causing tinea pedis, tinea corporis, and tinea cruris.

    Indicated for the topical treatment of tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and tinea versicolor due to susceptible organisms such as Epidermophyton floccosum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton tonsurans, or Malassezia furfur.
     
    For the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis due to susceptible organisms such as Epidermophyton floccosum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton tonsurans, or Malassezia furfur.

    Hypersensitivity

    Common

    burning

    stinging

    Less Common

    contact dermatitis

    erythema

    irritation

    itching

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    Pregnancy Category: C

    Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

    Adults

    Maximum dosage information not available.

    Elderly

    Maximum dosage information not available.

    Adolescents

    Maximum dosage information not available.

    Children

    >= 12 years: Maximum dosage information not available.
    < 12 years: Safety and efficacy have not been established.

    Infants

    Safety and efficacy have not been established.

     

    Butenafine hydrochloride

    cream

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