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Tolnaftate

    Brands

    DEA Class; Rx

    Common Brand Names; Tinactin, Aftate, Barielle Fungus Rx, Breezee Mist Antifungal Foot Powder, Lamisil AF Defense, Absorbine, Ting Antifungal

    • Antifungals, Topical

    Topical thiocarbamate antifungal used primarily for treatment of mild to moderate tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea corporis (ringworm), tinea manuum, and tinea versicolor.

    Indicated for the treatment of tinea cruris, tinea corporis, tinea manuum, tinea pedis, tinea barbae, and tinea capitis caused by T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, T. tonsurans, M. canis, M. audouinii, and E. floccosum; also effective in the treatment of tinea versicolor infections due to M. furfur.

    For the treatment of fungal otitis externa.

    Hypersensitivity

    Sensitization

    Mild irritation

    For external use only

    Not for use on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor

    When using product avoid contact with eyes

    Stop use and ask a healthcare prescriber if irritation occurs or if there is no improvement within 4 weeks (for athlete’s foot and ringworm)

    If irritation occurs or if there is no improvement within 2 weeks (for jock itch) see healthcare prescriber

    Keep drug out of the reach of children; in case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately

    Pregnancy

    Not studied

    Lactation

    Safety unknown

    Adults

    Maximum dosage information not available.

    Elderly

    Maximum dosage information not available.

    Adolescents

    Maximum dosage information not available.

    Children

    >= 2 years: Maximum dosage information not available.
    < 2 years: Not recommended.

    Infants

    Not recommended.

    Tolnaftate

    aerosol

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