Tolnaftate
Tolnaftate (Tinactin)
Tolnaftate
(toll- NAF-tayt) Absorbine Footcare Aftate for Athlete's Foot Aftate for Jock Itch Genaspor NP-27 Pitrex Quinsana Plus Tinactin Tinactin for Jock Itch Tinactin Plus Ting Zeasorb-AF (OTC)

Classification: Topical antifungal

See Also: See also Anti-Infectives .

Action/Kinetics: Exact mechanism not known; is thought to stunt mycelial growth causing a fungicidal effect.

Uses: Tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, and tinea versicolor. Fungal infections of moist skin areas.

Contraindications: Scalp and nail infections. Avoid getting into eyes. Use in children less than 2 years of age.

Side Effects: Mild skin irritation.

How Supplied: Cream: 1%; Ointment: 1%; Powder: 1%; Solution: 1%; Spray: 1%

Dosage
?Topical: Aerosol Powder, Aerosol Solution, Cream, Ointment, Powder, Solution, Spray Solution
Apply b.i.d. for 2-3 weeks although treatment for 4-6 weeks may be necessary in some instances.