Butenafine Hydrochloride

Butenafine Hydrochloride Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Trade Name Butenafine Hydrochloride
Generic Butenafine Hydrochloride
Type
Therapeutic Class Topical Antifungal preparations
Manufacturer
Available Country Bangladesh
Last Updated: September 24, 2024 at 5:38 am
Butenafine Hydrochloride
Butenafine Hydrochloride

Uses

Butenafine cream is indicated for the topical treatment of the following superficial dermatophytosis: Interdigital tinea pedis (athlete's foot); Tinea corporis (ringworm); Tinea cruris (jock itch) due to E. floccosum, T. mentagrophytes, T. rubrum, and T. tonsurans.

Dosage

Butenafine Hydrochloride dosage

In the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis, Butenafine should be applied twice daily for 7 days or once daily for 4 weeks. Patients with tinea corporis or tinea cruris should apply Butenafine once daily for two weeks. Sufficient Butenafine cream should be applied to cover affected areas and immediately surrounding skin of patients with interdigital tinea pedis, tinea corporis and tinea cruris.

Side Effects

Rarely local mild burning or irritation may be experienced. Hypersensitivity reactions may occur.

Precaution

Butenafine cream is not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. This is for external use only. If irritation or sensitivity develops with the use of Butenafine cream, treatment should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.

Interaction

Potential drug interactions between butenafine HCl cream and other drugs have not been evaluated.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy Category C. As no adequate and well-controlled studies have been conducted, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. It is not known if butenafine HCl is excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised in prescribing butenafine HCl to a nursing woman.

Contraindication

Butenafine Hydrochloride is contraindicated in individuals who have known or suspected sensitivity to this cream or any of its components.

Special Warning

Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients below the age of 12 years have not been studied.

Acute Overdose

Overdosage of butenafine HCl in humans has not been reported to date.

Storage Condition

Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

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