Tenafin Cream 1%
Tenafin Cream 1% Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
| Trade Name | Tenafin Cream 1% |
| Generic | Butenafine Hydrochloride |
| Weight | 1% |
| Type | Cream |
| Therapeutic Class | Topical Antifungal preparations |
| Manufacturer | Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. |
| Available Country | Bangladesh |
| Last Updated: | October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am |
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
Tenafin Cream 1% 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
Tenafin Cream 1% 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.Innovators Monograph
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