Tolnaftate

What is Tolnaftate?

• Tolnaftate is a synthetic thiocarbamate used as an anti-fungal agent.

Tolnaftate

Tolnaftate 200

What are the uses of this medicine?

• Tolnaftate cures most athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris) and ringworm (tinea corporis).
• Tolnaftate relieves the itching, irratation, redness, scaling and discomfort which can accompany these conditions.

How does this medicine work?

• Tolnaftate is a topical fungicide.
• Though its exact mechanism unknown, it is believed to prevent ergosterol biosynthesis by inhibiting squalene epoxidase.
• It has also been reported to distort the hyphae and to stunt mycelial growth in susceptible organisms.

Who Should Not Use this medicine ?

• This medicine have no usage limitations.

What drug interactions can this medicine cause?

• Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Is this medicine FDA approved?

• Yes,it was FDA approved.

How should this medicine be used?

Recommended dosage:

• Apply a thin layer of the product over the affected area twice daily (morning and night) or as directed by a doctor.

Administration:

• Tolnaftate comes as a cream, liquid, powder, gel, spray powder, and spray liquid for application to the skin.
• Tolnaftate usually is applied twice a day.
• The burning and soreness of athlete's foot or the itching of jock itch should decrease within 2 to 3 days. Continue treatment for at least 2 weeks after symptoms disappear. A total of 4-6 weeks of treatment may be necessary.

For athlete's foot:

• Pay special attention to the spaces between the toes.
• Wear well fitting ventilated shoes.
• Change shoes and socks at least once daily.
• For athlete's foot and ringworm, use daily for 4 weeks.
• For jock itch, use daily for 2 weeks.
• If condition persists longer, consult a doctor.
• This product is not effective on the scalp or nails.

What are the dosage forms and brand names of this medicine?

This medicine is available in fallowing doasage form:

• As a cream, liquid, powder, gel, spray powder, and spray liquid

This medicine is available in fallowing brand namesː

• Aftate
• Breezee
• Tinactin
• Ting

What side effects can this medication cause?

The most common side effects of this medicine include:

• skin irritation

What special precautions should I follow?

• For external use only avoid contact with eyes.
• Irritation occurs or if there is no improvement within 4 weeks (for athlete's foot and ringworm)irritation occurs or if there is no improvement within 2 weeks (for jock itch).

What to do in case of emergency/overdose?

• In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline of your country. In the United States, call 1-800-222-1222.

• Overdose related information is also available online at poisonhelp.org/help.
• In the event that the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services. In the United States, call 911.

Can this medicine be used in pregnancy?

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using tolnaftate, call your doctor.

Can this medicine be used in children?

• Do not use on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

What are the active and inactive ingredients in this medicine?

Active Ingredients:

• Tolnaftate

Inactive Ingredients:

• Ceteth-20, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Chlorocresol, Mineral Oil, White Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Phosphate Monobasic, Water

Who manufactures and distributes this medicine?

• Sheffield Pharmaceuticals LLC.

What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?

• Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
• Close cap tighty after ever use.

• Dailymed label info on Tolnaftate
• FDA Tolnaftate

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