Butenafine 1 % topical

Indications

Butenafine 1 % topical is used for: Skin fungal infections.

Adult Dose

Adult: Topical As 1% cream: For tinea pedis: Apply twice daily for 7 days. not to exceed 4 weeks For tinea corporis, tinea cruris and tinea versicolor: Apply once/twice daily for 2 wk. not to exceed 4 weeks

Child Dose

<12 years old: Safety & efficacy not established >12 years old: As in adults

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Application to eye area.

Precautions

Avoid occlusive dressings. Avoid contact with mouth, eyes and other mucous membranes. Affected areas should be thoroughly cleansed with soap and dried prior to application. Hands should always be washed after applying cream. Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Butenafine 1 % topical : Common burning, stinging Less Common contact dermatitis, erythema, irritation, itching

Mechanism of Action

Butenafine, a benzylamine antifungal, inhibits the enzyme squalene monooxygenase thus decreasing sterol biosynthesis.