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Butenafine
Latest prescription information about Butenafine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Butenafine
Pronunciation : byoo TEN ah fine
Trade Name(s):
India- Butop Cream, Fintop Cream. International- Mentax. This medication is an antifungal, prescribed for dermatological infections such as tinea versicolor (rashes on the trunk region of the body), athlete’s foot, ringworm, and jock itch that prevent the growth of fungus. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: Topical As 1% cream: For tinea pedis: Apply twice daily for 7 days. For tinea corporis, tinea cruris and tinea versicolor: Apply once daily for 2 weeks. How it should be taken : It comes as a cream to apply topically. Special Instruction : *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. Do not use this in children less than 12 years. Side Effects : Local-Mild burning sensation at the site of application, severe blistering, itching, redness, peeling, dryness, swelling, or irritation of the skin. *Avoid the use of occlusive dressings unless otherwise directed by the physician. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature, and keep away from children. |
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