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Tenafin cream is used on the skin to treat superficial dermatophytosis, a fungal infection of the skin. It is meant for interdigital tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea corporis (ringworm) and tinea cruris (jock itch). These infections are caused by E. floccosum, T. mentagrophytes, T. rubrum and T. tonsurans.
Pharmacology
Butenafine is a synthetic antifungal medicine. Its structure and its action are related to the allylamine antifungals. The exact way it works hasn't been established, but it is thought to act by altering cellular membranes. This makes the membranes more permeable and stops the fungus from growing.
Butenafine is mainly active against dermatophytes, and against this group of fungi its fungicidal activity is superior to that of terbinafine, naftifine, tolnaftate, clotrimazole and bifonazole. It also works against Candida albicans, where its activity is superior to that of terbinafine and naftifine. Butenafine gives low MICs for Cryptococcus neoformans and Aspergillus spp. as well.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
For interdigital tinea pedis, apply Butenafine twice a day for 7 days, or once a day for 4 weeks. For tinea corporis or tinea cruris, apply it once a day for two weeks. In all three conditions, use enough Butenafine cream to cover the affected areas and the skin immediately around them.
Side Effects
Butenafine Hydrochloride may rarely cause mild burning or irritation where it's applied. Hypersensitivity reactions can also occur.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Tenafin cream is for external use only. Don't use it in the eyes, in the mouth or inside the vagina. If the skin becomes irritated or sensitive while using Tenafin cream, stop the treatment and start suitable therapy for it.
Contraindications
Butenafine Hydrochloride should not be used by anyone who is known to be, or may be, sensitive to this cream or to any of its components.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Butenafine HCl is a Pregnancy Category C medicine. No adequate and well-controlled studies have been done, so it should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. It isn't known whether butenafine HCl passes into human milk, so a doctor should take care when prescribing it to a nursing woman.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Use in Special Populations
Nobody has studied whether Butenafine Hydrochloride is safe or works in children under 12 years of age.
Overdose
No cases of butenafine HCl overdose in humans have been reported so far.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Store Butenafine Hydrochloride below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Common questions about Fintop 1%
What is Fintop 1% Cream?
Fintop 1% Cream is a medicine that contains Butenafine Hydrochloride. It is made by Drug International Unani Ltd. It belongs to the Topical Antifungal preparations group of medicines.
What is Fintop used for?
Tenafin cream is used on the skin to treat superficial dermatophytosis, a fungal infection of the skin. It is meant for interdigital tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea corporis (ringworm) and tinea cruris (jock itch).
What are the side effects of Fintop?
Butenafine Hydrochloride may rarely cause mild burning or irritation where it's applied. Hypersensitivity reactions can also occur.
Can I take Fintop during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Butenafine HCl is a Pregnancy Category C medicine. No adequate and well-controlled studies have been done, so it should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Fintop?
No cases of butenafine HCl overdose in humans have been reported so far. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Fintop?
Store Butenafine Hydrochloride below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Do I need a prescription for Fintop?
Fintop is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.