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butenafine acid (Mentax, Lotrimin Ultra)

Tradenames: Mentax, Lotrimin Ultra. Indications: -> fungal infections of the skin a) tinea pedis (athlete's foot) b) tinea corporis (ringworm of the body) c) tinea cruris (jock itch) Contraindications: pregnancy-category B safety in lactation ? Dosage: 1% cream to area QD. Mechanism of action: 1) fungicidal 2) remains active in the skin for at least a week after cessation of use [3]

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Tinea corporis Tinea cruris (jock itch) Tinea pedis (athlete's foot)

General

dermatologic agent antifungal agent

Database Correlations

PUBCHEM correlations

References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996.
  2. Prescriber's Letter 9(2):11 2002
  3. Prescriber's Letter 11(3):15 2004