Butenafine

Butenafine is a prescription as well as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication used for the treatment of fungal infections such as tinea pedis, ringworm & jock itch, and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor.

• Butenafine is available under the following different brand names: Lotrimin Ultra, Mentax, Mentax-TC

Common side effects of Butenafine include:

• burning
• stinging
• irritation
• redness
• itching at the application site
• worsening of the skin condition

Serious side effects of Butenafine include:

• severe burning/stinging and itching at the site of application

Rare side effects of Butenafine include:

• none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, coordination loss, unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights
• Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, light-headedness, or passing out

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult and pediatric dosage

Cream

• 1%

Tinea Pedis

Adult dosage

• Cream: Apply to the affected areas twice daily for at least 1 week; not to exceed 4 weeks
• Gel: Apply to the affected area twice daily for 7 days
• Solution: Apply to the affected area twice daily for 7 days

Pediatric dosage

• Children younger than 12 years: Safety & efficacy not established
• Children older than 12 years: As in adults

Ringworm & Jock Itch (Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris)

Adult dosage

• Cream: Apply to the affected area once or twice daily for at least 1 week; not to exceed 4 weeks
• Gel: Apply to the affected area once daily for 7 days
• Solution: Apply to the affected area once daily for 7 days in tinea corporis and tinea cruris; apply to affected areas twice daily for 7 days in tinea versicolor

Pediatric dosage

• Children younger than 12 years: Safety & efficacy not established
• Children older than 12 years: As in adults

Tinea (Pityriasis) Versicolor

Adult dosage

• Apply once daily for 2 weeks

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, healthcare provider, or pharmacist first.

• Butenafine has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs.
• Butenafine has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs.
• Butenafine has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs.
• Butenafine has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your healthcare professional or doctor for additional medical advice, health questions, or concerns.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Butenafine?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Butenafine?”

Cautions

• For external use only
• Not for use on nails or scalp, near the mouth or eyes, or for vaginal yeast infections
• When using this product, protect your eyes from this product; if eye contact occurs, rinse your eyes thoroughly with water
• Stop use and ask a healthcare professional if too much irritation occurs or irritation gets worse
• Keep out of the reach of children; if swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Ask a healthcare professional
• Lactation
  • Ask a healthcare professional