Tenafin

Tenafin1%

Type:15gm Tube

Generic Name:Butenafine 1 % topical

Manufacturer:Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Price:50.00

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Indication

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

Contraindication

Application to eye area.

Mode of Action

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

Precaution

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

Side Effect

Common burning, stinging Less Common contact dermatitis, erythema, irritation, itching

Pregnancy Category Note

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

Alternative brand of Tenafin

FintopFintop

  • 1%
  • Cream
  • Butenafine 1 % topical

Price: ৳40.15

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