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Other antifungals for topical use

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Therapeutic class
Other antifungals for topical use
Action class
Benzylamine Antifungal
Chemical class
Benzylamines
Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Brand names

Mentax

Available as

10 MG/ML · Topical Cream

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
Uses cures most athlete's foot between the toes. Effectiveness on the bottom or sides of foot is unknown. cures most jock itch and ringworm relieves itching, burning, cracking, and scaling which accompany these conditions
How to use / dosing
Directions adults and children 12 years and older: use the tip of the cap to break the seal and open the tube wash the affected skin with soap and water and dry completely before applying for athlete's foot between the toes: apply to affected skin between and around the toes twice a day for 1 week (morning and night), or once a day for 4 weeks, or as directed by a doctor. Wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes. Change shoes and socks at least once daily. Apply between and around the toes 1 week twice a day or 4 weeks once a day for jock itch and ringworm: apply once a day to affected skin for 2 weeks or as directed by a doctor. wash hands after each use children under 12 years: ask a doctor image

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only Do not use on nails or scalp in or near the mouth or the eyes for vaginal yeast infections When using this product do not get into the eyes. If eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if too much irritation occurs or irritation gets worse Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

2 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.