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Tolnaftate

Other antifungals for topical use

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Therapeutic class
Other antifungals for topical use
Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Brand names

Absorbine Jr. AntifungalBlis-To-SolCidacinClarusFungi-GoneFungi-GuardFungi-Nail Reformulated Mar 2019FungifoamHongo Killer AntifungalLamisil DefenseMolecular AFMycocide NSOpti-NailProclearzTinactinTinadermTolcylenTritolnacidehiVETIC

Available as

10 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.001 MG/MG · Topical Ointment10 MG/ML0.01 MG/MG0.01 MG/MG · Topical Ointment100000 UNT/ML · Topical Cream6.67 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.01 MG/MG · Patch10 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.01 MG/MG · Topical Gel0.01 MG/MG · Powder0.0025 MG/MG · Powder

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

Uses
For effective treatment of most athlete's foot and ringworm. Relieves itching, scaling, cracking, burning, redness, soreness, irritation, and discomfort. Helps prevent most athlete's foot (dermatophytosis) with daily use.
How to use / dosing
For athlete's foot and ringworm: use daily for 4 weeks. Clean the affected area and dry thoroughly. Apply a thin layer of the product over affected area twice daily (morning and night) or as directed by a doctor. Supervise children in the use of this product. This product is not effective for the treatment of ringworm of the scalp or nails. For athlete's foot: pay special attention to spaces between the toes, wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes, and change shoes and socks at least once daily. To prevent athlete's foot, apply once or twice daily (morning and/or night). Apply to skin around the nail and cuticle.

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
For external use only. Do not use on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if: irritation occurs, there is no improvement within 4 weeks (for athlete's foot and ringworm).
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

53 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.