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Athlete Foot Cream

TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
■ adults and children 12 years and over ■ 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 wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes. Change shoes and socks at least once daily. ■ between the toes only: apply twice a day (morning and night) for 1 week or as directed by a doctor ■ on the bottom or sides of the foot: apply twice a day (morning and night) for 2 weeks or as directed by a doctor ■ for jock itch and ringworm: apply once a day (morning or night) for 1 week or as directed by a doctor ■ wash hands after each use ■ children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Max Dose
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Primary Use
cures most athlete's foot (tinea pedis) cures most jock itch (tinea crurs) and ringworm (tinea corporis) relieves itching, burning, cracking and scaling which accompany these conditions
Summary

Indications and usage cures most athlete's foot (tinea pedis) cures most jock itch (tinea crurs) and ringworm (tinea corporis) relieves itching, burning, cracking and scaling which accompany these conditions Dosage and administration ■ adults and children 12 years and over ■ 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 wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes.

Change shoes and socks at least once daily. ■ between the toes only: apply twice a day (morning and night) for 1 week or as directed by a doctor ■ on the bottom or sides of the foot: apply twice a day (morning and night) for 2 weeks or as directed by a doctor ■ for jock itch and ringworm: apply once a day (morning or night) for 1 week or as directed by a doctor ■ wash hands after each use ■ children under 12 years: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions For external use only on nails or scalp in or near the mouth or eyes for vaginal yeast infections do not get into eyes, if eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. stop use and ask a doctor if too much irritation occurs or gets worse. if swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right away.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage cures most athlete's foot (tinea pedis) cures most jock itch (tinea crurs) and ringworm (tinea corporis) relieves itching, burning, cracking and scaling which accompany these conditions Dosage and administration ■ adults and children 12 years and over ■ 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 wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes. Change shoes and socks at least once daily. ■ between the toes only: apply twice a day (morning and night) for 1 week or as directed by a doctor ■ on the bottom or sides of the foot: apply twice a day (morning and night) for 2 weeks or as directed by a doctor ■ for jock itch and ringworm: apply once a day (morning or night) for 1 week or as directed by a doctor ■ wash hands after each use ■ children under 12 years: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions For external use only on nails or scalp in or near the mouth or eyes for vaginal yeast infections do not get into eyes, if eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. stop use and ask a doctor if too much irritation occurs or gets worse. if swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right away.

Monitoring

  • For external use only on nails or scalp in or near the mouth or eyes for vaginal yeast infections do not get into eyes, if eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
  • stop use and ask a doctor if too much irritation occurs or gets worse.
  • if swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right away.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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