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Tolnaftate Cream 1% ANTIFUNGAL

TOLNAFTATE

Standard Dose
Directions ● wash affected area and dry thoroughly ● apply a thin layer over affected area twice daily (morning and night) ● supervise children in the use of this product ● 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. ● use daily for 4 weeks; if conditions persists longer, ask a doctor. ● to prevent athlete's foot, apply once or twice daily (morning and/or night) ● this product is not effective on the scalp or nails.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses ● proven clinically effective in the treatment of most athlete's foot (tinea pedis), and ringworm (tinea corporis) ● helps prevent most athlete's foot with daily use ● for effective relief of itching, burning and cracking.
Summary

Indications and usage Uses ● proven clinically effective in the treatment of most athlete's foot (tinea pedis), and ringworm (tinea corporis) ● helps prevent most athlete's foot with daily use ● for effective relief of itching, burning and cracking.

Dosage and administration Directions ● wash affected area and dry thoroughly ● apply a thin layer over affected area twice daily (morning and night) ● supervise children in the use of this product ● 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. ● use daily for 4 weeks; if conditions persists longer, ask a doctor. ● to prevent athlete's foot, apply once or twice daily (morning and/or night) ● this product is not effective on the scalp or nails.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses ● proven clinically effective in the treatment of most athlete's foot (tinea pedis), and ringworm (tinea corporis) ● helps prevent most athlete's foot with daily use ● for effective relief of itching, burning and cracking. Dosage and administration Directions ● wash affected area and dry thoroughly ● apply a thin layer over affected area twice daily (morning and night) ● supervise children in the use of this product ● 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. ● use daily for 4 weeks; if conditions persists longer, ask a doctor. ● to prevent athlete's foot, apply once or twice daily (morning and/or night) ● this product is not effective on the scalp or nails. Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only. When using this product avoid contact with the eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if ● irritation occurs ● there is no improvement within 4 weeks Do not use on children under 2 years of age except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings For external use only.
  • • When using this product avoid contact with the eyes.
  • • Stop use and ask a doctor if ● irritation occurs ● there is no improvement within 4 weeks Do not use on children under 2 years of age except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.