Butenafine Hydrochloride, Topical

What are other names for this medicine?

Type of medicine: antifungal

Generic and brand names: butenafine hydrochloride, topical; Lotrimin Ultra; Mentax; Mentax-TC

What is this medicine used for?

This medicine is a cream applied to the skin to treat:

• athlete's foot
• jock itch
• ringworm or other fungal infections on the skin of the chest, back, and shoulders

What should my healthcare provider know before I take this medicine?

Tell your healthcare provider if have had an allergic reaction to any medicine.

Females of childbearing age: Talk with your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine without your healthcare provider's approval.

How do I use it?

Check the label on the medicine for directions about your specific dose. Use this medicine exactly as your healthcare provider prescribes. Use it for as long as prescribed, even if your symptoms improve. If you stop using this medicine too soon, your infection may return.

Wash your hands before and after you apply this medicine.

Before you use this medicine, wash your skin with mild soap and warm water. Rinse and pat dry with a soft towel.

Put a thin layer of medicine on the area where you need it. Using too much medicine or using it too often can increase the risk of side effects from absorption into your body. Do not put a tight bandage on the area or use any other medicine on the same area unless your healthcare provider approves.

Do not get any medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you accidentally get medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse the area well with cool water.

What if I overdose?

An acute overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms. If you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much of this medicine, call the poison control center at 800-222-1222.

What should I watch out for?

This medicine is for external (on the skin) use only.

Do not use this medicine for any condition other than the condition for which it was prescribed. Do not give this medicine to other persons.

What are the possible side effects?

Along with its needed effects, your medicine may cause some unwanted side effects. Some side effects may be very serious. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse.

Serious (report these to your healthcare provider): Severe irritation, rash, blisters, swelling.

Other: Burning, stinging, itching, redness.

What products might interact with this medicine?

No significant interactions have been reported. However, tell your healthcare provider about any other medicines you may be applying to your skin, including nonprescription products.

Keep a list of all your medicines with you. List all the prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins that you take. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the products you are taking.

How should I store this medicine?

Store this medicine at room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed. Protect it from heat, high humidity, and bright light.

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This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions.

Ask your pharmacist for the best way to dispose of outdated medicine or medicine you have not used. Do not throw medicine in the trash.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Do not share medicines with other people.

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