Tolnaftate

DEA Class; Rx

Common Brand Names; Tinactin, Aftate, Barielle Fungus Rx, Breezee Mist Antifungal Foot Powder, Lamisil AF Defense, Absorbine, Ting Antifungal

  • Antifungals, Topical

Topical thiocarbamate antifungal used primarily for treatment of mild to moderate tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea corporis (ringworm), tinea manuum, and tinea versicolor.

Indicated for the treatment of tinea cruris, tinea corporis, tinea manuum, tinea pedis, tinea barbae, and tinea capitis caused by T. rubrumT. mentagrophytesT. tonsuransM. canisM. audouinii, and E. floccosum; also effective in the treatment of tinea versicolor infections due to M. furfur.

For the treatment of fungal otitis externa.

Hypersensitivity

Sensitization

Mild irritation

For external use only

Not for use on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor

When using product avoid contact with eyes

Stop use and ask a healthcare prescriber if irritation occurs or if there is no improvement within 4 weeks (for athlete’s foot and ringworm)

If irritation occurs or if there is no improvement within 2 weeks (for jock itch) see healthcare prescriber

Keep drug out of the reach of children; in case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately

Pregnancy

Not studied

Lactation

Safety unknown

Adults

Maximum dosage information not available.

Elderly

Maximum dosage information not available.

Adolescents

Maximum dosage information not available.

Children

>= 2 years: Maximum dosage information not available.
< 2 years: Not recommended.

Infants

Not recommended.

Tolnaftate

aerosol

  • 1%

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