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Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.--
In Canada--
Generic name product may be available in the U.S.
Tolnaftate (tole-NAF-tate) belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals. It is used to treat some types of fungus infections. It may also be used together with medicines taken by mouth for fungus infections.
Tolnaftate is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of tolnaftate for your medical problem.
Tolnaftate is available in the following dosage forms:
If you are taking this medicine without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For tolnaftate, the following should be considered:
Allergies--Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to tolnaftate. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives or dyes.
Pregnancy--Tolnaftate topical preparations have not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans.
Breast-feeding--Tolnaftate topical preparations have not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Children--Tolnaftate should not be used on children up to 2 years of age, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Although there is no specific information comparing use of tolnaftate in children 2 years of age and older with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children 2 years of age and older than it does in adults.
Older adults--Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of tolnaftate in the elderly with use in other age groups.
Other medicines--Although certain medicines should not be used
together at all, in other
cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction
might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other
precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are
using any other topical prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter
[OTC]) medicine that is to be applied to the same area of the skin. Before applying
tolnaftate, wash the affected area and dry thoroughly.
Then apply enough medicine to cover the affected area. Keep this medicine away from the eyes
. For patients using the
powder form
of this medicine:
Proper Use of This Medicine
For patients using the aerosol powder form of this medicine:
For patients using the solution form of this medicine:
For patients using the aerosol solution form of this medicine:
To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this medicine for 2 weeks after burning, itching, or other symptoms have disappeared , unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Do not miss any doses .
Dosing--The dose of tolnaftate will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average dose of tolnaftate. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Missed dose--If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. Then go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Storage--To store this medicine:
If your skin problem does not improve within 4 weeks, or if it becomes worse, check with your health care professional.
To help prevent reinfection after the period of treatment with this medicine, the powder or spray powder form of this medicine may be used each day after bathing and carefully drying the affected area.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your health care professional as soon as possible if the following side effect occurs:
Skin irritation not present before use of this medicineWhen you apply the aerosol solution form of this medicine, a mild temporary stinging may be expected.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your health care professional.
Revised: 11/05/91
Interim revision: 08/10/94
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