Medication guide
Tolnaftate
- Generic name
- Tolnaftate
- Common brand names
- Tinactin
- Medication class
- Topical antifungal
Overview
Its medication class is Topical antifungal. Common uses include Superficial fungal skin infection control. Product forms and labels can differ, so follow the specific package instructions and ask a pharmacist or qualified healthcare professional about individual questions.
How to Take it
- Route
- Topical skin product.
- Time of day
- Apply once to twice daily; for rash/fungal products continue through full course.
- With food/water
- External use only.
- Preparation
- Apply thin layer to clean, dry skin; patch test where possible.
- Safe dose
- Small layer over affected lesions only.
- Max dose
- Do not exceed area/frequency limits on label.
- Frequency
- Usually once to twice daily.
- Other recommendations
- Stop if severe burning, swelling, or spreading redness appears.
Common uses
- Superficial fungal skin infection control
Common side effects
- Redness
- itching
- rash
- blistering
- swelling
- and local sensitization
Important warnings
- Use full duration for fungal clearance; stopping early can cause recurrence. Avoid use on extensive lesions, mucous membranes, or known sensitivity. Discontinue and review if severe dermatitis, swelling, or breathing symptoms.
General interactions information
Minimal; avoid combining with harsh chemical topicals on same lesions
Sources / references
- Tolnaftate — MedlinePlus
U.S. National Library of Medicine
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