TOLNAFTATE belongs to the group of medicines called anti-fungal agents used to treat fungal skin infections like athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. Fungal infection is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection.
TOLNAFTATE contains Tolnaftate, which works by stopping the growth of fungi that cause skin infections. Thereby, it helps treat fungal skin infections.
In some cases, TOLNAFTATE may cause side effects such as irritation or itching at the site of application. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor.
Let the doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in TOLNAFTATE. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects/interactions.
Fungal skin infections
TOLNAFTATE belongs to the group of medicines called anti-fungal agents used to treat fungal skin infections like tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), and tinea corporis (ringworm). TOLNAFTATE contains Tolnaftate, which works by stopping the growth of fungi that cause skin infections. Thereby, it helps treat fungal skin infections. It is effective for relieving itchy and scaly skin between the toes. This medicine clears up athlete's foot infections and, with daily use, keeps it from coming back.
Do not use TOLNAFTATE if you are allergic to any of its components. TOLNAFTATE is for external use only; do not swallow it. Inform the doctor if you have nail or scalp infections. Avoid contact with mouth, nose and eyes. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use coverings such as dressing, bandages, or make-up after applying TOLNAFTATE unless told by the doctor. Let the doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements and herbal products.
Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.
It is not known whether TOLNAFTATE interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.
Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant.
Please consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding.
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Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of TOLNAFTATE in patients with liver impairment.
Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of TOLNAFTATE in patients with kidney impairment.
TOLNAFTATE should not be used in children below two years unless directed by the doctor.
Wash your hands before and after using TOLNAFTATE; however, do not wash your hands if you are applying TOLNAFTATE on your hands.
Fungal skin infection: It is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. The symptoms of a fungal infection include scaly skin, blisters, itching, swelling, irritation and redness.
Athlete's foot: Tinea pedis, also known as athlete's foot, is a fungal infection that generally begins between the toes. It commonly occurs in people with sweaty feet confined within tight-fitting shoes. Symptoms include a scaly rash that causes itching, stinging, and burning sensation.
Jock itch: Tinea cruris, also known as jock itch, is a fungal infection in the skin of the genitals, buttocks and inner thighs. It mostly occurs in people wearing tight-fitting clothing that traps moisture. Symptoms include itchy, red, often ring-shaped rash.
Ringworm: Tinea corporis, also called ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin.