Butenafine (Topical)

Brand Names : Mentax

Category

• Antifungal (topical)

Description

Butenafine (byoo-TEN-a-feen) is used to treat fungus infections. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth. Butenafine is applied to the skin to treat:

• athlete's foot (ringworm of the foot; tinea pedis);
• jock itch (ringworm of the groin; tinea cruris);
• ringworm of the body (tinea corporis);
• fungal infection on the skin of the chest, back and shoulders (tinea versicolor).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Topical
• Cream (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Mentax