butenafine acid (Mentax, Lotrimin Ultra)

Introduction

Tradenames: Mentax, Lotrimin Ultra.

Indications

• fungal infections of the skin
  • tinea pedis (athlete's foot)
  • tinea corporis (ringworm of the body)
  • tinea cruris (jock itch)

Contraindications

pregnancy-category B

safety in lactation ?

Dosage

1% cream to area QD

Mechanism of action

• fungicidal
• remains active in the skin for at least a week after cessation of use

More general terms

• dermatologic agent
• antifungal agent

Additional terms

• Tinea corporis
• Tinea cruris (jock itch)
• Tinea pedis (athlete's foot)

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=2484
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=443867
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=83888