Athlete's Foot (tolnaftate)
Topical Antifungals Topical Aerosol, Powder (Gram)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Tolnaftate is a synthetic thiocarbamate antifungal agent.
USES: Tolnaftate is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. It is an antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Some forms of tolnaftate may also be used to prevent athlete's foot from coming back.
Generic name: tolnaftate
Pronunciation: (tole-NAF-tate)
Drug class: Topical Antifungals
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
Reference product & biosimilars
No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Athlete's Foot:
- Tinea Barbae
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Manuum
- Tinea Pedis
- Tinea Versicolor
Also known as: Barber's Itch, Beard Ringworm, Corporeal Ringworm, Dermatomycosis Pedis, Dhobie Itch, Eczema Marginatum, Herpes Tonsurans, Jock Itch, Pityriasis Versicolor, Scalp Ringworm, Tinea Circinata, Tinea Furfuracea, Tinea Glabrosa, Tinea Inguinalis, Tinea Manus, Tinea Of Scalp, Tinea Of The Foot, Tinea Of The Hand, Tinea Sycosis, Tinea Tonsurans.
Dosing
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Tolnaftate is applied topically to infected skin as a 1% cream, aerosol liquid spray, aerosol powder spray, powder, or solution.
Contact with eyes, nose, mouth, and other mucous membranes should be avoided. Tolnaftate should not be used on nail or scalp infections.
Prior to application, the infected area should be cleaned with soap and water and dried thoroughly.
The powder or aerosol powder is used alone for the treatment of mild infections or as an adjunct to the cream or solution or systemic antifungal agents when drying of the lesion is desired.
A small amount of the cream or powder or 2 or 3 drops of the solution should be rubbed gently into affected areas. If the aerosol liquid spray or aerosol spray powder is used, a thin layer should be applied.
When used for the treatment of tinea pedis, special attention should be paid to applying the drug in the spaces between the toes. In addition, patients with tinea pedis should wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes and change their shoes and socks at least once daily.
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Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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There are no contraindication contraindications for this drug.
There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
- No disease contraindications
Adverse reactions
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Rare or Very Rare
- Anaphylaxis
- Angioedema
More Frequent
- Pruritus of skin
- Skin inflammation
- Skin irritation
Rare or Very Rare
- Abnormal hair texture
- Alopecia
- Cheilitis
- Dermatitis due to topical drug
- Dry skin
- Erythema
- Hair discoloration
- Skin rash
- Stinging of skin
Precautions
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There are no adequate and controlled studies to date using tolnaftate in pregnant women, and the drug should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed.
It is not known whether tolnaftate is distributed into milk. Safe use of tolnaftate in nursing women has not been established.
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tinea barbae | ||
| B35.0 | ICD10CM | Tinea barbae and tinea capitis |
| Tinea capitis | ||
| B35.0 | ICD10CM | Tinea barbae and tinea capitis |
| Tinea corporis | ||
| B35.4 | ICD10CM | Tinea corporis |
| Tinea cruris | ||
| B35.6 | ICD10CM | Tinea cruris |
| Tinea manuum | ||
| B35.2 | ICD10CM | Tinea manuum |
| Tinea pedis | ||
| B35.3 | ICD10CM | Tinea pedis |
| Tinea versicolor | ||
| B36.0 | ICD10CM | Pityriasis versicolor |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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