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Pronunciation |
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(tole
NAF
tate) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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Absorbine® Antifungal [OTC];
Absorbine® Jock Itch [OTC]; Absorbine Jr.® Antifungal [OTC];
Aftate® for Athlete's Foot [OTC]; Aftate® for Jock Itch [OTC];
Blis-To-Sol®[OTC]; Breezee® Mist Antifungal [OTC]; Dr Scholl's
Athlete's Foot [OTC]; Dr Scholl's Maximum Strength Tritin [OTC];
Genaspor®[OTC]; NP-27®[OTC]; Quinsana Plus®[OTC];
Tinactin®[OTC]; Tinactin® for Jock Itch [OTC];
Ting®[OTC] |
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Generic
Available |
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Yes |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Antifungal Agent, Topical |
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Use |
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Treatment of tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, tinea manuum, tinea
versicolor infections |
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Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |
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Contraindications |
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Known hypersensitivity to tolnaftate; nail and scalp
infections |
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Warnings/Precautions |
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Cream is not recommended for nail or scalp infections; keep from eyes; if no
improvement within 4 weeks, treatment should be discontinued. Usually not
effective alone for the treatment of infections involving hair follicles or
nails. |
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Adverse
Reactions |
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1% to 10%:
Local: Irritation, stinging |
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Drug
Interactions |
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No data reported |
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Mechanism of
Action |
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Distorts the hyphae and stunts mycelial growth in susceptible
fungi |
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Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics |
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Onset of action: 24-72 hours |
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Usual Dosage |
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Children and Adults: Topical: Wash and dry affected area; apply 1-3 drops of
solution or a small amount of cream or powder and rub into the affected areas
2-3 times/day for 2-4 weeks |
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Mental Health: Effects
on Mental Status |
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None noted |
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Mental Health:
Effects on Psychiatric
Treatment |
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None noted |
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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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Patient
Information |
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Avoid contact with the eyes; apply to clean dry area; consult the physician
if a skin irritation develops or if the skin infection worsens or does not
improve after 10 days of therapy; does not stain skin or
clothing |
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Nursing
Implications |
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Itching, burning, and soreness are usually relieved within 24-72
hours |
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Dosage Forms |
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Aerosol, topical:
Liquid: 1% (59.2 mL, 90 mL, 120 mL)
Powder: 1% (56.7 g, 100 g, 105 g, 150 g)
Cream: 1% (15 g, 30 g)
Gel, topical: 1% (15 g)
Powder, topical: 1% (45 g, 90 g)
Solution, topical: 1% (10 mL) |
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