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Naftifine
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Drug Interactions
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Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
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Pronunciation
(NAF ti feen)

U.S. Brand Names
Naftin®

Generic Available

No


Synonyms
Naftifine Hydrochloride

Pharmacological Index

Antifungal Agent, Topical


Use

Topical treatment of tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea corporis (ringworm), and tinea pedis (athlete's foot)


Pregnancy Risk Factor

B


Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any component


Warnings/Precautions

For external use only


Adverse Reactions

>10%: Local: Burning, stinging

1% to 10%:

Dermatologic: Erythema, itching

Local: Dryness, irritation


Drug Interactions

No data reported


Mechanism of Action

Synthetic, broad-spectrum antifungal agent in the allylamine class; appears to have both fungistatic and fungicidal activity. Exhibits antifungal activity by selectively inhibiting the enzyme squalene epoxidase in a dose-dependent manner which results in the primary sterol, ergosterol, within the fungal membrane not being synthesized.


Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics

Absorption: Systemic, 6% for cream, less than or equal to 4% for gel

Half-life: 2-3 days

Elimination: Metabolites excreted in urine and feces


Usual Dosage

Adults: Topical: Apply cream once daily and gel twice daily (morning and evening) for up to 4 weeks


Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status

None noted


Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment

None noted


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Patient Information

External use only; avoid eyes, mouth, and other mucous membranes; do not use occlusive dressings unless directed to do so; discontinue if irritation or sensitivity develops; wash hands after application


Nursing Implications

External use only; avoid eyes, mouth, and other mucous membranes; do not use occlusive dressings unless directed to do so; discontinue if irritation or sensitivity develops; wash hands after application


Dosage Forms

Cream, as hydrochloride: 1% (15 g, 30 g, 60 g)

Gel, topical, as hydrochloride: 1% (20 g, 40 g, 60 g)


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