Mentax

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Skin infections (topicals)

Mentax Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Butenafine HCl 1%; crm.

Pharmacological Class

Benzylamine antifungal.

How Supplied

Crm—15g, 30g

Manufacturer

Mentax Indications

Indications

Tinea versicolor, t. corporis, t. cruris, and interdigital t. pedis.

Mentax Dosage and Administration

Adult

Apply to affected and immediately surrounding area. T. versicolor, corporis, cruris: Apply once daily for 2 wks. T. pedis: Apply twice daily for 1 wk, or once daily for 4 wks. Reevaluate if no improvement after therapy.

Children

Not recommended.

Mentax Contraindications

Not Applicable

Mentax Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Mentax Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Avoid eyes, nose, mouth, mucous membranes. Do not occlude. Discontinue if irritation develops and confirm diagnosis. Sensitivity to allylamines. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.

Mentax Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Mentax Interactions

Not Applicable

Mentax Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Burning/stinging, worsening of condition, other local irritation.

Mentax Clinical Trials

See Literature

Mentax Note

Not Applicable

Mentax Patient Counseling

See Literature