Mentax Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
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