Mentax

Generic Name: butenafine topical (byoo TEN ah fine)

Brand Names: Mentax

What is Mentax (butenafine topical)?

Butenafine topical is an antifungal medication. Butenafine topical prevents fungus from growing on your skin.

Butenafine topical is used to treat athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.

Butenafine topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Mentax (butenafine topical)?

Use this medication for the full amount of time prescribed by your doctor even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely healed.

Do not use bandages or dressings that do not allow air to circulate to the affected area (occlusive dressings) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Wear loose-fitting clothing (preferably cotton).

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Who should not use Mentax (butenafine topical)?

Do not use butenafine topical if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past.

It is not known whether butenafine topical will harm an unborn baby. Do not use butenafine topical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether butenafine passes into breast milk. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use Mentax (butenafine topical)?

Use butenafine topical exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Wash your hands before and after using this medication.

Clean and dry the affected area. Apply the cream once daily as directed by your doctor for the specified length of time.

Use this medication for the full amount of time prescribed by your doctor or recommended in the package even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely healed.

If the infection does not clear up in 4 weeks, or if it appears to get worse, see your doctor.

Do not use bandages or dressings that do not allow air circulation over the affected area (occlusive dressings) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. A light cotton-gauze dressing may be used to protect clothing.

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Store butenafine topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next regularly scheduled dose, skip the dose you missed and apply only the regular amount of butenafine topical. Do not use a double dose unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What happens if I overdose?

An overdose of butenafine topical is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect that a much larger than normal dose has been used or that butenafine topical has been ingested, contact an emergency room or a poison control center.

What should I avoid while using Mentax (butenafine topical)?

Avoid wearing tight-fitting, synthetic clothing that doesn't allow air circulation. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until the infection is healed.

Mentax (butenafine topical) side effects

Serious side effects of butenafine topical use are not expected. Stop using butenafine topical and see your doctor if you experience unusual or severe blistering, itching, redness, peeling, dryness, swelling, or irritation of the skin.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Mentax (butenafine topical)?

Avoid using other topicals at the same time unless your doctor approves. Other skin medications may affect the absorption or effectiveness of butenafine topical

More Mentax resources

• Mentax Side Effects (in more detail)
• Mentax Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Mentax Support Group
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• Mentax Prescribing Information (FDA)


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• Mentax Cream MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

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Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about butenafine topical written for health professionals that you may read.

See also: Mentax side effects (in more detail)