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Tolnaftate

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
Label updated
2024-06-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
TOLNAFTATE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Tolnaftate USP 1%

Purpose

Antifungal

Uses
  • for effective treatment of most athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris) and ringworm (tinea corporis)
  • for effective relief of itchy, scaly skin between the toes
  • clears up most athlete's foot infection and with daily use helps keep it from coming back
Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

  • on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor

Label information

When using this product avoid contact with eyes

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • irritation occurs or if there is no improvement within 4 weeks (for athlete's foot and ringworm)
  • irritation occurs or if there is no improvement within 2 weeks (for jock itch)

Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions
  • clean the affected area and dry thoroughly
  • apply a thin layer of the product over the affected area twice daily (morning and night) or as directed by a doctor
  • supervise children in the use of this product

For athlete's foot

  • use daily for 4 weeks. If condition persists longer, consult a doctor
  • pay special attention to the spaces between the toes
  • wear well fitting ventilated shoes
  • change shoes and socks at least once daily

For ringworm, use daily for 4 weeks. If condition persists longer, consult a doctor.

For jock itch, use daily for 2 weeks. If condition persists longer, consult a doctor.

This product is not effective on the scalp or nails.

Other information
  • Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • Lot No. and Exp date: see crimp on tube or see box
Inactive ingredients

Ceteth-20, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Chlorocresol, Mineral Oil, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Phosphate Monobasic, White Petrolatum

Questions?

Adverse Drug Event call (800)616-2471

Dist. By MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150 USA

Re-Oder No. 100497 M-88 Rev. 9/09 Manufactured in USA

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DailyMed Set ID: 63665de7-8415-651f-e053-2991aa0ac2bb · Version 4
NDC: 68071-4245