Tolnaftate (Topical)

Brand Names : Tinactin Cream, Tinactin Jock Itch Cream, Tinactin Jock Itch Spray Powder, Tinactin Powder, Tinactin Solution, Ting Antifungal Cream, Ting Antifungal Powder, Ting Antifungal Spray Liquid, Ting Antifungal Spray Powder, Zeasorb-AF Powder, Pitrex Cream, Tinactin Jock Itch Aerosol Powder, Tinactin Plus Aerosol Powder, Tinactin Plus Powder, Aftate for Athlete's Foot Aerosol Spray Liquid, Aftate for Athlete's Foot Aerosol Spray Powder, Aftate for Athlete's Foot Gel, Aftate for Athlete's Foot Sprinkle Powder, Aftate for Jock Itch Aerosol Spray Powder, Aftate for Jock Itch Gel, Aftate for Jock Itch Sprinkle Powder, Genaspore Cream, NP-27 Cream, NP-27 Powder, NP-27 Solution, NP-27 Spray Powder, Tinactin Aerosol Liquid, Tinactin Aerosol Powder, Tinactin Antifungal Deodorant Powder Aerosol

Proper Use of This Medicine

Before applying tolnaftate, wash the affected area and dry thoroughly. Then apply enough medicine to cover the affected area.

Keep this medicine away from the eyes .

For patients using the powder form of this medicine:

• If the powder is used on the feet, sprinkle it between toes, on feet, and in socks and shoes.

For patients using the aerosol powder form of this medicine:

• Shake well before using.
• From a distance of 6 to 10 inches, spray the powder on the affected areas. If it is used on the feet, spray it between toes, on feet, and in socks and shoes.
• Do not inhale the powder.
• Do not use near heat, near open flame, or while smoking.

For patients using the solution form of this medicine:

• If tolnaftate solution becomes a solid, it may be dissolved by warming the closed container of medicine in warm water.

For patients using the aerosol solution form of this medicine:

• Shake well before using.
• From a distance of 6 inches, spray the solution on the affected areas. If it is used on the feet, spray between toes and on feet.
• Do not inhale the vapors from the spray.
• Do not use near heat, near open flame, or while smoking.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this medicine for 2 weeks after burning, itching, or other symptoms have disappeared , unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Do not miss any doses .

Dosing - The dose of tolnaftate will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average dose of tolnaftate. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For topical dosage forms (aerosol powder, aerosol solution, cream, gel, powder, or topical solution):
  • For fungus infections:
    • Adults and children 2 years of age and over - Apply to the affected area(s) of the skin two times a day.
    • Children up to 2 years of age - Use is not recommended except under the advice and supervision of your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. Then go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store the powder form of this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Keep the medicine from freezing.
• Do not puncture, break, or burn the aerosol powder or aerosol solution container.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.