Absorbine Athletes Foot
Generic name:tolnaftate topical [ toll-NAF-tate ]
Brand names: Absorbine Athletes Foot, Absorbine Jr. Antifungal, Blis-To-Sol, Clarus Antifungal, Fungi-Guard,
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Drug class:Topical antifungals
What is Absorbine Athletes Foot?
Tolnaftate is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.
Absorbine Athletes Foot (for the skin) is used to treat infections such as athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), and ringworm (tinea corporis). Tolnaftate is also used with other antifungals to treat infections of the nails, scalp, palms, and soles of the feet.
Absorbine Athletes Foot may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Absorbine Athletes Foot if you are allergic to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use Absorbine Athletes Foot if you have other medical conditions.
It is not known whether Absorbine Athletes Foot will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether tolnaftate topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
How should I use Absorbine Athletes Foot?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not take by mouth. Absorbine Athletes Foot is for use only on the skin. Do not use this medicine on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. If this medicine gets in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina, rinse with water.
Do not cover the treated skin area with a bandage
