Mentax (Topical)
Generic name:butenafine (topical route) [ bue-TEN-a-feen ]
Drug class:Topical antifungals
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 21, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Mentax
Available Dosage Forms:
- Cream
Therapeutic Class: Antifungal
Chemical Class: Butenafine
Uses for Mentax
Butenafine topical is used to treat fungus infections of the skin, including tinea (pityriasis) versicolor caused by M. furfur. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Mentax
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of butenafine topical in children younger than 12 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of butenafine topical in geriatric patients.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Other medical problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Weakened immune system—Use with caution. This medicine has not been studied in patients with this condition.
Proper use of Mentax
It is very important that you use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause unwanted side effects or skin irritation. Do not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.
This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina. Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts or scrapes. If it...
