Tolnaftate is used in the treatment of tinea infections, based on its FDA-labeled indications. It is a corticosteroid [epc].
Tinea is the name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus. Types of tinea include ringworm, athlete's foot and jock itch. These infections are usually not serious, but they can be uncomfortable. You can get them by touching an infected person, from damp surfaces such as shower … More on Tinea Infections →
INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Mycozyl AL™ is effective in the treatment of most skin infections such as athlete's foot (tinea pedis) and ringworm (tinea corporis). Mycozyl AL™ has been designed to reach skin areas around and under the nails while it relives burning, cracking, scaling and discomfort which accompany these conditions. Mycozyl AL™ is an antifungal that works by preventing and eliminating the growth of fungus on fingers, toes and around the nails. It eliminates and helps stop the spread of fungal infections on cuticles around nail edges and under the nail tips where reachable with applicator brush. Mycozyl AL™ cures and prevents fungal infections from coming back with daily use.
Dosage
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: • Clean the affected area with soap and warm water and dry thoroughly • Apply a thin layer of product over affected area twice daily (morning and night) paying special attention to the edges of the nail, cuticles and skin around the nails or as directed by a doctor • The brush applicator allows for easy application on skin around the nail and cuticle areas. • For athlete's foot, pay special attention to spaces between the toes, wear well-fitting,ventilated shoes, and change shoes and socks at least once daily. • For athlete's foot and ringworm, use daily for 4 weeks. • Supervise children in the use of this product. Use under the direction of a licensed medical practitioner. Call your doctor about side effects. To report side effects, call PureTek Corporation at 1-877-921-7873 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 1
Warnings
WARNINGS: For External Use Only. Not For Ophthalmic Use
Side effects
ADVERSE REACTIONS: The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae and miliaria.
Based on its FDA-labeled indications, Tolnaftate is used in the treatment of tinea infections — corticosteroid [epc]. Use it only as prescribed — your clinician decides whether it's right for you.
What ICD-10 codes apply to Tinea Infections?
Tinea Infections is coded in ICD-10-CM as B35.
Informational only, drawn from FDA labeling and NIH MedlinePlus — not medical advice. Talk to your clinician about whether Tolnaftate is right for you.
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