Mentax (Butenafine Hydrochloride Topical) - Summary

MENTAX SUMMARY

Mentax^®
(butenafine HCl) Cream, 1%

Mentax® Cream, 1%, contains the synthetic antifungal agent, butenafine hydrochloride. Butenafine is a member of the class of antifungal compounds known as benzylamines which are structurally related to the allylamines.

Mentax® (butenafine HCl) Cream, 1% is indicated for the topical treatment of the dermatologic infection, tinea (pityriasis) versicolor due to M. furfur (formerly P. orbiculare).

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Published Studies Related to Mentax (Butenafine Topical)

Comparative efficacy of topical 1% butenafine and 1% clotrimazole in tinea cruris and tinea corporis: a randomized, double-blind trial. [2005]

Efficacy and safety of butenafine in superficial dermatophytoses (tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis). [2001.05]

The antifungal agent butenafine manifests anti-inflammatory activity in vivo. [1999.08]

Treatment of toenail onychomycosis with 2% butenafine and 5% Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil in cream. [1999.04]

Management of toenail onychomycosis with 2% butenafine and 20% urea cream: a placebo-controlled, double-blind study. [1998.10]

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