Tinactin

The active ingredient in Tinactin is tolnaftate. Tolnaftate is an antifungal medicine. It acts by inhibiting a protein required for fungi to thrive. This prevents the fungi from spreading and destroys them, which treats the infection.

Follow all directions given to you by your doctor and read all documents provided, including the full Prescribing Information, FDA-Approved Product Labeling, Instructions for Use, and Medication Guide before using Tinactin. However, the following is a synopsis of the general guidelines for the use of Tinactin:

• Do not take by mouth. Tinactin is solely for use on the skin. Avoid using this medication on open wounds, sunburnt, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. If this medication gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina, rinse with water.
• Do not cover the treated skin with a bandage that prevents air circulation. You can use a light cotton-gauze dressing to protect your garments from treated skin areas.
• Wash your hands before and after using this medication, unless you are treating a skin problem on your hands.
• Before applying a thin layer of tolnafate topical, cleanse and dry the skin.

The most common side effects of Tinactin seen in clinical trials as compared to placebo include:

• Skin irritation in the affected area, such as itching or redness.

Some individuals may experience serious side effects while using Tinactin. These side effects may require immediate medical attention. If you experience any of the following, contact your healthcare provider or seek emergency medical help:

• Allergic reaction to the medication, such as hives, skin rash, or swelling.

These are not all of the possible side effects of Tinactin. You should always seek medical advice from your healthcare provider for any questions or concerns about your medical condition or treatment. Read all patient information, medication guides, or drug information sheets that come with this medication. You can also report adverse effects to the Food and Drug Administration at www.fda.gov/medwatch or 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before starting Tinactin, it is crucial to discuss any existing health conditions with your healthcare provider. You should be sure that your healthcare provider is aware of all your medical conditions, including if you have:

If you have any other medical conditions.

There are no contraindications with Tinactin.

The time it takes for tolnaftate to function varies depending on the type of fungal infection. To treat athlete's foot or ringworm, you should apply tolnaftate regularly for a month, and for two weeks if you have jock itch. Even if your symptoms improve, complete your treatment course to ensure that your infection is entirely treated. Contact your healthcare provider if your symptoms have not improved or have worsened after this time.

When Tinactin is taken with other prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements, it may change how they work or increase the frequency or severity of side effects. Make sure that you tell your healthcare professional about anything that you are taking to avoid any negative drug interactions.

There are no major interactions; however, it is important to let your doctor know what other medications you are taking. Let them know if you are taking any medications with miconazole or Lotrimin in them.

This drug is offered as a topical liquid, spray, cream, or powder. While most products treat athlete's foot and ringworm, only a few are helpful for jock itch. Check the package label for directions on the product you own.

Some names of doses could be Tinactin Antifungal cream, Tinactin Jock Itch, Tinactin Athlete’s Foot.

For athlete's foot treatment, jock itch, and ringworm.

Adults and children aged 2 and older: Apply a thin coating to the affected area(s) twice per day (morning and night), or as instructed by your provider. For athlete's foot and ringworm, apply daily for one month. For jock itch, use daily for two weeks.

Children under the age of two: Contact your child's provider.

Prevention of athlete's foot.

Adults and children aged 2 and up: Apply a coating to the afflicted area(s) once to twice daily.

Store at room temperature and keep out of reach of children.

Bayer Healthcare is the company that manufactures Tinactin.

There are no generic versions available of Tinactin.

Finish the entire course, even if your symptoms improve quickly. Stopping too soon may cause the infection to recur. When the treatment term advised on the label or by your doctor is up (typically 2-4 weeks), you can simply stop using it; there is no need to taper.

Talk to your doctor if you are already pregnant or if you have any plans to become pregnant. They will know or recommend what is best for you.

Talk to your doctor if you are already breastfeeding or if you have any plans to breastfeed. They will know or recommend what is best for you.