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Naftifine Topical Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 29, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 1%; 2%

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Corporis

1% CREAM: A sufficient quantity should be gently massaged into the affected and surrounding skin areas once a day.
1% GEL: A sufficient quantity should be gently massaged into the affected and surrounding skin areas twice a day in the morning and evening.
2% CREAM: A thin layer should be applied to the affected areas plus a 1/2 inch margin of healthy surrounding skin once a day for 2 weeks.

Uses:
1% CREAM: For the topical treatment of tinea cruris and tinea corporis due to T rubrum, T mentagrophytes, and Epidermophyton floccosum
1% GEL: For the topical treatment of tinea cruris and tinea corporis due to T rubrum, T mentagrophytes, T tonsurans, and E floccosum
2% CREAM: For the treatment of tinea cruris and tinea corporis due to Trichophyton rubrum

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Cruris

1% CREAM: A sufficient quantity should be gently massaged into the affected and surrounding skin areas once a day.
1% GEL: A sufficient quantity should be gently massaged into the affected and surrounding skin areas twice a day in the morning and evening.
2% CREAM: A thin layer should be applied to the affected areas plus a 1/2 inch margin of healthy surrounding skin once a day for 2 weeks.

Uses:
1% CREAM: For the topical treatment of tinea cruris and tinea corporis due to T rubrum, T mentagrophytes, and Epidermophyton floccosum
1% GEL: For the topical treatment of tinea cruris and tinea corporis due to T rubrum, T mentagrophytes, T tonsurans, and E floccosum
2% CREAM: For the treatment of tinea cruris and tinea corporis due to Trichophyton rubrum

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Pedis

1% CREAM: A sufficient quantity should be gently massaged into the affected and surrounding skin areas once a day.
1% GEL: A sufficient quantity should be gently massaged into the affected and surrounding skin areas twice a day in the morning and evening.
2% CREAM: A thin layer should be applied to the affected areas plus a 1/2 inch margin of healthy surrounding skin once a day for 2 weeks.
2% GEL: A thin layer should be applied to the affected areas plus an approximate 1/2 inch margin of healthy surrounding skin once a day for 2 weeks.

Uses:
1% CREAM: For the topical treatment of tinea pedis due to T rubrum, T mentagrophytes, and E floccosum
1% GEL: For the topical treatment of tinea pedis due to T rubrum, T mentagrophytes, T tonsurans, and E floccosum
2% CREAM: For the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis due to T rubrum
2% GEL: For the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis due to T rubrum, T mentagrophytes, and E floccosum

Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Corporis

2 years or older:
2% CREAM: A thin layer should be applied to the affected areas plus a 1/2 inch margin of healthy surrounding skin once a day for 2 weeks.

Uses: For the treatment of tinea corporis due to T rubrum

Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Cruris

12 years or older:
2% CREAM: A thin layer should be applied to the affected areas plus a 1/2 inch margin of healthy surrounding skin once a day for 2 weeks.

Use: For the treatment of tinea cruris due to T rubrum

Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Pedis

12 years or older:
2% CREAM: A thin layer should be applied to the affected areas plus a 1/2 inch margin of healthy surrounding skin once a day for 2 weeks.
2% GEL: A thin layer should be applied to the affected areas plus an approximate 1/2 inch margin of healthy surrounding skin once a day for 2 weeks.

Uses:
2% CREAM: For the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis due to T rubrum
2% GEL: For the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis due to T rubrum, T mentagrophytes, and E floccosum

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


1% Cream and Gel: Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.
2% Cream:
2% Gel: Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 12 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

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