Naftifun 2% (Cream)

10 gm tube: ৳ 80.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Naftifine hydrochloride
Company Kumudini pharma ltd

Indications

  • Treatment of interdigital tinea pedis
  • Treatment of tinea cruris
  • Treatment of tinea corporis
  • Caused by Trichophyton rubrum

Description

  • Synthetic antifungal agent
  • Allylamine derivative
  • Broad spectrum activity
  • Fungicidal activity against various organisms
  • Fungistatic activity against Candida species

Pharmacology

  • Inhibition of squalene 2,3-epoxidase
  • Interference with sterol biosynthesis
  • Decreased amounts of sterols
  • Accumulation of squalene in cells

Dosage & Administration

  • Topical use only
  • Once-daily application
  • 2 weeks treatment duration
  • Application to affected areas with a margin of healthy skin

Side Effects

  • Pruritus (common adverse reaction)

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B
  • Caution for use during pregnancy
  • Unknown excretion in human milk
  • Caution for use during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Discontinue treatment if redness or irritation develops

Use in Special Populations

  • Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients 12-17 years old
  • Pediatric use established for interdigital tinea pedis and tinea cruris
  • Safety and effectiveness not established in patients under 12 years old
  • Insufficient data on use in patients over 65 years old

Therapeutic Class

  • Topical Antifungal preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store at 25°C
  • Excursions permitted to 15-30°C

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