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