Leaflet MICONAFT 1% cream
Indicated for: fungal infections
Route of administration: cutaneous
Substance: tolnaftate (antifungal)
ATC: D01AE18 (Dermatologicals | Antifungals for topical use | Other antifungals for topical use)
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
Tolnaftate is an antifungal agent used in the treatment of superficial fungal infections of the skin, such as tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), and tinea corporis (ringworm). It works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, an essential component of the fungal cell membrane, leading to fungal destruction.
Tolnaftate is available in the form of creams, powders, sprays, or solutions and is applied topically to the affected area, usually twice daily for 2-4 weeks, depending on the severity of the infection.
Side effects are rare and include local irritation, redness, or a burning sensation at the application site. It is important for patients to complete the full course of treatment to prevent recurrence of the infection.
Tolnaftate is an effective and well-tolerated therapeutic option for the treatment of fungal skin infections, contributing to symptom relief and the elimination of pathogenic fungi.
General data about MICONAFT 1%
- Substance: tolnaftate
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-07-2013
- Product code: W05947001
- Concentration: 1%
- Pharmaceutical form: cream
- Quantity: 1
- Product type: Generic medicine
- Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.