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Naftin Cream Drug Center

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Naftin Cream Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

NAFTIN (naftifine hydrochloride) Structural Formula Illustration

NAFTIN (naftifine hydrochloride) Cream, 2% is indicated for the treatment of: interdigital tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis caused by the organism Trichophyton rubrum in adult patients ≥ 18 years of age.

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What is Patient information?

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Naftin Cream Patient Information: Side Effects

Serious side effects of naftifine topical use are not expected. Stop using naftifine topical and see your doctor if you experience unusual or severe blistering, itching, redness, peeling, dryness, or irritation of the skin.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about naftifine topical (Naftin)?

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Naftin Cream Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat a variety of fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Naftifine is an antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus.

HOW TO USE: Use this medication on the skin only. Clean and thoroughly dry the area to be treated. Apply a thin layer of the medication to and around the affected area and gently rub in. This medication is usually applied once daily if you are using the cream, or twice daily (morning and evening) if you are using the gel, or as directed by your doctor. Wash you...

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