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- Ringworm can be successfully treated with antifungal medications used either topically or orally.
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Naftin Gel Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Naftin (naftifine) Gel, 1% is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm infections. It is a topical (for the skin) antifungal medication. Common side effects include burning, stinging, irritation, redness, dry skin, or itching at application site.
A sufficient quantity of Naftin Gel, 1% should be gently massaged into the affected and surrounding skin areas twice a day in the morning and evening. The hands should be washed after application. Naftin Gel may interact with other skin medications. Avoid using other topicals at the same time unless your doctor approves. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you are taking. During pregnancy, Naftin Gel should be used only when prescribed. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Naftin Gel Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Naftin® (naftifine) Gel, 1% is indicated for the topical treatment of tinea pedis, tinea cruris and tinea corporis caused by the organisms Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton tonsurans* and Epidermophyton floccosum.*
*Efficacy for this organism in this organ system was studied in fewer than 10 infections.
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Naftin Gel 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.
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Naftin Gel 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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