Naftifine Hydrochloride — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Naftifine Hydrochloride (2 brand names, 2 dosage forms, 1 route)

Available dosage forms: GEL, CREAM.

Routes of administration: TOPICAL.

Brand Names

• NAFTIFINE HYDROCHLORIDE
• NAFTIN

Indications and Usage

Naftifine hydrochloride gel USP, 2% is indicated for the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis caused by the organisms Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Epidermophyton floccosum.

Dosage and Administration

Apply a thin layer of naftifine hydrochloride gel, 2% once daily to the affected areas plus an approximate ½ inch margin of healthy surrounding skin for 2 weeks. For topical use only. Naftifine hydrochloride gel, 2% is not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use.

Contraindications

None.

Mechanism of Action

Naftifine hydrochloride gel is a topical antifungal drug [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.4)] .