Drug Detail:Tinaspore (Tolnaftate topical [ toll-naf-tate ])
Drug Class: Topical antifungals
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Corporis
Apply to the affected area once or twice a day for 2 to 4 weeks.
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Cruris
Apply to the affected area once or twice a day for 2 to 4 weeks.
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Pedis
Apply to the affected area once or twice a day for 2 to 4 weeks.
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Versicolor
Apply to the affected area once or twice a day for 2 to 4 weeks.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Corporis
2 years or older: Apply to the affected area once or twice a day for 2 to 4 weeks.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Cruris
2 years or older: Apply to the affected area once or twice a day for 2 to 4 weeks.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Pedis
2 years or older: Apply to the affected area once or twice a day for 2 to 4 weeks.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Versicolor
2 years or older: Apply to the affected area once or twice a day for 2 to 4 weeks.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dose Adjustments
Topical treatment may be extended to 4 to 6 weeks if treating areas of skin that have thickened.
Precautions
The cream is not recommended for the treatment of nail or scalp infections.
Tolnaftate topical therapy should be discontinued if patient experiences irritation or sensitization.
If symptoms do not improve after 10 days of continuous use, a different therapy may be warranted.
Tolnaftate topical preparations should not come in contact with the eyes.
Inhalation of the powder aerosol should be avoided; it can be harmful or fatal.
Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients less than 2 years of age.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
When treating a fungal infection in hyperkeratotic areas of the skin, an oral antifungal may be necessary.