Benzalkonium / Tolnaftate
Benzalkonium/Tolnaftate is a topical antifungal medication used to treat various fungal skin infections. Benzalkonium chloride acts as an antiseptic preservative, while tolnaftate provides antifungal activity against common dermatophytes.
A topical antifungal treatment combining an antiseptic with an antifungal agent for treating athlete's foot and related skin infections.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1000705
- Generic
- Benzalkonium / Tolnaftate
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used topically to treat athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis), and other superficial fungal skin infections caused by dermatophytes.
Tolnaftate is an antifungal agent that inhibits fungal growth by disrupting the fungal cell membrane. Benzalkonium chloride acts as a preservative with mild antiseptic properties, helping to prevent secondary bacterial infection.
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, nose, and mouth. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare provider if irritation, rash, or worsening of symptoms occurs. Do not use on broken or inflamed skin unless directed by a physician.
Official drug label
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