Butenafine hydrochloride is a synthetic benzylamine fungicide, promoted under the brand name Mentax. It is associated with synthetic allylamine antifungal agents such as Terbinafine (brand name Lamisil) with respect to structure. Mentax topical gel prevents fungus from developing on your skin. It is principally applied to take care of athlete's foot, jock itch (fungal infection of the groin), and ring worm.

Drug Pharmacology

Butenafine hydrochloride is an inodorous crystalline powder in white color and is freely dissolvable in methyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, and chloroform, and faintly dissolvable in water.

Similar to all the allylamine fungicides, Mentax (Butenafine) functions by blocking the synthesis of ergosterol with the inhibition of squalene epoxidase, an enzyme accountable for the generation of sterols required in fungal plasma membranes. Being without ergosterol, the plasma membranes improve in permeability, permitting their substances to pour out.

Proper Drug Usage

Mentax is generally supplied as a 1% topical gel. This medication is intended for application exclusively on the skin and is habitually applied one time per day for 2-4 weeks or as instructed by a physician. Wash the affected area with soap and water and dry it out entirely. Then apply a little quantity of the medicine on the skin to cover up the area and closely encircling skin. Wrap up with a bandage only when instructed to do so by your healthcare professional. Clean your hands properly after each application of Butenafine topical gel. Take the suggestion of your doctor for use of the drug in children below the age of 12.

Make use of this gel as recommended for the whole duration of the treatment. Never use it in large amounts, apply it more frequently or discontinue using without informing your physician. Ending this medicine all of a sudden may produce inadequate treatment and the return of your fungal infection. Tell your medical practitioner if the problem for which Mentax was suggested does not meliorate after 4 weeks or worsens further.

Standard Dosing Information

In case of Tinea Pedis (athlete's foot), the standard adult dosage of Butenafine topical gel is one time daily for 4 weeks by taking the nature and intensity of the infection into consideration. Similarly, for Tinea Corporis (fungal infection of non-hairy areas of the skin) and Tinea Cruris (fungal infection of the groin), the normal dosage is once daily for 2 weeks.

Drug Precautions

Before starting the treatment with Butenafine gel, discuss with your physician about your medical record, including allergic reactions (particularly medicine allergies). Inform your physician beforehand if you are pregnant or think to become pregnant. It is not acknowledged whether this medication is passed into breast milk. Check with your medico before nursing your infant.

Side Effects

Mentax causes some side effects as happened with any medication. Skin reactions for instance burning, pricking, aggravating of the condition, itchiness, rash, inflammation, vesiculation or puffing up have occurred. If these carry on or get worse, inform your physician quickly. If you experience any other harmful effects not named above, get in touch with your medical doctor or pharmacist.

Synonym
Mentax
United States: Lotrimin Ultra
Japan: Mentax
Israel: Mentax Fintop
India: Butop
Chile: Dermacom
Canada: Scholl Athlete's Foot
Brazil: Mentax*
Austria: Zaxem
Argentina: Buticrem