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Tolnaftate

For the treament of athlete's foot (tinea pedis) and ring worm (tinea corporis).

Medication guideLabel updated 2025-12-12

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Drug facts

Used for
  • cures mose athlete's foot (tinea pedis) and ringworm (tinea corporis)
  • ​prevents recurrence of athlete's foot with daily use
  • relieves itching, burning and cracking
How to take it
  • wash affected area and dry thoroughly
  • shake can well and spray a thin layer over affected area twice daily (morning and night) or as directed by a doctor
  • supervise children in the use of this product
Do not take if
on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

What it is used for

  • cures mose athlete's foot (tinea pedis) and ringworm (tinea corporis)
  • ​prevents recurrence of athlete's foot with daily use
  • relieves itching, burning and cracking

How to take it

  • wash affected area and dry thoroughly
  • shake can well and spray a thin layer over affected area twice daily (morning and night) or as directed by a doctor
  • supervise children in the use of this product
  • for athlete's foot: pay special attention to spaces between the toes; wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes, and change shoes and socks at least once daily
  • use daily for 4 weeks
  • if conditions persists, consult a doctor
  • this product is not effective on the scalp or nails

While you are taking it

  • avoid contact with the eyes

Side effects, and when to stop

  • irritation occurs
  • if there is no improvement within 4 weeks

Who should not take it

on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

Warnings

For external use only.

Keeping it away from children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active ingredient

Tolnaftate 1%

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Tolnaftate; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/tolnaftate

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Tolnaftate. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/tolnaftate

AMA 11th

Tolnaftate. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/tolnaftate

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