Butenafine

Category: topical

Aliases: Lotrimin Ultra, Mentax

Pharmacological Mechanism

Benzylamine antifungal — squalene epoxidase inhibitor (same enzyme as terbinafine). Topical for tinea pedis, cruris, corporis. OTC strength of 1% cream.

Half-Life (t½)

TD: 24h

Dosing Guidelines

• TD: Typical 10mg (Range: 10 - 30 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• integumentary
• immune-hematologic