Besfine
cream
Dose Type
Information
Besfine is the brand name for the butenafine 1%w/w in the cream form belonging to antifungal group and is used in the treatment of fungal infections in skin like ringworm, jock itch and athletes foot.
Therapeutic Class
Antifungal
Dose and Direction of Use
- Wash your hands and infected area before applying the medication.
- Apply the medication in the infected area and rub slowly over the infected part.
- Wash your hands after use unless the infected part is hands.
- Close the container tightly and keep the medicine in safe place.
Mode of Action
It works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol by inhibiting squalene epoxidase, an enzyme responsible for the creation of sterols needed in fungal cell membranes and thus preventing growth of fungi.
Uses
- Fungal infection in skin like joch itch, athletes foot and ringworm
- Fungal infection that causes lightening or darkening of skin, neck.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any ingredients
Precautions and Warning
- Consult with doctor about your health issues before starting medicaation.
- If any hypersensitive reaction occurs, consult with doctor soon.
- Wash your hands before and after every use.
- Avoid contact in eyes and mouth. If it is contacted with eyes, wash your eyes with clean and cold water.
- Do not skip the medication.
