Naftifine (topical route)

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor’s orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For topical dosage form (cream):
  • For interdigital tinea pedis and tinea cruris:
    • Adults—
      • Cream, 1%: Apply to the affected area(s) of the skin once a day.
      • Cream, 2%: Apply to the affected area(s) of the skin once a day plus a ½ inch margin of healthy surrounding skin for 2 weeks.
    • Children 12 years of age and older—
      • Cream, 1%: Dose must be determined by your doctor.
      • Cream, 2%: Apply to the affected area(s) of the skin once a day plus a ½ inch margin of healthy surrounding skin for 2 weeks.
    • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For tinea corporis:
    • Adults and children 2 years of age and older—
      • Cream, 1%: Apply to the affected area(s) of the skin once a day.
      • Cream, 2%: Apply to the affected area(s) of the skin once a day plus a ½ inch margin of healthy surrounding skin for 2 weeks.
    • Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

• For topical dosage form (gel):
  • For fungal infections:
    • Adults—
      • Gel, 1%: Apply to the affected area(s) of the skin 2 times a day, in the morning and evening.
      • Gel, 2%: Apply to the affected area(s) of the skin once a day plus a ½ inch margin of healthy surrounding skin for 2 weeks.
    • Children 12 years of age and older—
      • Gel, 1%: Dose must be determined by your doctor.
      • Gel, 2%: Apply to the affected area(s) of the skin once a day plus a ½ inch margin of healthy surrounding skin for 2 weeks.
    • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.