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Butop 1 % Cream

Manufactured byCipla Ltd.
ContainsButenafine
Description
Butop 1 % Cream is an effective topical medicine used to treat fungal infections. It is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and infections caused by ringworm.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Butop 1 % Cream

Fintop 1 % Cream
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Butop 1 % Cream

  • Burning or stinging sensation
  • Skin irritation
  • Redness of skin
  • Itching

Uses of Butop 1 % Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Tinea Versicolor
  • Tinea Pedis
  • Tinea Corporis
  • Tinea Cruris
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women only if necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is relatively safe for use in breastfeeding women. However, all the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Butop 1 % Cream or any other ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women only if necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is relatively safe for use in breastfeeding women. However, all the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Pediatrics

The safety and efficacy of this medicine have not been clinically established in patients younger than 12 years of age.

External use

This medicine is recommended for external use only. Do not apply on nails, scalp, near the mouth, eyes, or for vaginal yeast infections.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and apply the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
This medicine is meant for external use only. If the medicine is swallowed, seek immediate medical help. Follow all dosing instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not use this medicine for durations shorter or longer than those recommended by your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Butop 1 % Cream works by stopping the production of a certain vital component for the fungal cell wall. This results in the death of the fungi.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Topical antifungals

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01091

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DailyMed - Lotrimin Ultra Antifungal - butenafine hydrochloride cream [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 23 August 2017]. Available from:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0eadac26-4619-4227-9dda-28e739d77a87

[Internet]. 2017 [cited 6 September 2017]. Available from:

http://berkoilac.com.tr/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/butefin-1-krem-en.pdf
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Information on this page was last updated on 7 Sep 2017

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