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Quick facts
- How it is given
- topical
- Type
- human otc drug
- Brand names
- Tolnaftate
- RxNorm ID
- 313421
We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
What it is used to treat
Uses proven clinically effective in the treatment of most athlete's foot (tinea pedis) and ringworm (tinea corporis) prevents the recurrence of most athlete's foot with daily use for effective relief of itching, cracking and burning
Do not use if
Do not use on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor.
Warnings
Warnings For external use only. Extremely Flammable: Keep away from fire, sparks, and heated surfaces. Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not store at temperature above 120°F. Do not use on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor. When using this product avoid spraying in eyes use only as directed intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation occurs there is no improvement within 4 weeks Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
When using this medicine
When using this product avoid spraying in eyes use only as directed intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal
Stop use and see a doctor if
Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation occurs there is no improvement within 4 weeks
Keeping it away from children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Other ingredients
Inactive ingredients ISOBUTANE, SD ALCOHOL 40-B, PPG-12-BUTETH-16, BHT
Before you take anything new
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about every medicine you take — including ones bought without a prescription, herbal products and supplements. Interactions are one of the most common avoidable causes of harm from medicines, and a pharmacist can check your full list in a couple of minutes.
This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 9 June 2026. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.