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Butenafine (Topical Route)
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Description
Butenafine is used to treat fungus infections. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth. Butenafine is applied to the skin to treat:
- athlete's foot (ringworm of the foot; tinea pedis);
- jock itch (ringworm of the groin; tinea cruris);
- ringworm of the body (tinea corporis);
- fungal infection on the skin of the chest, back and shoulders (tinea versicolor).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
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