Onabet Cream

Composition

Butenafine Hydrochloride 1% w/w

Uses of Onabet Cream

Treatment of fungal skin infections such as tinea (ringworm), athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris) and tinea corporis; may also be used for cutaneous candidiasis/pityriasis versicolor as advised by a doctor.

• •Treats ringworm/athlete’s foot/jock itch
• •Reduces itching and redness
• •Clears scaling and rash
• •Prevents recurrence when used for full course

How it works

Butenafine is a topical antifungal that inhibits squalene epoxidase, reducing ergosterol synthesis needed for fungal cell membranes. This leads to accumulation of squalene and fungal cell death, relieving itching, redness and scaling.

Directions for use

For external use only. Clean and dry the affected area, then apply a thin layer over the infected skin and 1–2 cm around it, usually once daily (or as prescribed). Continue for the full course even if symptoms improve; wash hands after application and avoid contact with eyes, mouth and broken skin.

Side effects

Common side effects of Onabet Cream may include:

• •Burning sensation
• •itching
• •redness
• •irritation
• •dryness
• •rash