Mentax

Tinea Pedis, Tinea Versicolor, Tinea cruris + 1 more

Treatment

0 Active Studies for Mentax

Treatment for

Tinea Pedis

What is Mentax

ButenafineThe Generic name of this drug

Treatment SummaryButenafine hydrochloride is a medication used to fight fungal infections. It works by preventing the fungus from making its protective cell membranes, which stops the infection from spreading. Butenafine blocks the activity of an enzyme called squalene epoxidase, which is essential for the creation of the cell membranes.

Lotrimin Ultra Antifungalis the brand name

Mentax Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Lotrimin Ultra Antifungal

Butenafine

1993

Effectiveness

How Mentax Affects PatientsButenafine is an antifungal medicine used to treat infections caused by fungi. It works by making the cell walls of fungi more permeable, which stops the fungi from growing and spreading. It is particularly effective against dermatophytes, Candida albicans, Cryptococcus neoformans, and Aspergillus spp. It is more effective than other antifungal medicines like terbinafine, naftifine, tolnaftate, clotrimazole, and bifonazole.

How Mentax works in the bodyButenafine works by blocking the production of ergosterol, a type of cholesterol found in fungal cells. This blockage results in increased permeability of the fungal cell membrane, leading to the leakage of cellular contents. Butenafine also causes an accumulation of squalene, which is thought to directly kill fungal cells.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed dosage of Mentax is based on the recognized state, including Tinea Corporis, Tinea cruris and Tinea Pedis. The amount of dose shifts, as per the procedure of administration (e.g. Topical or Cream - Topical) featured in the subsequent table.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Tinea cruris

, 0.01 mg/mg, 1.0 %

, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical

Tinea

, 0.01 mg/mg, 1.0 %

, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical

Tinea Pedis

, 0.01 mg/mg, 1.0 %

, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical

Tinea Versicolor

, 0.01 mg/mg, 1.0 %

, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical

Mentax Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Mentax?

Zero active trials are currently investigating the use of Mentax for providing relief from Pityriasis versicolor, Tinea Corporis and Tinea Pedis.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Tinea cruris

0 Actively Recruiting

Tinea Versicolor

0 Actively Recruiting

Tinea

0 Actively Recruiting

Tinea Pedis

0 Actively Recruiting

Mentax Reviews: What are patients saying about Mentax?

5Patient Review

7/30/2015

Mentax for Fungal Infection of the Skin with Yellow Patches

I've been getting this problem every year for nearly half a century, but this treatment has finally given me relief.

5Patient Review

7/25/2009

Mentax for Fungal Infection of the Skin with Yellow Patches

4.7Patient Review

1/6/2008

Mentax for Athlete's Foot

3.7Patient Review

5/8/2010

Mentax for Athlete's Foot

This foot medication is excellent. The infection I had was gone in just a few days, which is the best results I've seen from any similar product on the market.

3.3Patient Review

8/5/2013

Mentax for Athlete's Foot

While this drug did offer temporary relief for my athlete's foot, the problem always came back. I even changed my socks every day and bought new shoes, but nothing seemed to work long term. I'll be switching to a different prescription soon.

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Patient Q&A Section about mentax

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the generic for mentax?

"Is there an alternative to Mentax? Mentax is a brand-name prescription drug and there are no generic prescription alternatives."

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Is mentax over-the-counter?

"Mentax is a drug used to treat fungal infections on the skin. It is available over-the-counter for common conditions such as athlete's foot."

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What kind of drug is mentax?

"Mentax is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Athlete's Foot, Ringworm, Jock Itch and Tinea Versicolor. It may be used alone or with other medications."

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What is mentax used for?

"To treat fungal skin infections like ringworm, athlete's foot, or jock itch, use this medication. It can also be used to treat pityriasis, a lightening or darkening of the skin due to a fungal infection, on the neck, chest, arms, or legs."

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