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
21
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
, 1.0 %, 0.01 mg/mg
Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream,
Tinea Pedis
, 1.0 %, 0.01 mg/mg
Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream,
Tinea Corporis
, 1.0 %, 0.01 mg/mg
Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream,
Pityriasis versicolor
, 1.0 %, 0.01 mg/mg
Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream,
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
Pityriasis versicolor
0 Actively Recruiting
Tinea Corporis
0 Actively Recruiting
Tinea Pedis
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Tinea cruris
0 Actively Recruiting
Mentax Reviews: What are patients saying about Mentax?
5Patient Review
7/30/2015 I've been getting this problem every year for nearly half a century, but this treatment has finally given me relief.
5Patient Review
7/25/20094.7Patient Review
1/6/20083.7Patient Review
5/8/2010 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 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.
Patient Q&A Section about mentax
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." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Unverified Answer
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." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Unverified Answer
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." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Unverified Answer
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." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Unverified Answer