User:Mr. Ibrahem/Butenafine

Butenafine, sold under the brand names Mentax among others, is an antifungal used to treat ringworm and pityriasis versicolor. It is applied to the skin.

Common side effects include itchiness, and stinging. Other side effects may include allergic reactions. There is no evidence of harm in pregnancy; however, such use has not been well studied. It is a benzylamine, which is similar to allylamines, such as terbinafine. It is believed to work by affecting the cell membrane.

Butenafine was approved for medical use in the United States in 1996. It is available over the counter. In the United States a 30 gram tube costs about 20 USD as of 2022.