Butenafine hydrochloride (Lotrimin Ultra) is an antifungal cream. It treats certain fungal infections on the skin, such as jock itch, ringworm, and athlete's foot. You typically apply a dose to the affected area once to twice daily for a couple of weeks. Common side effects of butenafine (Lotrimin Ultra) include burning, stinging, and itching at the application site.
Butenafine (Lotrimin Ultra) is a topical (used on the skin) antifungal cream that kills fungus by preventing it from building its normal protective covering.
| Common Brands | Lotrimin Ultra |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | Antifungal |
| Controlled Substance Classification | Not a controlled medication |
| Generic Status | Lower-cost generic available |
| Availability | Over-the-counter |
The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare
Blistering, burning, itching, oozing, stinging, swelling, or other signs of skin irritation not present before use of this medicine
rash
redness
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Butenafine (Lotrimin Ultra) can cause some serious health issues. This risk may be even higher for certain groups. If this worries you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other options.
Only use butenafine (Lotrimin Ultra) on the skin. Don't use this medication in the eye, nose, mouth, or vagina. If it gets into those areas, rinse it out with water. Check with your healthcare professional (HCP) before using it on your nails or scalp.
Skin reactions from butenafine (Lotrimin Ultra) are uncommon, but can include burning, itching, stinging, redness, or signs of allergic reaction such as rash. If this happens, stop using the medication and contact your HCP. Let your HCP know ahead of time if you've ever had an allergic reaction to an antifungal medication before.
Tube of cream| Dosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30g of 1% | 1 tube | $9.31 | $9.31 |
Butenafine (Lotrimin Ultra) contains butenafine hydrochloride 1%.
For adults and children ages 12 years and older:
If your child is younger than 12 years old, check with your child's pediatrician before using this medication.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
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Butenafine and clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) are topical antifungal medications that can treat some of the same types of fungal infections, including athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. The American Family Physician recommends Butenafine over clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) for these infections because Butenafine might work better. In addition, Butenafine might work more quickly than clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) in treating certain infections, such as athlete’s foot (1 week compare to 1 month). Ask your healthcare team if you have more questions about either medications.
Current guidelines don't recommending using both clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) and Butenafine at the same time. Your HCP might recommend Butenafine over clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) because it might work better at treating certain infections, such as athlete's foot and jock itch. If you've been using Butenafine and aren't sure whether this medication is work for you, talk with your healthcare team. They can examine your skin and let you know if you need more medical attention.
No, Butenafine isn't recommended for skin yeast infections caused by Candida. Ask your healthcare professional (HCP) for recommendations if you're needing a yeast infection treatment.
Yes, Butenafine is able to kill the fungus that causes ringworm. If you have ringworm, your HCP will likely ask you to apply Butenafine to the affected area daily for about 2 weeks to treat the infection.
Butenafine is usually recommended for use once a day for most types of infection, but it can be used twice a day for athlete's foot. Use this medication only as prescribed or as instructed on the packaging. Applying it more often than recommended can raise your risk of having side effects such as skin irritation. Let your HCP know if your symptoms haven't improved after you've used Butenafine for the recommended amount of time.
You might feel some burning where you apply Butenafine. Let your HCP know, however, if the burning is severe or develops into a skin rash, as this can be a sign of an allergic reaction.
Butenafine isn't a steroid (or corticosteroid). It's an antifungal, and it doesn't affect the immune system or treat inflammation the way steroids do.
