Nizoral vs. Mentax

Are Nizoral and Mentax the Same Thing?

Nizoral(ketoconazole) andMentax(butenafine HCl) areantifungalmedications.

Nizoral is indicated for the treatment of the followingsystemicfungalinfections:candidiasis,chronicmucocutaneous candidiasis,oralthrush, candiduria,blastomycosis,coccidioidomycosis,histoplasmosis, chromomycosis, and paracoccidioidomycosis.

Mentax is atopical(for theskin)antifungal medication用于treatathlete's foot,jock itch, andringworm.

Side effectsof Nizoral that are different from Mentax includenausea, vomiting,stomachpain,itchingor skinrash,headache,dizziness,breastswelling,impotence, or loss of interestinsex.

Side effects of Mentax that are different from Nizoral include burning, stinging, irritation, redness, or itching at the application site, or worsening of the skincondition.

Nizoral may interact withacetaminophen,cyclosporine,clopidogrel,digoxin, tacrolimus, loratadine,methylprednisolone,苯妥英,rifampin, oraldiabetesmedications, sedatives,bloodthinners,cancermedications, birthcontrol药或hormonereplacementtherapy,methotrexate,cholesterolmedications, or medications to treatHIV/AIDS.

Mentax may interact with other drugs.

What Are Possible Side Effects of Nizoral?

Common side effects of Nizoral include:

  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • stomach pain,
  • itching or skin rash,
  • headache,
  • dizziness,
  • breast swelling,
  • impotence, or
  • loss of interest in sex.

Tell yourdoctorif you have serious side effects of Nizoral including:

What Are Possible Side Effects of Mentax?

Common side effects of Mentax include:

  • burning,
  • stinging,
  • irritation,
  • redness, or
  • itching at the application site, or
  • worsening of the skin condition

What Is Nizoral?

Nizoral (ketoconazole) is anantifungal agentindicated for the treatment of the following systemic fungal infections: candidiasis, chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, oral thrush, candiduria, blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, chromomycosis, and paracoccidioidomycosis.

What Is Mentax?

Mentax (butenafine HCl) is a topical (for the skin) antifungalmedication用于treat athlete'sfoot, jock itch, and ringworm.

What Drugs Interact With Nizoral?

Nizoral may interact with acetaminophen, cyclosporine, clopidogrel, digoxin, tacrolimus, loratadine, methylprednisolone, phenytoin, rifampin, oral diabetes medications, sedatives, blood thinners, cancer medications,birth control药或hormone replacement therapy, methotrexate, cholesterol medications, or medications to treat HIV or AIDS. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

What Drugs Interact With Mentax?

Avoid using other topicals at the same time unless your doctor approves. Other skin medications mayaffecttheabsorptionor effectiveness of Mentax topical. Tell your doctor all medications you use. Duringpregnancy, Mentax should be used only when prescribed. It is unknown if this drug passes intobreast milk. Consult your doctor beforebreastfeeding.

How Should Nizoral Be Taken?

推荐成人剂量的Nizoral开始选项卡lets is a single daily administration of 200mg(onetablet).

How Should Mentax Be Taken?

Patients with tinea (pityriasis) versicolor should apply a dose of Mentax once daily for two weeks. To treat interdigital tinea pedis, apply twice daily for 7 days OR once daily for 4 weeks. To treat tinea corporis ortinea crurisapply once daily for two weeks.

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References
SOURCE:

FDA. Nizoral Product Information

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2013/019927s032lbl.pdf

FDA. Mentax Product Information.

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2001/20524s5lbl.pdf

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