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Tinea Pedis

Tinea pedis, also called athlete’s foot, is a fungal infection that affects the feet. It can cause itching, peeling, blisters between the toes or cracked skin, and may return when feet stay damp.

Fulvicin

Griseofulvin

250mg

Griseofulvin tablets for fungal infections of the scalp, skin and nails. It works from within, depositing into newly formed keratin to stop the fungus re-entering.

From$0.36/ tabletView

Micogel

Miconazole

2%

Miconazole tablets for tinea pedis and tinea cruris. It is also used for oral thrush.

From$18.80/ tubeView

Nailrox Nail Lacquer

Ciclopirox

8%

Ciclopirox nail lacquer for fungal nail infections and athlete's foot. It is painted on like polish and penetrates the nail.

From$31.33/ vialView

Mentax

Butenafine

15gm

Butenafine cream for athlete's foot and jock itch. It breaks down the fungus's outer membrane, which destroys the infection.

From$29.10/ tubeView

Luzu

Luliconazole

1%

Luliconazole cream for athlete's foot and jock itch. It stops fungus from building its protective membrane.

From$31.20/ tubeView

Key points

  • Damp conditions from sweating or enclosed footwear can help the fungus grow.
  • Shared floors can pass the fungus from one person’s foot to another, especially in changing areas.
  • Sport and regular trainer use are linked with athlete’s foot because feet may stay warm and sweaty.
  • Antifungal medicines are used for tinea infections, while keeping feet dry can help reduce recurrence.

Medicines listed for Tinea Pedis

The antifungal ingredients in products listed for tinea pedis include Clotrimazole, miconazole, butenafine and luliconazole. The catalogue also includes a Griseofulvin tablet and a ciclopirox nail lacquer, which is also listed for nail fungal infection. One listed product combines clotrimazole with betamethasone dipropionate.

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