Mentax
Butenafine cream for athlete's foot and jock itch. It breaks down the fungus's outer membrane, which destroys the infection.
- Category
- Antifungals
- Active ingredient
- Butenafine
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 15gm
This listing uses Mentax as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Mentax vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Mentax details
- Conditions
- Tinea Pedis · Tinea Cruris · Tinea Corporis · Tinea Versicolor
- Alternative names
- butenafine
- Therapeutic class
- Benzylamine Antifungal
- Pharmacological class
- Topical Antifungal
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to butenafine
- Minor side effects
- local burning; stinging; skin redness
- Moderate side effects
- dry skin; pruritus; contact dermatitis
- Serious side effects
- severe local ulceration, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 2–4 days
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over twelve years and adults.
Patient summary
Butenafine cream for athlete's foot and jock itch. It breaks down the fungus's outer membrane, which destroys the infection.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits squalene epoxidase inside fungal cells, blocking ergosterol synthesis and causing cellular membrane collapse.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Mentax is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Butenafine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.