How NAFTIN GEL 2% works

A RESERVOIR FORMS IN THE STRATUM CORNEUM, YIELDING SUSTAINED FUNGICIDAL ACTIVITY1,3

Illustration of infected skin layers showing Naftin Gel 2% penetrating and forming a reservoir within the layers of the stratum corneum.

Before Treatment: There is a fungal infection within the layers of the stratum corneum. The deeper layers of epidermis are unaffected.

Period of Treatment, Days 1 through 14: Naftin Gel 2% applied to skin surface penetrates through all layers of the stratum corneum. The deeper layers of epidermis remain unaffected.

Still Working, Week 3: Naftin Gel 2% reservoir remains within the layers of the stratum corneum.

Still Working, Weeks 4 through 6: Naftin Gel 2% reservoir remains within the layers of the stratum corneum.

  • NAFTIN GEL 2% is delivered deep through all layers of the stratum corneum5
  • The reservoir of NAFTIN GEL 2% provides continuous fungicidal exposure to dermatophytes for at least 4 weeks after stopping treatment5
  • In a skin retention study, naftifine was present in tape strips sampled 28 days after the last drug application5
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INDICATIONS AND USAGE: NAFTIN GEL 2% is an allylamine antifungal indicated for the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis caused by the organisms Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Epidermophyton floccosum in patients 12 years of age and older.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

ADVERSE REACTIONS: In clinical trials with NAFTIN GEL 2%, the most common adverse reactions (2%) were application site reactions.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS: If redness or irritation develops with the use of NAFTIN GEL 2%, treatment should be discontinued.

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