Butenafine hydrochloride

A synthetic benzylamine antifungal that inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol by inhibiting squalene epoxidase; displays superior activity against Candida albicans than terbinafine and naftifine; demonstrates low MICs against Cryptococcus and Aspergillus.Fungal Infection Approved (In Vitro) :Butenafine Hydrochloride, a benzylamine derivative, is an antifungal which is used to control dermal fungal infections such as athletes foot and ring worm. Butenafine Hydrochloride is squalene epoxidase inhibitor, inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol needed in fungal cell membranes. The drug has excellent penetration into the epidermis and a prolonged retention time following topical application, conferring residual therapeutic activity after treatment cessation. Butenafine possess anti-inflammatory activity too. Butenafine hydrochloride 1% cream is safe and effective for tinea corporis cruris and tinea manuum pedis.