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Naftifine description
Introduction
Description
Description
Naftin® Cream, 1% and Naftin® Gel, 1% contain the synthetic, broad-spectrum, antifungal agent naftifine hydrochloride. Naftin® Cream and Gel, 1% are for topical use only.
Chemical Name
(E)-N-Cinnamyl-N-methyl-1-naphthalenemethylamine hydrochloride. Naftifine hydrochloride has an empirical formula of C21H21N•HCl and a molecular weight of 323.86.[1]
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References
References
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]