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Naftifine warnings and precautions
Introduction
Warnings
Warnings
Naftin® Cream and Gel, 1% are for topical use only and not for ophthalmic use.
Precautions
Precautions
General
Naftin® Cream and Gel, 1%, are for external use only. If irritation or sensitivity develops with the use of Naftin® Cream or Gel, 1%, treatment should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted. Diagnosis of the disease should be confirmed either by direct microscopic examination of a mounting of infected tissue in a solution of potassium hydroxide or by culture on an appropriate medium.[1]
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]