Butenafine Hydrochloride is an over-the-counter medicine. The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.
- Type
- Over the counter (OTC)
- Brand names
- Athletes Foot, Athletes Foot Ultra
- Taken
- Topical
- Label
- Bayer Healthcare LLC., revised December 5, 2025 · full label on DailyMed
Purpose
Antifungal
What it is used for
cures most jock itch relieves itching, burning, cracking, and scaling which accompany this condition
Active ingredient
Butenafine hydrochloride 1%
Do not use
on nails or scalp in or near the mouth or the eyes for vaginal yeast infections
When using this product
do not get into the eyes. If eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
too much irritation occurs or irritation gets worse
Warnings
For external use only Do not use on nails or scalp in or near the mouth or the eyes for vaginal yeast infections When using this product do not get into the eyes. If eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if too much irritation occurs or irritation gets worse Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Keep out of reach of children
. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 9dfa08fb-0913-4326-b1eb-1425df6a2c82.