Butenafine

The Basics

What is Butenafine?

Used to treat fungus infections.

Brand names for Butenafine

Mentax

How Butenafine is classified

Anti-Infective Agents, Antifungal Agents

Butenafine During Pregnancy

Butenafine pregnancy category

Category BNote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.

What we know about taking Butenafine while pregnant

N/A

Taking Butenafine While Breastfeeding

What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Butenafine?

Topical butenafine has not been studied during breastfeeding. Because it is poorly absorbed after topical application, it is not likely to reach the bloodstream of the infant or cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. Ensure that the infant’s skin does not come into direct contact with the areas of skin that have been treated. Only water-miscible cream or gel products should be applied to the breast because ointments may expose the infant to high levels of mineral paraffins via licking.[1]

Maternal / infant drug levels

Topical butenafine has not been studied during breastfeeding. Because it is poorly absorbed after topical application, it is not likely to reach the bloodstream of the infant or cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. Ensure that the infant’s skin does not come into direct contact with the areas of skin that have been treated. Only water-miscible cream or gel products should be applied to the breast because ointments may expose the infant to high levels of mineral paraffins via licking.[1]

Possible effects of Butenafine on milk supply

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Possible alternatives to Butenafine

Clotrimazole, Miconazole, Terbinafine.