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Tinaderm Powder Spray TM

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Active ingredients: tolnaftate

Pack: Tinaderm Powder Spray 0.09% (900 microgram/g) pressurised spray, 100 g, aerosol can

Brand name

(ARTG)

: TINADERM tolnaftate 0.9 mg/g pressurised spray aerosol can

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Indicated for the topical treatment of skin infections due to common pathogenic fungi, including Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes (T.gypseum), Trichophyton tonsurans and Epidermophyton floccosum. Tinaderm Powder and Powder Spray are recommended for adjunctive use with Tinaderm Cream or Solution in fungal infections of interiginous and other naturally moist skin areas in which drying may enhance the therapeutic response. Tinaderm Powder and Powder Spray may also be used alone in simple cases of mild infection that respond to treatment with an antifungal powder and measures that promote skin hygiene.,Following complete remission, Tinaderm Powder and Powder Spray alone may be continued to maintain remission or reduce the risk of reinfection.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Spray, pressurised
  • Topical
  • White powder

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled.

  • 100g pack

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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