Tinactin
Tolnaftate · Aerosol, Powder · Topical
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Tolnaftate 1%
Purpose
Purpose Antifungal
Uses
Uses proven clinically effective in the treatment of most athlete's foot (tinea pedis) and ringworm (tinea corporis) helps prevent most athlete's foot with daily use for effective relief of itching, burning and cracking
Warnings
Warnings For external use only Do not use on children under 2 years of age except under the advice and supervision of a doctor. When using this product avoid contact with the eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation occurs there is no improvement within 4 weeks Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Do not use
Do not use on children under 2 years of age except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
When using this product
When using this product avoid contact with the eyes
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation occurs there is no improvement within 4 weeks
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions wash affected area and dry thoroughly apply a thin layer over affected area twice daily (morning and night) supervise children in the use of this product for athlete's foot: pay special attention to spaces between the toes; wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes and change shoes and socks at least once daily use daily for 4 weeks; if condition persists longer, ask a doctor to prevent athlete's foot, apply once or twice daily (morning and/or night) this product is not effective on the scalp or nails
Other information
Other information store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients ceteth-20, cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresol, mineral oil, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium phosphate monobasic, white petrolatum
Questions?
Questions? 1-866-360-3266
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Bayer HealthCare LLC. (revised Dec 5, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Tolnaftate in 7 products
Tinactin NDC products (7)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11523-0138 | Tolnaftate 10 mg/g Aerosol, Powder | Bayer HealthCare LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 11523-0165 | Tolnaftate 10 mg/g Aerosol, Spray | Bayer HealthCare LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 11523-0137 | Tolnaftate 10 mg/g Aerosol, Powder | Bayer HealthCare LLC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 11523-0139 | Tolnaftate 10 mg/g Aerosol, Powder | Bayer HealthCare LLC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 11523-0934 | Tolnaftate 10 mg/g Cream | Bayer HealthCare LLC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 11523-1190 | Tolnaftate 10 mg/g Cream | Bayer HealthCare LLC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 11523-4162 | Tolnaftate 10 mg/g Aerosol, Powder | Bayer HealthCare LLC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Tinactin recalls
- D-0242-2022 Nov 24, 2021 · Class II · Terminated
cGMP Deviations: manufactured at the same facility where other lots were found to be contaminated with benzene. - D-0243-2022 Nov 24, 2021 · Class II · Terminated
cGMP Deviations: manufactured at the same facility where other lots were found to be contaminated with benzene. - D-0250-2022 Nov 24, 2021 · Class I · Terminated
Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene - D-0251-2022 Nov 24, 2021 · Class I · Terminated
Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene
Frequently asked questions
What is Tinactin used for?
Uses proven clinically effective in the treatment of most athlete's foot (tinea pedis) and ringworm (tinea corporis) helps prevent most athlete's foot with daily use for effective relief of itching, burning and cracking
Who makes Tinactin?
Tinactin is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Bayer HealthCare LLC, Bayer HealthCare LLC..
Has Tinactin been recalled?
The FDA enforcement database lists 4 recalls for Tinactin, most recently D-0242-2022 (class ii): cGMP Deviations: manufactured at the same facility where other lots were found to be contaminated with benzene.