Odor-Eaters

Tolnaftate is a medicine that helps treat infections caused by fungus.

Odor-Eaters (for the skin) is used to treat infections like athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), and ringworm (tinea corporis). Tolnaftate can also be used with other antifungals to treat infections of the nails, scalp, palms, and soles of the feet.

Odor-Eaters may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all the instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and every medicine you are taking.

You should not use Odor-Eaters if you are allergic to it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use Odor-Eaters if you have other medical conditions.

It is not known whether Odor-Eaters will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether tolnaftate topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

Get emergency medical help if you notice any signs of an allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Odor-Eaters and call your doctor immediately if you experience skin irritation after applying Odor-Eaters.

Common side effects might include mild itching, dryness, or peeling of the skin where you applied the treatment.

This is not a full list of side effects, and others may happen. Call your doctor for advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Do not take by mouth. Odor-Eaters is for use only on the skin. Do not use this medicine on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. If this medicine gets in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina, rinse with water.

Do not cover the treated skin area with a bandage that does not allow air circulation. You may use a light cotton-gauze dressing to protect your clothing over treated skin areas.

Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine, unless you are using it to treat a skin condition on your hands.

Clean and dry the skin before you apply tolnafate topical.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use.

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

An overdose of Odor-Eaters is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if someone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

Rinse with water if Odor-Eaters gets in your eyes.

Avoid tight-fitting synthetic clothing that does not allow air to circulate. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until your infection is healed.

It is unlikely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect tolnaftate topical. However, many medicines can interact with each other. Make sure to inform all your health care providers about every medicine you are using, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.