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Butenafine is a barbiturate which is a kind of sleep-inducing drug (anti-anxiety drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Topical anti fungus drug

Brands

Mentax

Side Effects

Common

Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Red skin
Skin redness or irritation
Itchy skin

Treats

Athlete's foot
3.2
65 reviews
Ringworm (tinea)
3.2
61 reviews
Jock itch
3.1
61 reviews

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