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Medicines tolnaftateQuestion & answer

tolnaftate · Medicine question

How does tolnaftate produce its antifungal effects?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Tolnaftate appears to produce its antifungal effects by inhibiting sterol synthesis.

Sources for this answer

Boots Dual Action Athlete's Foot SprayTHE BOOTS COMPANY PLC · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 4Document updated 16 June 2022

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