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Medicines benzalkonium chloride + tolnaftateQuestion & answer

benzalkonium chloride + tolnaftate · Medicine question

Is it licensed for jock itch?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. The cream is licensed for tinea cruris, also called jock itch or dhobie itch.

Sources for this answer

Boots Athlete's Foot Creamemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 8

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