Suggested Dosing
Acne
Apply 5% gel topically daily
Onychomycosis
Apply 100% solution topically BID x 6 mth
Tinea pedis
Apply 10% cream topically BID x 1 mth OR
25-50% solution applied BID x 1 mth
Suggested Uses
Acne, athlete's foot, ear infections, insect bites/stings, lice, local antiseptic, onychomycosis, ringworm, scabies, skin surface infections
Efficacy
Possibly effective for acne, fungal skin infections, onychomycosis
Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
Allergic contact eczema
Allergic contact dermatitis
Local irritation/inflammation
Ototoxicity (otitis use)
Warnings
Contraindications
None reported
Cautions
None reported
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: N/A
Lactation: N/A
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of Action
Terpinen-4-ol has broad-spectrum antibacterial & antifungal properties
Alpha-terpineol & linalool also antimicrobial
