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Naftin
Naftifine Hydrochloride · Gel
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC Directory| Ingredient | Strength | RxCUI | Monograph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naftifine Hydrochloride | 2 g/100g | 1433734 | View |
Forms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Allylamine Antifungal [EPC] | EPC | All 11 members |
| Allylamine [CS] | CS | All 11 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 204286-001 | NAFTIN | GEL | NAFTIFINE HYDROCHLORIDE | Prescription | AB | RLD RS |
Therapeutic equivalence
Source: Orange BookWhat this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing
Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.
Patents and exclusivity
Source: Orange Book| Patent | Expires | Product | Substance | Use code | Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9161914 | January 31, 2033 | 001 | No | U-540 | November 3, 2015 |
| 10729667 | January 31, 2033 | 001 | No | August 31, 2020 | |
| 8778365 | January 31, 2033 | 001 | No | July 22, 2014 | |
| 10695303 | January 31, 2033 | 001 | No | July 27, 2020 | |
| 10166206 | January 31, 2033 | 001 | No | April 19, 2019 | |
| 10166205 | January 31, 2033 | 001 | No | April 19, 2019 |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 4 | Labeling | Approved | April 9, 2020 | Standard |
| Supplement | 3 | Labeling | Approved | April 30, 2018 | Standard |
| Supplement | 1 | Efficacy | Approved | October 10, 2014 | Standard |
| Supplement | 2 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | September 24, 2014 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer | Approved | June 27, 2013 | Standard |
Review documents
- 0 · Supplement · April 15, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · April 10, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · May 3, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · May 2, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · October 15, 2014
- 0 · Supplement · October 14, 2014
- 0 · Supplement · September 25, 2014
- 0 · Original application · October 3, 2013
- 0 · Original application · October 3, 2013
- 0 · Original application · July 11, 2013
- 0 · Original application · July 1, 2013
- 0 · Original application · January 1, 1900
- 0 · Original application · January 1, 1900
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20251108). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE NAFTIN ® Gel is an allylamine antifungal indicated for the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis caused by the organisms Trichophyton rubrum , Trichophyton mentagrophytes , and Epidermophyton floccosum . NAFTIN ® Gel is an allylamine antifungal indicated for the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis caused by the organisms Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Epidermophyton floccosum . ( 1 )
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug Labeling2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply a thin layer of NAFTIN ® Gel once daily to the affected areas plus an approximate 1⁄2 inch margin of healthy surrounding skin for 2 weeks. For topical use only. NAFTIN ® Gel is not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. Apply a thin layer of NAFTIN ® Gel once daily to the affected areas plus an approximate 1⁄2 inch margin of healthy surrounding skin for 2 weeks. ( 2 ) For topical use only. NAFTIN ® Gel is not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. ( 2 )
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Gel, 2%. Each gram contains 20 mg of naftifine hydrochloride in a colorless to yellow gel. Gel, 2%. ( 3 )
Contraindications
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS If redness or irritation develops with the use of NAFTIN ® Gel treatment should be discontinued. ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Local Adverse Reactions If irritation or sensitivity develops with the use of NAFTIN ® Gel, treatment should be discontinued.
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug Labeling6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions are application site reactions (2%). ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-888-271-4621 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. In two randomized, vehicle-controlled trials, 1143 subjects were treated with NAFTIN ® Gel versus 571 subjects treated with the vehicle. The trial subjects were 12 to 92 years old, were primarily male (76%), and were 59% Caucasian, 38% Black or African American, and 23% Hispanic or Latino. Subjects received doses once daily, topically, for 2 weeks to cover the affected skin areas plus a 1⁄2-inch margin of surrounding healthy skin. The most common adverse reactions were application site reactions which occurred at the rate of 2% in NAFTIN Gel arm versus 1% in vehicle arm. Most adverse reactions were mild in severity. In an open-label pediatric pharmacokinetics and safety trial 22 pediatric subjects 12-17 years of age with interdigital tinea pedis received NAFTIN ® Gel. The incidence of adverse reactions in the pediatric population was similar to that observed in adult population. Cumulative irritancy testing revealed the potential for NAFTIN ® Gel to cause irritation. There was no evidence that NAFTIN ® Gel causes contact sensitization, phototoxicity, or photoallergenicity in healthy skin. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of naftifine hydrochloride: blisters, burning sensation, crusting, dryness, erythema/redness, inflammation, irritation, maceration, pain, pruritus [mild]/itching, rash and swelling.
Use in Specific Populations
openFDA Drug Labeling8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on NAFTIN ® Gel use in pregnant women to evaluate a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, no adverse effects on embryofetal development were seen at oral doses administered during the period of organogenesis up to 37 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) in pregnant rats or subcutaneous doses administered during the period of organogenesis up to 4 times the MRHD in pregnant rats or 7 times the MRHD in pregnant rabbits ( see Data ). All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Systemic embryofetal development studies were conducted in rats and rabbits. For the comparison of animal to human doses, the MRHD is set at 4 g 2% gel per day (1.33 mg/kg/day for a 60 kg individual). Oral doses of 30, 100, and 300 mg/kg/day naftifine hydrochloride were administered during the period of organogenesis to pregnant female rats. No treatment-related effects on embryofetal toxicity were noted at doses up to 300 mg/kg/day (37 times the MRHD based on mg/m 2 comparison). Subcutaneous doses of 10 and 30 mg/kg/day naftifine hydrochloride were administered during the period of organogenesis to pregnant female rats. No treatment-related effects on embryofetal toxicity were noted at 30 mg/kg/day (4 times the MRHD based on mg/m 2 comparison). Subcutaneous doses of 3, 10, and 30 mg/kg/day naftifine hydrochloride were administered during the period of organogenesis to pregnant female rabbits. No treatment-related effects on embryofetal toxicity were noted at 30 mg/kg/day (7 times the MRHD based on mg/m 2 comparison). A peri-and post-natal development study was conducted in rats. Oral doses of 30, 100, and 300 mg/kg/day naftifine hydrochloride were administered to female rats from gestational day 14 to lactation day 21. Reduced body weight gain of females during gestation and of the offspring during lactation was noted at 300 mg/kg/day (37 times the MRHD based on mg/m 2 comparison). No developmental toxicity was noted at 100 mg/kg/day (12 times the MRHD based on mg/m 2 comparison). 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There is no information available on the presence of naftifine hydrochloride in human milk, the effects of the drug on the breastfed infant, or the effects of the drug on milk production after topical application of NAFTIN ® Gel to women who are breastfeeding. It is not known whether naftifine hydrochloride is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when naftifine hydrochloride is administered to a nursing woman. The lack of clinical data during lactation precludes a clear determination of the risk NAFTIN ® Gel to an infant during lactation. Therefore, the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for NAFTIN gel and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from NAFTIN ® gel or from the underlying maternal condition. 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of NAFTIN ® Gel have been established in the age group 12 to 18 years of age with interdigital tinea pedis. Use of NAFTIN ® Gel in this age group is supported by evidence from adequate and well controlled trials in adults with additional safety and PK data from an open label trial, conducted in 22 adolescents ≥12 years of age who were exposed to NAFTIN ® Gel at a dose of approximately 4 g/day [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients <12 years of age have not been established. 8.5 Ger …
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism of Action NAFTIN ® Gel is a topical antifungal drug [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.4) ] .
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 DESCRIPTION NAFTIN ® Gel is a clear to yellow gel for topical use only. Each gram of NAFTIN ® Gel contains 20 mg of naftifine hydrochloride, a synthetic allylamine antifungal compound. Chemically, naftifine HCl is (E)-N-Cinnamyl-N-methyl-1-napthalenemethylamine hydrochloride. The molecular formula is C 21 H 21 N∙HCl with a molecular weight of 323.86. The structural formula of naftifine hydrochloride is : NAFTIN ® Gel contains the following inactive ingredients: alcohol, benzyl alcohol, edetate disodium, hydroxyethyl cellulose, purified water, propylene glycol, polysorbate 20 and trolamine. Chemical Structure
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug Labeling16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied NAFTIN ® Gel is a colorless to yellow gel supplied in collapsible tubes in the following size: 45g – NDC 83107-023-45 60g – NDC 83107-023-60 Storage Store NAFTIN ® Gel at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: NAFTIFINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83107-023-45 | 83107-023 | Legacy Pharma USA Inc. | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (83107-023-45) / 45 g in 1 TUBE | July 29, 2025 |
| 83107-023-60 | 83107-023 | Legacy Pharma USA Inc. | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (83107-023-60) / 60 g in 1 TUBE | July 29, 2025 |
| 54766-772-45 | 54766-772 | Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (54766-772-45) / 45 g in 1 TUBE | March 1, 2018 |
| 54766-772-60 | 54766-772 | Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (54766-772-60) / 60 g in 1 TUBE | March 1, 2018 |
| 83107-023 | 83107-023 | Legacy Pharma USA Inc. | — | July 29, 2025 |
| 54766-772 | 54766-772 | Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc. | — | March 1, 2018 |
Sources for this page
| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Orange Book | FDA | Therapeutic equivalence codes, reference drug flags, patents, exclusivity |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
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