Acts by inhibiting ergosterol synthesis, which is required for cytoplasmic membrane integrity of fungi. Active against a broad range of organisms including many strains of Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes.
Systemic absorption is low.
Cream only to treat tinea versicolor due to Malassezia furfur in adults and children. Apply cream only to affected areas once daily for tinea versicolor. To prevent recurrence, continue treatment for 2 weeks for tinea corporis, tinea versicolor, and tinea cruris and for 1 month for tinea pedis.