Consumer Medication Information Leaflet (RiMUP)
DERMASOLVE OINTMENT
Tolnaftate (1.0%w/w)
What is in the leaflet
1. What Dermasolve Ointment is used
for
2. How Dermasolve Ointment works
3. Before you use Dermasolve Ointment
4. How to use Dermasolve Ointment
5. While you are using it
6. Side Effects
7. Storage and Disposal of Dermasolve
Ointment
8. Product Description
9. Manufacturer and Product
Registration Holder
10. Date of revision
What Dermasolve Ointment is used
for
Dermasolve Ointment is indicated for the
treatment of fungal skin infections
including athlete’s foot (tinea pedis),
jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea
corporis) and common yeast infection of
skin.
How Dermasolve Ointment works
Dermasolve Ointment contains
Tolnaftate which is used for the
treatment of superficial fungal infections
of skin. Its spectrum of action
encompasses typical fungi responsible
for various forms of skin and yeast
infection.
Before you use Dermasolve Ointment
- When you must not use it
Do not use if you are hypersensitivity to
Tolnaftate or any other ingredients in
this product.
- Before you start to use it
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or
breast-feeding.
Not recommended for use in babies and
young children under 2 years old unless
advised by a doctor.
- Taking other medicines
No known. However care should be
taken when using together with other
topical medicines as other topical
medicines may affect the absorption or
effectiveness of Tolnaftate application.
How to use Dermasolve Ointment Storage and Disposal of Dermasolve
- How much to use Ointment
Clean and dry the infected area. Apply the - Storage
ointment thinly and evenly onto the infected
 Store below 30°C.
area twice daily.
 Protect from light.
- When to use it  Keep out of reach of children.
Use it when required.
- Disposal
- How long to use it
Do not use this after the expiry date. An
Treatment for 2 weeks. To prevent
recurrence, continue treatment for another 2 expiry date is printed on the label and
box of the medicine.
weeks after symptoms disappear.
A total of 4 to 6 weeks treatment period
may be necessary. Longer treatment period Product Description
may be repeated if infection recurs. Longer - What it looks like
treatment period may be required for nail White smooth and non-greasy ointment.
infection to clear up.
- Ingredients
- If you forget to use it
Active ingredient
If you forget to use Dermasolve Ointment,
Tolnaftate 1.0%w/w
use it as soon as you remember.
- If you use too much (overdose) Inactive ingredients
Overdose is unlikely occur. In the event of Cetomacrogol Emulsifying Wax, Hard
accidental ingestion, the individual should
Paraffin, Cetosteary Alcohol, White Soft
be send to the nearest hospital for medical
advice. Paraffin, Lamellar Gel System, Polyxyl
40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil,
While you are using Dermasolve Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylated
Ointment Hydroxytoluene, Isopropyl Myristate,
- Things you must do Propylene Glycol, N-Methylpyrrolidone,
Check with your doctor if symptoms
Benzyl Alcohol, Menthol.
persist or getting worse.
- Things you must not do - MAL Number:
Do not use Dermasolve Ointment to treat MAL08021518X
any other conditions unless your doctor or
pharmacist tells you so. Manufacturer and Product
Registration Holder
- Things to be careful of
Winwa Medical Sdn Bhd
Tolnaftate is generally well-tolerated.
1952, Lorong I.K.S. Bukit Minyak 3,
Occasionally, itching or redness may occur
Taman I.K.S. Bukit Minyak,
at the area of application. If you notice any
14000 Bukit Mertajam,
symptom, stop use and tell your doctor or
Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
pharmacist.
Side Effects Date of revision
Occasionally, itching or redness may occur 22/5/2018
at the area of application.
Serial Number:
You may report any side effects or adverse NPRA(R4/1)150518/00148
drug reactions directly to the National
X.EYL-PIL.01
Centre for Adverse Drug Reaction
Monitoring by calling Tel: 03-78835549 or
visiting the website npra.moh.gov.my
(Public → Reporting Side Effects to
Medicines (ConSERF or Vaccines (AEFI)).