Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Boots Athlete's Foot Cream
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Tolnaftate, Benzalkonium chloride may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
How to take it
this medicine Check the tube seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not use the cream. Pierce tube seal with the end of the cap.
- Wash and thoroughly dry the affected area
- Gently rub the cream into the affected area Adults and children: Apply morning and night. Continue treatment for at least one week after the condition has cleared up, to stop it coming back. For use on the skin only. If symptoms do not go away, talk to your doctor.
Possible side effects Most people will not have problems, but some may get some of these:
- Allergic reactions
- Skin irritations
- Contact dermatitis (redness and swelling of the skin)
Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any
Possible side effects
not listed on this carton. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard, or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App store. By reporting side effects you can provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store it
this medicine Store in a cool place below 25oC. Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children. Use by the date on the end flap of carton.
Active ingredients This cream contains Benzalkonium Chloride Solution 0.2% v/w, Tolnaftate 1% w/w Also contains: purified water, cetostearyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol 5 glyceryl stearate, liquid paraffin, glycerol, dimeticone 20. PL 00014/0457 Text prepared 02/2023 Marketing Authorisation Holder: The Boots Company PLC, Nottingham, NG2 3AA. Manufacturer: BCM Ltd. Thane Road, Nottingham, NG90 2PR. 35 g e WBA-3090-R9
Frequently asked questions about Boots Athlete's Foot Cream
How do I take Boots Athlete's Foot Cream?
Boots Athlete's Foot Cream comes as cream. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Boots Athlete's Foot Cream?
The active substance in Boots Athlete's Foot Cream is tolnaftate, benzalkonium chloride.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Boots Athlete's Foot Cream, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Boots Athlete's Foot Cream without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: tolnaftate, benzalkonium chloride
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
4.1. Therapeutic indications
Boots Dual Action Athlete's Foot Cream is indicated for the treatment and prevention of Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis). It is also effective in other conditions, such as Dhobie Itch (Tinea Cruris).
For cutaneous use.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
Adults, children and the elderly: The affected area should be treated morning and night. Treatment should continue for at least a week after the infection has cleared.
4.3. Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
For external use only.
If symptoms persist consult your doctor.
Contains Cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis)
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
No clinically significant drug interactions known.
4.6. Pregnancy and lactation
No special requirements.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
No adverse effects known.
4.8. Undesirable effects
Occasionally may cause skin irritation, hypersensitivity and contact dermatitis.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard, or search Yellow Card in the Apple App or google Play Store.
4.9. Overdose
Not applicable.
🇷🇴 Known in Romania as
Medicines sold in Romania with the same active substance: Cunoscut în România ca
⚠ Not the same combination. This medicine contains Tolnaftate, Benzalkonium chloride. The products below do not contain exactly the same set of active substances — they are not direct substitutes.
- PHARMATEX 12 mg/g over the counter partial — not the same combinationBENZALKONII CHLORIDUM · skin / topical
Some of these do not contain exactly the same active substances — check each one. The strength, the form and whether you need a prescription can differ. Always ask a pharmacist before you switch. Romanian medicines in the UK →
🇵🇱 Known in Poland as
Medicines sold in Poland with the same active substance: W Polsce znany jako
⚠ Not the same combination. This medicine contains Tolnaftate, Benzalkonium chloride. The products below do not contain exactly the same set of active substances — they are not direct substitutes.
⚠ Same active substance, but a different pharmaceutical form (for example a gel instead of a tablet). Not interchangeable — ask a pharmacist.
- Septolete partial — not the same combinationBenzalkonii chloridum · taken by mouth
- Septolete D partial — not the same combinationBenzalkonii chloridum · taken by mouth
Some of these do not contain exactly the same active substances — check each one. The strength, the form and whether you need a prescription can differ. Always ask a pharmacist before you switch. Polish medicines in the UK →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Boots Athlete’s Foot Cream. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.