Topical compositions and methods for making and using same

A gel composition for topical administration consisting essentially of:

• (i) naftifine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, present in an amount of from about 0.5 wt % to about 4 wt %;
• (ii) a first solvent which is a glycol solvent, present in an amount of from about 10 wt % to about 25 wt %;
• (iii) a second solvent which is an alkyl alcohol solvent, present in an amount of from about 10 wt % to about 25 wt %;
• (iv) a non-carbomer rheology modifier selected from a hydroxy cellulose, present in an amount of from about 0.75 wt % to about 2.25 wt %;
• (v) a polysorbate solubilizing agent present in an amount of from about 3 wt % to about 8 wt %;
• (vi) a pH adjuster selected from an amine base;
• and
• optionally one or more of:
• water, a preservative, a chelating agent, a coloring agent, and a fragrance,
• wherein the gel composition has a pH of about 4.5 to about 6.0.