Product Description:
- Terbinafine is an allylamine that belongs to a group of antifungals.
- Fungicide against dermatophytes, molds and some dimorphic fungi.
- Terbinafine is either a fungicide or a fungicide against yeasts, depending on the species.
- Terbinafine interferes with fungal ergosterol synthesis by inhibiting squalene epoxidase in the fungal cell membrane at an early stage.
- This leads to a deficiency of ergosterol and to an accumulation of squalene inside the cells, leading to fungal cell death.
- Terbinafine is highly effective in fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails caused by Trichophyton spp., Microsporum spp., and Epidermophyton spp.
- It is also effective against skin yeast infections, especially those caused by the Candida genus.
- Topical terbinafine appears to be effective in pityriasis versicolor due to Pityrosporum arbiculare.
Directions for use:
Terbinafine tablet is necessary for hair or nail infections:
Usual oral dose:
- Terbinafine 250 mg daily for 2 to 12 weeks depending on the infection.
Fungal nail infection:
- Terbinafine 250 mg once daily for 6 weeks.
Fungal nail infection:
- Terbinafine 250 mg once daily for 12 weeks.
Warnings and Precautions:
Before taking terbinafine, tell your doctor or pharmacist:
- If you are allergic to it. Or if you have any other allergies.
- Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: immune system problems, kidney disease, liver disease, lupus.
- This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun.
- Limit your time in the sun.
- Avoid tanning and sunlamps.
- Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
- Tell your doctor right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness.
- During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed.
- Treatment for fungal nail infections can usually wait until after your baby is born.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
the components:
- Each tablet contains terbinafine (as hydrochloride salt) 250 mg.
