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Terbifin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream, Spray, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Nail Fungus. Secondary and off-label uses of Terbifin have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Terbifin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Terbifin include Abdominal Pain, Headache, Flatulence. Some other side effects of Terbifin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Terbifin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Terbifin has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Terbifin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Terbifin related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Terbifin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Terbifin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Terbifin is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Terbifin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Terbifin safe for pregnant women?
Terbifin is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Terbifin safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Terbifin. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Terbifin on the Kidneys?
Terbifin may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Terbifin on the Liver?
Terbifin can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Terbifin on the Heart?
Terbifin is not harmful for the heart.
Terbifin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Terbifin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Terbifin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Terbifin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Terbifin can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Terbifin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Terbifin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Terbifin
You can take Terbifin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Terbifin
Information about the interaction of Terbifin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Terbifin is a brand name of terbinafine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antifungal. It is available in a different dosage form such as a tablet, cream, and powder. It is used in the treatment of antifungal infections such as tinea corporis (fungal infection of the skin or scalp known as ringworm), tinea cruris (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals known as Jock itch), tinea pedis (fungal infection between the toes also known as athlete's foot), cutaneous candidiasis (skin and nail fungal infection), tinea versicolor (discolored patches of skin), and vaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection of the vagina).
Yes, Terbifin is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as stomach discomfort, headache, and hypokalemia (low potassium).
Yes, Terbifin can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful interaction has been reported between the two drugs. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. For precaution check with a physician once because some patients are individually allergic to each group of drugs.
Terbifin works by preventing the fungal infection to grow further. They inhibit cytochrome P450 enzyme 14- demethylase and block ergosterol synthesis. This action results in the destruction of cell membranes of the pathogen by limiting the growth of the fungus. Hence, in this way, it kills fungus and protect us from infection.
Terbifin can be taken orally and applied topically. An oral form such as tablet should be taken with or without food and avoid caffeine intake while on medicine. Duration and dose of the course will vary according to the severity of the antifungal infection. The topical form of medicine should be applied to the affected area twice daily or as adviced by a doctor, do not apply more or less as recommended by healthcare practitioners.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lamisil (terbinafine hydrochloride)
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