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Ifin 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Ifin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ifin safely.
Is the use of Ifin safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Ifin. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Ifin on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Ifin. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Ifin on the Liver?
Ifin 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 Ifin on the Heart?
Using Ifin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Ifin 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 Ifin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ifin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ifin.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ifin. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Ifin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ifin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ifin
You can take Ifin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ifin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ifin with alcohol.
Yes, Ifin 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.
Discontinuation of Ifin on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always get yourself checked by a doctor to ensure eradication of fungal disease before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Ifin does not affect the sperm count in males, however, if you're experiencing any reproductive disorder after taking this medication, please inform your doctor.
Ifin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to apply or take this drug orally without recommendation.
Ifin 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lamisil (terbinafine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 795-796
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177