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Lamifin Cream 15gm is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Nail Fungus. Lamifin Cream 15gm also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Lamifin Cream 15gm 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Lamifin Cream 15gm also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal Pain, Headache, Flatulence. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lamifin Cream 15gm can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lamifin Cream 15gm are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Lamifin Cream 15gm has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lamifin Cream 15gm related warnings talks about Lamifin Cream 15gm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Lamifin Cream 15gm have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Lamifin Cream 15gm have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lamifin Cream 15gm is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lamifin Cream 15gm 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 Lamifin Cream 15gm safe for pregnant women?
Lamifin is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Lamifin Cream 15gm safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Lamifin. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Lamifin Cream 15gm on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Lamifin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Lamifin Cream 15gm on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Lamifin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Lamifin Cream 15gm on the Heart?
Lamifin is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lamifin Cream 15gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lamifin Cream 15gm habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Lamifin Cream 15gm has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lamifin Cream 15gm as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Lamifin Cream 15gm only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Lamifin Cream 15gm is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lamifin Cream 15gm
Taking Lamifin Cream 15gm with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lamifin Cream 15gm
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lamifin Cream 15gm.
Take Lamifin as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Lamifin 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, Lamifin is effectively used in the treatment of ringworm (tinea corporis). However, this is a prescribed drug do not take it on your own. Get yourself physically examined in case of severe patches.
No, Lamifin should not be taken with birth control pill because it can interfere with birth control pills, and causes irregular periods and breakthrough bleeding. Keep your doctor informed before taking them together. Try other methods of contraception such as condoms, barrier methods to avoid unwanted pregnancies.
Lamifin 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.
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