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Terfast 250 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Fungal Infections, Nail Fungus are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Terfast 250 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Terfast 250 Tablet. 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.
Terfast 250 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal Pain, Headache, Flatulence. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Terfast 250 Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Terfast 250 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Terfast 250 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Terfast 250 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Terfast 250 Tablet related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Terfast 250 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Terfast 250 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Terfast 250 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Terfast 250 Tablet 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Terfast 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Terfast safely.
Is the use of Terfast 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Terfast. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Terfast 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Terfast can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Terfast 250 Tablet on the Liver?
Terfast 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 Terfast 250 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Terfast for the heart.
Terfast 250 Tablet 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 Terfast 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Terfast 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Terfast 250 Tablet does not cause addiction.
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 Terfast 250 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Terfast 250 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Terfast 250 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Terfast 250 Tablet
Taking Terfast 250 Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Terfast 250 Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Terfast 250 Tablet with alcohol.
No, Terfast is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug and used to treat fungal infections only.
Terfast 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.
Yes, Terfast 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, Terfast is known to cause stomach disturbances such as indigestion, pancreatitis, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, gastritis, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after using this medication.
Occasionally, Terfast causes constipation when it is taken orally, while the intervenous administration of the medication does not cause constipation or other stomach related issues.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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