Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Terbex 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).

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Terbex 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.

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Terbex 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).

Dr. , General Physician

Take Terbex as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Terbex 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.