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Terbest Cream 15gm is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Nail Fungus. Other than this, Terbest Cream 15gm has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Terbest 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Terbest Cream 15gm include Abdominal Pain, Headache, Flatulence. Some other side effects of Terbest Cream 15gm have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Terbest 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Terbest Cream 15gm is Safe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Terbest Cream 15gm related warnings talks about Terbest Cream 15gm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Terbest Cream 15gm are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Terbest Cream 15gm with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Terbest Cream 15gm, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Terbest 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Terbest Cream 15gm is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Terbest Cream 15gm safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Terbest in pregnant women.
Is the use of Terbest Cream 15gm safe during breastfeeding?
Terbest should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Terbest Cream 15gm on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Terbest. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Terbest Cream 15gm on the Liver?
Terbest may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Terbest Cream 15gm on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Terbest for the heart.
Terbest Cream 15gm 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 Terbest Cream 15gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Terbest Cream 15gm habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Terbest Cream 15gm is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Terbest Cream 15gm as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Terbest Cream 15gm should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Terbest Cream 15gm cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Terbest Cream 15gm
Taking Terbest Cream 15gm with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Terbest Cream 15gm
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Terbest Cream 15gm with alcohol will be.
Yes, Terbest can cause hair loss if taken for a long time. However, if you're experiencing hair loss after taking this drug for a short duration then inform your doctor without any further delay.
Terbest 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, Terbest 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.
Yes, Terbest can cause high blood pressure. As per research, patients suffering from diabetes and hypertension are more vulnerable to the congestive heart failure. You are advised to keep a check on blood pressure and regularly monitor it to avoid hypertension related problems. Also, moderation in salt consumption is highly recommended.
Terbest 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
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