Tinafine: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Tinafine Information

Tinafine, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Nail Fungus. Other than this, Tinafine has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tinafine. 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.

Tinafine also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal Pain, Headache, Flatulence. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tinafine can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Tinafine go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Tinafine has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Tinafine has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Tinafine related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Tinafine are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Tinafine may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tinafine is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Tinafine Benefits & Uses
Tinafine Dosage & How to Take
Tinafine Side Effects
Tinafine Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Tinafine with Other Drugs
Tinafine Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Tinafine
Tinafine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Tinafine Benefits & Uses

Tinafine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Nail Fungus

Other Benefits

Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Athlete's Foot
Jock itch
Ringworm of the Scalp or Beard
Blisters

Tinafine Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Tinafine Related Warnings

Is the use of Tinafine safe for pregnant women?

Tinafine is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Tinafine safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Tinafine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Tinafine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Tinafine on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Tinafine. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tinafine on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Tinafine. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tinafine on the Heart?

Using Tinafine does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tinafine with Other Drugs

Tinafine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Fluconazole

Rifampicin

Codeine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Mild

Cimetidine

Tinafine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tinafine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Anxiety
Depression
Jaundice
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Tinafine

Is this Tinafine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tinafine has not been reported.

No
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 Tinafine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Tinafine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Tinafine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Tinafine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tinafine

You can take Tinafine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tinafine

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Tinafine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Tinafine

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Tinafine with birth control pill?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

No, Tinafine 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Tinafine with Ibuprofen?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Tinafine 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Tinafine cause low sperm count in males?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Tinafine does not affect the sperm count in males, however, if you're experiencing any reproductive disorder after taking this medication, please inform your doctor.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Tinafine?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Tinafine 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).

Question over 5 years ago

Does Tinafine cause the liver damage?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Tinafine can sometimes affect the liver by increasing the secretion of liver enzymes which can damage the liver cells. Rare cases of serious hepatotoxicity (liver damage), including liver failure have been reported. Hence a routine liver function test should be conducted when taking this drug for a long time.