Terbinafine
Terbinafine is the generic form of Lamisil. Terbinafine belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals. It is used to treat fungus infections of the scalp, body, groin (jock itch), feet (athlete's foot), fingernails, and toenails.
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Uses Terbinafine topical is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm infections. Directions Wash your hands before and after using Terbinafine. Clean and dry the affected area. Apply Lamisil once or twice daily as directed for 1 to 4 weeks. Use Terbinafine for the full amount of time prescribed by your doctor or as recommended in the package, even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely healed. Do not use bandages or dressings that do not allow air to circulate to the affected area (occlusive dressings) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. A light cotton-gauze dressing may be used to protect clothing. Avoid getting this medication in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If you miss a dose, apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the dose you missed and apply only the regular amount of terbinafine topical. Do not use a double dose unless otherwise directed by your doctor. An overdose of terbinafine topical is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect that a much larger than normal dose has been used or that terbinafine topical has been ingested, contact an emergency room or a poison control center. Storage Store Terbinafine topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Cautions Do not use Terbinafine if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past. It is not known whether terbinafine topical will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use terbinafine topical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether terbinafine topical passes into breast milk. Do not use terbinafine topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Avoid wearing tight-fitting, synthetic clothing that doesn't allow air circulation. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until the infection is healed. Serious side effects with the use of terbinafine topical are unexpected. Stop using terbinafine and see your doctor if you experience unusual or severe blistering, itching, redness, peeling, dryness, or irritation of the skin. Interactions Avoid using other topical medications to treat the same area at the same time except under the direction of your doctor. Other skin medications may affect the absorption or effectiveness of terbinafine topical. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with terbinafine topical. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using any other prescription or over-the-counter medications, including herbal products. Side Effects
Uses Terbinafine topical is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm infections. Directions Wash your hands before and after using Terbinafine. Clean and dry the affected area. Apply Lamisil once or twice daily as directed for 1 to 4 weeks. Use Terbinafine for the full amount of time prescribed by your doctor or as recommended in the package, even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely healed. Do not use bandages or dressings that do not allow air to circulate to the affected area (occlusive dressings) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. A light cotton-gauze dressing may be used to protect clothing. Avoid getting this medication in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If you miss a dose, apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the dose you missed and apply only the regular amount of terbinafine topical. Do not use a double dose unless otherwise directed by your doctor. An overdose of terbinafine topical is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect that a much larger than normal dose has been used or that terbinafine topical has been ingested, contact an emergency room or a poison control center. Storage Store Terbinafine topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Cautions Do not use Terbinafine if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past. It is not known whether terbinafine topical will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use terbinafine topical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether terbinafine topical passes into breast milk. Do not use terbinafine topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Avoid wearing tight-fitting, synthetic clothing that doesn't allow air circulation. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until the infection is healed. Serious side effects with the use of terbinafine topical are unexpected. Stop using terbinafine and see your doctor if you experience unusual or severe blistering, itching, redness, peeling, dryness, or irritation of the skin. Interactions Avoid using other topical medications to treat the same area at the same time except under the direction of your doctor. Other skin medications may affect the absorption or effectiveness of terbinafine topical. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with terbinafine topical. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using any other prescription or over-the-counter medications, including herbal products. Side Effects
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