Terbinafine is active against all the skin fungi, including Epidermophyton floccosum , Microsporum species and Trichophyton species. It is also active against Malassezia furfur which causes pityriasis tinea versicolor. It is active against most Candida species, athough it may not be fungicidal in some species such as Candida albicans. There is some activity demonstrated against Aspergillus, but in combination with amphotericin B was antagonistic in invasive aspergillosis.
It has limited activity against other organisms. The usual dose is mg per day. Significant skin infections are treated for weeks. Nail infections of the fingers require at least 6 weeks of treatment, but toenails require months of therapy, depending o the extent of nail involvement.
In the treatment of athletes foot, terbinafine cream can be applied between the toes daily for 7 days. Terbinafine is well absorbed when taken orally. There is no effect of food on absorption. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Terbinafine can make you sunburn more easily.
Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen SPF 30 or higher when you are outdoors. Use Lamisil Terbinafine exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow all directions on your prescription label.
Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Terbinafine granules should be sprinkled into a spoonful of pudding or mashed potatoes do not mix with applesauce, fruit juice, or other fruit-based or acidic foods.
Swallow this mixture right away without chewing. Do not save the mixture for later use. Terbinafine is usually taken for 6 weeks to treat scalp or fingernail infections, and for 12 weeks to treat a toenail infection.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antifungal medicine. Terbinafine will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
It may take several months for your nails to return to their normal appearance after your treatment with terbinafine. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the terbinafine oral granules in their sealed packet until you are ready to use.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Take the tablet at about the same time each day. Taking your tablet at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you remember when to take it. The length of your treatment will depend on the type of infection you have, what part of the body is affected and how well you respond to treatment.
If you have a tinea infection of the body or groin, you will usually take the tablets for 2 to 4 weeks. The signs and symptoms of infection may last for several weeks after the fungi dermatophytes have been killed.
Fungal nail infections usually take longer to heal than fungal skin infections. You will usually take the tablets for anywhere from 6 weeks to 3 months.
But, if you have a nail infection of the big toe or your nails grow very slowly, you may need to take the tablets for up to 6 months. It may take several months after you stop taking Lamisil tablets for your nail to look completely normal.
That is because the deformed part of the nail has to grow out and be replaced by a healthy nail. If it is almost time for your next dose within 4 hours , skip the dose you missed and take the next dose when you are meant to.
Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking it as you would normally. Do not take a double dose to make up for the one that you missed.
This may increase the chance of you getting an unwanted side effect. If you are not sure what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist. If you have trouble remembering when to take your medicine, ask your pharmacist for some hints. Immediately telephone your doctor or Poisons Information Centre telephone number 13 11 26 , or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital if you think that you or anyone else may have taken too many Lamisil tablets.
Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. Keep the telephone numbers for these places handy. Some of the symptoms of an overdose may include a headache, nausea feeling sick , stomach pain and dizziness. Make sure to take your tablet every day and continue taking it until your doctor tells you to stop.
This will ensure that all of the infection is gone and will lessen the chance of the infection coming back once you stop taking this medicine. Make sure to have any blood tests done that are ordered by your doctor. Any side effects on your liver, kidneys or blood can be detected by blood tests. If you become pregnant while taking Lamisil tablets, tell your doctor immediately.
Your doctor can discuss with you the risks and benefits of taking it during pregnancy. Remind your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking Lamisil tablets if you are about to be started on any new medicine.
Tell any other doctor, dentist or pharmacist, who treats you that you are taking Lamisil tablets. Be careful driving, operating machinery or doing jobs that require you to be alert while you are taking Lamisil tablets until you know how it affects you.
This medicine can cause tiredness, sleepiness, dizziness or lightheadedness in some people. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous. Be careful to keep the infected areas dry and cool and change clothing that is in direct contact with the infected areas every day. This will help to clear up the infection and make sure that it does not return.
Do not store Lamisil tablets or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave it in the car or on window sills. Keep the medicine where children cannot reach it.
A locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines.
If your doctor tells you to stop taking this medicine or the expiry date has passed, ask your pharmacist what to do with any medicine you have left over.
Lamisil Tablets is a Schedule 4 — prescription only medicine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Lamisil tablets, even if you do not think it is connected with the medicine. All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, but most of the time they are not.
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