Brand names: Desenex Max®Lamisil®Lamisil® ATLamisil® AT Athletes FootLamisil® AT for WomenLamisil® AT Jock Itch
Chemical formula:
- Drug Forms:
- Terbinafine tablets (below)
- Terbinafine oral granules
- Terbinafine Hydrochloride Oral granules
- Terbinafine Hydrochloride Oral tablet
- Terbinafine Hydrochloride Topical cream
- Terbinafine Hydrochloride Topical gel
- Terbinafine Hydrochloride Topical solution, spray
- Español:
- Tabletas de terbinafina
- Clorhidrato de terbinafina, Gránulos orales
- Terbinafina Clorhidrato, Tableta oral
- Clorhidrato de terbinafina, Crema tópica
- Clorhidrato de terbinafina, Gel tópico
- Clorhidrato de terbinafina, Solución tópica, aerosol
Terbinafine tablets
What are terbinafine tablets?
TERBINAFINE (Lamisil®) is a medication used to treat infections caused by certain types of fungus. It is most commonly used for skin and nail infections. Generic terbinafine tablets are available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
• frequently drink alcoholic beverages
• kidney disease
• liver disease (acute or chronic), including cirrhosis or hepatitis
• an unusual or allergic reaction to terbinafine, other medications, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Terbinafine tablets are taken by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take the tablets with food. If terbinafine upsets your stomach it may help to take it with food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed. Use your doses at regular intervals. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on your prescriber's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What drug(s) may interact with terbinafine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
• thioridazine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
• beta-blockers
• caffeine
• cimetidine
• cyclosporine
• MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
• medicines for fungal infections like fluconazole and ketoconazole
• medicines for irregular heartbeat like amiodarone, flecainide and propafenone
• rifampin
• SSRIs like citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine and sertraline
• tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine, imipramine, nortriptyline, and others
• warfarin
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking terbinafine?
Your prescriber may monitor your liver function. Tell your health care professional immediately if you develop symptoms of persistent nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, right upper abdominal pain or yellowing of the skin, dark urine, or pale stools.
Some fungal infections need many weeks or months of treatment to cure. Take your medicine regularly for as long as your prescriber or health care professional tells you to. If you are taking this medication for nail fungus, it may still take time for the healthy nail to grow completely out after your course of therapy is complete.
If you have a fungal infection of your skin or nails, dry your skin well after bathing. Most types of fungus live in moist environments. Wear clean socks and clothing every day.
What side effects may I notice from using terbinafine?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
• dark yellow or brown urine
• fever or chills, cough, or sore throat
• loss of appetite
• nausea and vomiting
• redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
• skin rash, itching
• stomach or abdominal pain
• swelling, fluid retention
• unusual tiredness
• yellowing of skin or eyes
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
• headache
• changes in taste
• stomach upset
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 5—30 degrees C (41—77 degrees F). Discard any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Last updated: 7/1/2002
Important Disclaimer: The drug information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the diagnosis, treatment and advice of a medical professional. This drug information does not cover all possible uses, precautions, side effects and interactions. It should not be construed to indicate that this or any drug is safe for you. Consult your medical professional for guidance before using any prescription or over the counter drugs.
