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DescriptionTerbinafine (TER-bin-a-feen) is used to treat infections caused by a fungus. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth. Terbinafine is applied to the skin to treat:
Terbinafine is available only with your doctor"s prescription, in the following dosage form:
Before Using This MedicineIn deciding to use a medicine, the risks of using the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For terbinafine, the following should be considered: Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to terbinafine. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes. Pregnancy—Terbinafine has not been studied in pregnant women. However, terbinafine has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in animal studies. Breast-feeding—Oral terbinafine passes into breast milk. It is not known whether topical terbinafine passes into breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are using this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor. Nursing mothers should not apply topical terbinafine to the breasts. Children—Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of terbinafine in children under the age of 12 with use in other age groups. Older adults—Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of terbinafine in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults. Other medicines—Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are using any other topical prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine that is to be applied to the same area of the skin. Other medical problems—The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of terbinafine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
Proper Use of This MedicineApply enough terbinafine cream to cover the affected and surrounding skin areas and rub in gently. Apply enough terbinafine solution to wet and cover the affected and surrounding skin areas. Allow it to dry. Keep this medicine away from the eyes, nose, mouth, and other mucous membranes . The solution may be especially irritating to the eyes. Terbinafine spray solution contains alcohol and should not be applied to the face. Do not apply an occlusive dressing (airtight covering, such as a tight bandage or plastic kitchen wrap) over this medicine unless you have been directed to do so by your doctor. Dosing—The dose of terbinafine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor"s orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of terbinafine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The number of doses you use each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you use the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using terbinafine .
To help clear up your infection completely, it is very important that you keep using terbinafine for the full time of treatment , even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. Since fungus infections may be very slow to clear up, you may have to continue using this medicine every day for several weeks or more. If you stop using this medicine too soon, your symptoms may return. Do not miss any doses . Missed dose—If you do miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Storage—To store this medicine:
Precautions While Using This MedicineDiscontinue using this medicine and check with your doctor if increased irritation or possible sensitization (redness, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, or oozing) occurs while using the medication. If your skin problem does not improve within 4 to 7 weeks, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor. To help clear up your infection completely and to help make sure it does not return, good health habits are also needed . The following measures will help reduce chafing and irritation and will also help keep the area cool and dry.
If you have any questions about these measures, check with your health care professional. Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your health care professional as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: Rare Dryness; redness; itching; burning; peeling; rash; stinging; tingling; or other signs of skin irritation not present before use of this medicineOther side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor. Revised: 03/04/1999 The information contained in the Thomson Healthcare (Micromedex) products as delivered by Drugs.com is intended as an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatment. It is not a substitute for a medical exam, nor does it replace the need for services provided by medical professionals. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before taking any prescription or over the counter drugs (including any herbal medicines or supplements) or following any treatment or regimen. Only your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for you. The use of the Thomson Healthcare products is at your sole risk. These products are provided "AS IS" and "as available" for use, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Thomson Healthcare and Drugs.com make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, usefulness or completeness of any of the information contained in the products. Additionally, THOMSON HEALTHCARE MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE OPINIONS OR OTHER SERVICE OR DATA YOU MAY ACCESS, DOWNLOAD OR USE AS A RESULT OF USE OF THE THOMSON HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. Thomson Healthcare does not assume any responsibility or risk for your use of the Thomson Healthcare products. Where can I get more information about Lamisil Topical ? We recommend to use www.Drugs.com Typical mistypes for Lamisil Topical kamisil topical, pamisil topical, oamisil topical, lzmisil topical, lsmisil topical, lwmisil topical, lqmisil topical, lanisil topical, lakisil topical, lajisil topical, lamusil topical, lamjsil topical, lamksil topical, lamosil topical, lam9sil topical, lam8sil topical, lamiail topical, lamizil topical, lamixil topical, lamidil topical, lamieil topical, lamiwil topical, lamisul topical, lamisjl topical, lamiskl topical, lamisol topical, lamis9l topical, lamis8l topical, lamisik topical, lamisip topical, lamisio topical, lamisil ropical, lamisil fopical, lamisil gopical, lamisil yopical, lamisil 6opical, lamisil 5opical, lamisil tipical, lamisil tkpical, lamisil tlpical, lamisil tppical, lamisil t0pical, lamisil t9pical, lamisil tooical, lamisil tolical, lamisil to-ical, lamisil to0ical, lamisil topucal, lamisil topjcal, lamisil topkcal, lamisil topocal, lamisil top9cal, lamisil top8cal, lamisil topixal, lamisil topival, lamisil topifal, lamisil topidal, lamisil topiczl, lamisil topicsl, lamisil topicwl, lamisil topicql, lamisil topicak, lamisil topicap, lamisil topicao, amisil topical, lmisil topical, laisil topical, lamsil topical, lamiil topical, lamisl topical, lamisi topical, lamisiltopical, lamisil opical, lamisil tpical, lamisil toical, lamisil topcal, lamisil topial, lamisil topicl, lamisil topica, almisil topical, lmaisil topical, laimsil topical, lamsiil topical, lamiisl topical, lamisli topical, lamisi ltopical, lamisilt opical, lamisil otpical, lamisil tpoical, lamisil toipcal, lamisil topcial, lamisil topiacl, lamisil topicla, llamisil topical, laamisil topical, lammisil topical, lamiisil topical, lamissil topical, lamisiil topical, lamisill topical, lamisil topical, lamisil ttopical, lamisil toopical, lamisil toppical, lamisil topiical, lamisil topiccal, lamisil topicaal, lamisil topicall, etc.
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