Lamisil - Antifungal Medication for Fungal Skin Infections

Lamisil is an antifungal medication available in cream or gel form used to treat fungal skin infections like athlete's foot, ringworm, and jock itch by stopping the growth of fungi.
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Drug
Where to get
Available over the counter at pharmacies.
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Lamisil FAQ


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What is Lamisil used for?

What is Lamisil? Lamisil is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus. Lamisil tablets are used to treat infections caused by fungus that affect the fingernails or toenails.

How long can you take Lamisil?

Do not save the mixture for later use. Lamisil 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.

What is Lamisil (terbinafine) used for?

Lamisil (terbinafine) is used to treat infections caused by fungus that affect the fingernails or toenails. Includes Lamisil side effects, interactions and indications.

What are the side effects of Lamisil?

Use sunscreen and wear clothing and eyewear that protects you from the sun. Limit your use of caffeine (for example, tea, coffee, cola) and chocolate. Use with Lamisil may cause nervousness, shakiness, and a fast heartbeat. Low white blood cell counts have rarely happened with Lamisil. This may lead to a higher chance of getting an infection.

What are Lamisil tablets?

What are Lamisil Tablets ? Lamisil Tablets is a prescription antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails (onychomycosis). Your doctor should do tests to check you for fungal infection of your nails before you start Lamisil Tablets.

How long does Lamisil last?

Lamisil 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.

What are Lamisil granules used for?

Lamisil tablets are used to treat infections caused by fungus that affect the fingernails or toenails. Lamisil oral granules are used to treat a fungal infection of scalp hair follicles in children who are at least 4 years old, though this medication is no longer available in the United States.

What is Lamisil (Terbinafine hydrochloride) used for?

Lamisil (terbinafine hydrochloride) is an antifungal antibiotic used to treat infections caused by fungus that affect the fingernails or toenails ( onychomycosis ). Oral granules are used to treat a fungal infection of scalp hair follicles in children who are at least 4 years old. Lamisil is available in generic form.

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