Terbinafine - Uses and Side Effects

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What is terbinafine used for?

Terbinafine is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus. Terbinafine tablets are used to treat infections caused by fungus that affect the fingernails or toenails. Terbinafine oral granules are used to treat a fungal infection of scalp hair follicles in children who are at least 4 years old.

How long does terbinafine take to work?

It also comes as tablets for treating fungal nail infections and other fungal infections. Your doctor may recommend tablets if they think creams, gels, sprays or solution are not likely to work. Terbinafine tablets are only available on prescription. Many fungal infections get better within 1 to 2 weeks of treatment with terbinafine.

What is terbinafine (Ter bin a Feen)?

Terbinafine is an antifungal medication that comes in a tablet form. It treats fungal infections in your nails. Brand names of this medication are Lamisil® and Terbinex®. What is this medication? TERBINAFINE (TER bin a feen) treats fungal infections of the nails. It belongs to a group of medications called antifungals.

How long does terbinafine last?

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.

What is terbinafine Sandoz used for?

Terbinafine Sandoz is used to treat infections caused by dermatophytes, a type of fungi, including the following: tinea infections of the feet ("athlete's foot"). It contains the active ingredient terbinafine. Terbinafine belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal agents of the allylamine type.

How long does it take for terbinafine to work?

Terbinafine tablets are only available on prescription. 2. Key facts Many fungal infections get better within 7 days of treatment with terbinafine – nail infections can take 3 months or more. When using terbinafine on your skin, the most common side effect is irritation in the area where you apply it.

What Is Terbinafine

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