Terbinafine
Generic Name: Terbinafine
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Treatment of onychomycosis, tinea infections
Fungal nail infections, Ringworm, Athlete's foot
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
250 mg once daily (Oral)
Weight-based for tinea capitis
No adjustment necessary
250 mg/day
Use not recommended if CrCl < 50 mL/min
Contraindicated in chronic or active liver disease
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Headache, diarrhea, rash, dyspepsia
Hepatotoxicity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, neutropenia
Chronic or active hepatic disease
Rare cases of liver failure. Taste and smell disturbances.
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
Rifampin, cimetidine, TCAs, SSRIs, beta-blockers
N/A
Avoid excessive alcohol due to liver risk
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Not recommended during pregnancy
Excreted in milk, not recommended
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
Report persistent nausea, fatigue, or jaundice. May take with food.
Take as soon as remembered if >12 hours until next dose.
Liver function tests (AST/ALT) before and during treatment
Content for Terbinafine was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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