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Terbinafine oral

(ter-bin-uh-feen)

common brand names: Lamisil

Simular Drugs : Lamisil, Lamisil, Lamisil, Lamisil At, Lamisil At

Related Drugs : Lamisil, Lamisil, Lamisil, Lamisil

Lamisil Usage: this is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections about the fingernail or toenail.

How to use Lamisil: Take this by mouth as directed usually one time day. Treatment may continue for six weeks for fingernail infection or 12 weeks for toenail infection. another method of dosing involves using the drug for one week per month until treatment is completed. Continue to take this until the full prescribed amount is finished. Stopping pill too early may result at ineffective treatment or relapse of infection.

Lamisil side effects: Headache, diarrhea, gas, stomach upset, nausea or rash may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify you're physician. You may experience a temporary loss or change in taste sensation that will return after the med is stopped. Tell some your pharmacist immediately if these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: simple bleeding or bruising, persistent sore throat, vision changes, fever. rarely, serious and possibly fatal liver disease has occurred during oral terbinafine use. Immediately report symptoms such as: dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin, extreme fatigue, vomiting. in the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this medication, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms about an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Lamisil Precautions: Tell your pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, pill allergies. Tell your healthcare professional if you are pregnant before taking this pill. Because fungal toenail or fingernail infection treatment generally should be postponed until after pregnancy, discuss risks and benefits with your physician. this drug is excreted into breast milk & therefore isn't recommended for use while breast-feeding. Consult with your healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

Lamisil medication interactions: Tell your physician of any nonprescription or prescription med you may take, including: rifampin, rifabutin, cyclosporine, warfarin, cimetidine. don't start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Lamisil Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include headache, nausea, stomach pain, and dizziness.

Lamisil special notes: fungal infection may be cured within few weeks. However, the nail bed may not appear healthy until it grows out completely over some months. If this does not improve or becomes worse with continued therapy, notify your physician. it drug is prescribed for you're current condition only. do not use it for other infection or share it with others. another infection later on may require different medicine. some your physician may periodically perform lab tests during treatment to monitor your progress.

If you missed Lamisil dose: If you miss dose, take it as soon as you remember. If It's near the clock of next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' dose to catch up.

Lamisil Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 77 degrees F (15 to 25 degrees C) away from heat & light as directed.

Active Ingredients : Terbinafine