Terbonile
Drug name: Terbonile
Active Ingredients:
terbinafine
Therapeutic actions: Terbonile cream contains the active ingredient terbinafine hydrochloride, which is an antifungal medicine used to treat infections caused by fungi.
Terbinafine kills fungi and yeasts by interfering with their cell membranes. It works by stopping fungi from producing a substance called ergosterol, which is an essential component of fungal cell membranes. The disruption in production of ergosterol disrupts the cell membrane and causes holes to appear.
Indications:
- Fungal infections of the skin such as those below:
- Athlete's foot (tinea pedis)
- Fungal infection of the groin, ie jock itch (tinea cruris)
- Ringworm (tinea corporis)
- Pityriasis versicolor
- Yeast infections of the skin, eg Candida albicans
Contraindications and cautions:
You should not use Terbonile cream if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Terbonile cream
- you have severe kidney problems or a history of liver problems
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of kidney problems, lupus, psoriasis, or alcohol abuse or dependence
- if you have a weakened immune system
Important safety information
- Avoid large amounts of food or drink that have caffeine (eg, coffee, tea, cocoa, cola, chocolate) while you are taking Terbonile .
- Lab tests, such as liver function tests, may be performed while you use Terbinafine . These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Terbonile should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
Adverse effects: Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
- Redness of skin at site of application
- Itching of skin at site of application
- Stinging of skin at site of application
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Especially pay attention to the following drugs:
- Cimetidine because it may increase the risk of Terbinafine 's side effects
- Rifampin because it may decrease Terbinafine 's effectiveness
- Antiarrhythmics (eg, flecainide, propafenone), beta-blockers (eg, metoprolol), monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B) inhibitors (eg, selegiline), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine), or tricyclic Antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Terbinafine
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because their effectiveness may be decreased or the risk of their side effects may be increased by Terbinafine
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
