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Terbinaforce Tablet

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Product introduction

Terbinaforce Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals It is used to treat a wide range of fungal infections of the skin and nails, including ringworm. It works by killing the fungi that cause the infection.

Terbinaforce Tablet is used in treating various fungus infections

Uses of Terbinaforce Tablet

Benefits of Terbinaforce Tablet

In Fungal infections

Terbinaforce Tablet is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus causing the infection. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full dose your doctor has prescribed. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Terbinaforce Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Terbinaforce

  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Rash
  • Indigestion
  • Abnormal liver enzyme
  • Itching
  • Taste change
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Flatulence

How to use Terbinaforce Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Terbinaforce Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Terbinaforce Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Terbinaforce Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Terbinaforce Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Terbinaforce Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Terbinaforce Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Terbinaforce Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Terbinaforce Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Terbinaforce Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Terbinaforce Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Terbinaforce Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease. Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

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Quick tips

  • Terbinaforce Tablet helps treat fungal infections of the skin and nails.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Treatment may be needed for 2 to 6 weeks for skin infections and 6 weeks to 6 months for nail infections.
  • Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during treatment. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Allylamine
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor

Patient concerns

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Suffering from ringworm since 2months
Dr. Rahul Randad
Dermatology
use terbinaforce cream twice daily
I have fungal infection near my waist and I applied ring gaurd but only inching reduced but size never reduced
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
apply Onabet cream 3 times for 1 weekterbinaforce 250 mg once daily for 7 daysalso Tablet FLUKA 150 mg once a week for 4 weeks
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FAQs

Q. Can Terbinaforce Tablet be safe for use in patients with liver cirrhosis?

Oral intake of Terbinaforce Tablet is not recommended in patients with chronic or active liver disease. Your doctor may prescribe a liver function test to check whether the liver is functioning effectively or not. This is done because the medicine gets metabolized by liver enzymes and any inefficiency in liver function can lead to increased levels of the medication in the blood, resulting in increased side effects and toxicity. Therefore, it is important to inform your doctor if you have any liver disease or cirrhosis. Also, inform your doctor about the medicines you may be taking as taking Terbinaforce Tablet with another medicine can lead to liver toxicity and Terbinaforce Tablet by acting on the liver enzymes can change the levels of other drugs. Your doctor may suggest periodic monitoring (after 4-6 weeks of treatment) of liver function test and make dose adjustments accordingly.

Q. Does Terbinaforce Tablet cause any skin reactions?

Yes, sensitive individuals may develop skin reactions while using Terbinaforce Tablet. There are rare reports of people developing serious skin/hypersensitivity reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and other severe skin reactions with Terbinaforce Tablet. Therefore, do not take this medication without consulting your physician. And, in case you encounter any type of skin reaction or rashes, stop the medication immediately and report to the doctor.

Q. Is Terbinaforce Tablet effective?

Terbinaforce Tablet is effective as an anti fungal medicine if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop taking this medicine too early, the fungus may continue to grow and the infection may return or worsen.

Q. How long do I need to take Terbinaforce Tablet?

The usual duration of treatment for Tinea pedis (fungal infection in the foot), Tinea corporis (ringworms), and Tinea cruris (fungal infection in the groin) is about 2 to 4 weeks. The duration may sometimes be extended to 6 weeks. For fungal infections of nails, the duration of treatment usually varies from 6 to 12 weeks. For fingernail fungal infections it may take 6 weeks whereas toenail fungal infection may take about 12 weeks. However, the exact duration of the therapy is decided by the doctor depending upon the type of infection, the site of infection, and the patient’s response to the therapy.

Q. Can I drink tea or coffee while taking Terbinaforce Tablet?

Caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee should be taken with caution while being on treatment with Terbinaforce Tablet. Terbinaforce Tablet decreases the rate of metabolism of caffeine by 19% which is an important constituent of coffee, thereby increasing the levels of caffeine in the blood. These increased levels of caffeine may lead to side effects such as jitteriness, headache, increased heartbeat, and restlessness.
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References

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Name: Mankind Pharma Ltd
Address: 208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020
Country of origin: India

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