Lamisil (Terbinafine)

Lamisil tablets can be taken with or without food. Ingest the whole medicine, avoid chewing it. Don't break the tablet.If you accidentally miss the dose take it as soon as you remember it. Don't mix the dose with the other one. The dosage of the drug depends on the age and health condition of the patient. This medicine is administered orally. For fingernail onychomycosis: one 250 mg tablet once daily for 6 weeks, For toenail onychomycosis: one 250 mg tablet once daily for 12 weeks
The active ingredient is Terbinafine hydrochloride.Inactive Ingredients are: Colloidal silicon dioxide NF, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose USP, Magnesium stearate NF, Microcrystalline cellulose NF, Sodium starch glycolate NF Fact Table Formula C21H25N License US FDA Bioavailability Readily absorbed: 70–90% Legal status US: RX Only Chemical Name Terbinafine Elimination half-life Highly Variable Dosage (Strength) 250mg (84 tablets) Pregnancy Consult a doctor Brands Lamisil, Terbinex Protein binding Greater than 99% PubChem CID 1549008 MedlinePlus a699061 ChEBI 9448 ATC code D01AE15, D01BA02 DrugBank DB00857 KEGG DB00857 Routes of administration By mouth (tablets)
Before starting the treatment, laboratory testing is necessary for the diagnosis of onychomycosis. Liver function test must be done before the treatment to know the condition of the patient's liver.Don't stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Your condition might get worse.Avoid if you have a history of allergic reaction to oral terbinafine.This medicine can cause hepatotoxicity. It may cause damage to the liver.Visit your health professional regularly so he can keep a record of your condition.Avoid suggesting it to other patients who have same symptoms as yours. It could be harmful if their doctor didn't recommend it.
All drugs cause some side effects. However, some cause minor and some cause major side effects. Common side effects of using Lamisil are: A headache, Diarrhea, Rash, Upset stomach, Abnormal liver function tests, Itching, Change in taste, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Gas Liver disease (possibly fatal), Persistent nausea, Vomiting, Loss of appetite, Abdominal pain, Dark urine, Yellowing eyes/skin, Allergic reaction, Rash, Itching, Swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), Severe dizziness, Trouble breathing

Lamisil (Terbinafine)

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