Terbimax Cream 1% 10G

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Terbinafine HCl

Used For

Fungal Infection

How it works

Terbinafine contains the active ingredient terbinafine hydrochloride which is an antifungal. It kills fungi, which cause skin infections .

Dosage

Terbinafine HCl

Side Effects

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): Skin peeling, itching. Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): Skin lesions, scab, skin colour changes, redness, burning, pain and irritation at the site of application. Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people): Eye irritation, dry skin, contact dermatitis, eczema, worsening of symptoms.

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.

Indication

It is used for the local treatment of fungal infections of the skin only.

When not to Use

Do not use if you are allergic to terbinafine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine .

Precaution

Cleanse and dry the affected areas thoroughly and wash your hands. Treatment can be helped by keeping the affected areas clean by regular washing and careful drying with your own clean towels and clothes, and not rubbing or scratching the skin .

Warning 1

Avoid contact with the eyes. If the cream/gel/lotion gets in your eyes accidentally, rinse thoroughly with running water and tell your doctor immediately.

Warning 2

In the event of allergic reaction, the cream/gel/lotion should be removed and the treatment interrupted.

Warning 3

This cream/gel/lotion is for external use only .

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.