Lamisil

Generic name: Terbinafine

Terbinafine tablets

What are terbinafine tablets?

TERBINAFINE (Lamisil®) is a medication used to treat infections caused by certain types of fungus. It is most commonly used for skin and nail infections. Generic terbinafine tablets are available.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• frequently drink alcoholic beverages
• kidney disease
• liver disease (acute or chronic), including cirrhosis or hepatitis
• an unusual or allergic reaction to terbinafine, other medications, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Terbinafine tablets are taken by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take the tablets with food. If terbinafine upsets your stomach it may help to take it with food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed. Use your doses at regular intervals. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on your prescriber's advice.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.

What drug(s) may interact with terbinafine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

• thioridazine

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

• beta-blockers
• caffeine
• cimetidine
• cyclosporine
• MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
• medicines for fungal infections like fluconazole and ketoconazole
• medicines for irregular heartbeat like amiodarone, flecainide and propafenone
• rifampin
• SSRIs like citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine and sertraline
• tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine, imipramine, nortriptyline, and others
• warfarin

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What side effects may I notice from using terbinafine?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

• dark yellow or brown urine
• fever or chills, cough, or sore throat
• loss of appetite
• nausea and vomiting
• redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
• skin rash, itching
• stomach or abdominal pain
• swelling, fluid retention
• unusual tiredness
• yellowing of skin or eyes

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• headache
• changes in taste
• stomach upset

What should I watch for while taking terbinafine?

Your prescriber may monitor your liver function. Tell your health care professional immediately if you develop symptoms of persistent nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, right upper abdominal pain or yellowing of the skin, dark urine, or pale stools.

Some fungal infections need many weeks or months of treatment to cure. Take your medicine regularly for as long as your prescriber or health care professional tells you to. If you are taking this medication for nail fungus, it may still take time for the healthy nail to grow completely out after your course of therapy is complete.

If you have a fungal infection of your skin or nails, dry your skin well after bathing. Most types of fungus live in moist environments. Wear clean socks and clothing every day.

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 5.30 degrees C (41.77 degrees F). Discard any unused medicine after the expiration date.

What is the shelf life of the pills?

• The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.