Lamisil 250 mg Tablet 14pcs

Terbinafine is an allylamine with a range of antifungal activity.

• • It is fungicidal against dermatophytes, moulds and certain dimorphic fungi.

• • Terbinafine is either fungicidal or fungistatic against yeasts, depending on the species.

• • Terbinafine interferes with fungal ergosterol biosynthesis by inhibiting squalene epoxidase in the fungal cell membrane at an early stage.

• • This leads to a deficiency in ergosterol and to intracellular accumulation of squalene, resulting in fungal cell death.

• • Terbinafine is highly effective in fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails caused by Trichophyton spp., Microsporum spp. and Epidermophyton floccosum.

• • It is also effective against yeast infections of the skin, principally those caused by the genus candida.

• • Topical terbinafine appears to be effective in pityriasis versicolor due to Pityrosporum arbiculare.

How To Use:

Terbinafine tablet is essential for hair or nail infections:

The usual oral dose:

• • Terbinafine 250 mg daily for 2 to 12 weeks depending upon the infection.

Finger nail onychomycosis:

• • Terbinafine 250 mg once daily for 6 weeks.

Toe nail onychomycosis:

• • Terbinafine 250 mg once daily for 12 weeks.

Warnings And Precautions:

Before taking terbinafine, tell your doctor or pharmacist:

• • if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.

• • Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: immune system problems, kidney disease, liver disease, lupus.

• • This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun.

• • Limit your time in the sun.

• • Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps.

• • Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.

• • Tell your doctor right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness.

• • During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed.

• • Fungal nail infection treatment can usually wait until after you have had your baby.

• • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Ingredients:

• Each tablet contains terbinafine (in hydrochloride salt form) 250 mg