If you notice any signs of infection e. Depression: Rarely, this medication has been reported to cause mood swings and symptoms of depression. If you have depression or a history of depression or anxiety, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
If you experience symptoms of depression such as poor concentration, changes in weight, changes in sleep, decreased interest in activities, or notice them in a family member who is taking this medication contact your doctor as soon as possible. External use only: Terbinafine cream and spray are for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not use the spray on the face. In case of accidental contact with the eyes, rinse eyes thoroughly with running water and consult a doctor if any symptoms persist.
In case of inhalation, contact a doctor if any symptoms develop and persist. Topical forms of terbinafine are not effective for treating fungal infections of the nails. Kidney function: The safety and effectiveness of using terbinafine have not been determined for people with decreased kidney function.
The kidneys are partially responsible for removing terbinafine from the body. Decreased kidney function may cause terbinafine to build up in the body causing side effects. If you have decreased kidney function, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. Liver function: Terbinafine tablets are not recommended for people with chronic long-term or active liver disease.
Decreased liver function can cause terbinafine to build up in the body, causing side effects including further liver damage. Your doctor may order liver function tests before you start and while you are taking terbinafine tablets. During treatment with terbinafine, report to your doctor any signs or symptoms of liver problems including unusual fatigue, loss of appetite, yellowing of skin or eyes, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, dark urine, pale stools, or itching.
Lupus erythematosus: Occasionally, people taking terbinafine report a flare-up of systemic lupus erythematosus SLE. If you have SLE, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Sensory disturbances: People taking terbinafine occasionally experience changes in how they sense things. Vision changes, difficulty hearing, a decreased sense of touch, change in the sense of taste or loss of smell have all been reported.
If you notice changes while you are taking this medication, contact your doctor. Pregnancy: This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately. Breast-feeding: This medication passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking terbinafine, it may affect your baby. Women taking terbinafine tablets should not breast-feed.
If you are using the cream or spray, talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding. Children: The safety and effectiveness of using this medication have not been established for children. If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist.
Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed. Medications other than those listed above may interact with this medication. Make sure to have any blood tests done that are ordered by your doctor. Any side effects on your liver, kidneys or blood can be detected by blood tests.
If you become pregnant while taking Lamisil tablets, tell your doctor immediately. Your doctor can discuss with you the risks and benefits of taking it during pregnancy. Remind your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking Lamisil tablets if you are about to be started on any new medicine.
Tell any other doctor, dentist or pharmacist, who treats you that you are taking Lamisil tablets. Be careful driving, operating machinery or doing jobs that require you to be alert while you are taking Lamisil tablets until you know how it affects you.
This medicine can cause tiredness, sleepiness, dizziness or lightheadedness in some people. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous.
Be careful to keep the infected areas dry and cool and change clothing that is in direct contact with the infected areas every day. This will help to clear up the infection and make sure that it does not return. Do not store Lamisil tablets or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave it in the car or on window sills. Keep the medicine where children cannot reach it. A locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines.
If your doctor tells you to stop taking this medicine or the expiry date has passed, ask your pharmacist what to do with any medicine you have left over. Lamisil Tablets is a Schedule 4 — prescription only medicine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Lamisil tablets, even if you do not think it is connected with the medicine.
All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, but most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects. Tell your doctor immediately or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital if you notice any of the following:. Tell your doctor if you notice anything else that is making you unwell.
Some people may have other side effects not yet known or mentioned in this leaflet. View more information about myVMC. Please be aware that we do not give advice on your individual medical condition, if you want advice please see your treating physician. Parenting information is available at Parenthub. Are you a Health Professional? Jump over to the doctors only platform. Click Here. Lamisil Tablets. These infections are caused by a group of fungi called dermatophytes.
This medicine is not addictive. There is not enough information to recommend the use of this medicine in children. Action: How Lamisil Tablets works Terbinafine, the active ingredient in Lamisil tablets, works by killing the dermatophytes.
Lamisil tablets contain mg terbinafine as the hydrochloride salt per tablet. Lamisil tablets do not contain lactose, sucrose, gluten, tartrazine, or any other azo dyes. Dose advice: How to use Lamisil Tablets Before you take Lamisil tablets When you must not take it Do not take Lamisil if you have ever had an allergic reaction to: Terbinafine, the active ingredient, or to any of the other ingredients listed here; Any other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes.
Your doctor will want to know if you are prone to allergies. Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include: Shortness of breath; Wheezing or difficulty breathing; Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body; Rash, itching or hives on the skin. Do not take Lamisil tablets: If you have any problems with your kidneys; If you have or ever had a problem with your liver.
Before you start to take it Tell your doctor if you: Are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. There is no experience with the use of Lamisil tablets during pregnancy.
Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antifungal medicine. Terbinafine will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold. It may take several months for your nails to return to their normal appearance after your treatment with terbinafine. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Keep the terbinafine oral granules in their sealed packet until you are ready to use. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. Overdose symptoms may include headache, dizziness, vomiting, stomach pain, rash, and increased urination. Health Topics. Health Tools. Lamisil Terbinafine. Generic Name: Terbinafine. Reviewed: June 23, You should not use terbinafine if you are allergic to it, or if you have: liver disease.
To make sure terbinafine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: liver problems; weak immune system caused by disease or by using certain medicine ; or lupus. Side Effects. Side Effects What are the side effects of Lamisil Terbinafine? Also call your doctor if you have: changes in your sense of taste or smell; depressed mood, sleep problems, lack of interest in daily activity, feeling anxious or restless; pale skin, easy bruising, unusual bleeding nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum , purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin; swelling, rapid weight gain, little or no urinating; blood in your urine or stools; weight loss due to taste changes or loss of appetite; or skin sores, butterfly-shaped skin rash on your cheeks and nose worsens in sunlight.
Common side effects may include: diarrhea, nausea, gas, stomach pain or upset; rash; headache; abnormal liver function tests. Based on FDA pregnancy categories. Interactions What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Lamisil Terbinafine?
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