Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet
Brand Name | Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet |
Salt Composition |
Terbinafine (250mg) |
Strength | 250mg |
Product Form | Tablet |
Pack | 7 Tablet(s) in Strip |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Antifungal |
SubCategory |
anti-fungal |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Mankind Pharma Ltd |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Mankind Pharma Ltd, Unit-III, Blocck B & C, Village Kunja, Rampur Ghat Road, Opp. Dental College, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh - 173025 |
You Save : Rs.18.21 Inclusive of all taxes
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet
- It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients who are having acute or chronic liver diseases
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Taste disturbances
- Elevated liver function test
- Visual disturbances
- Vertigo
- Thrombocytopenia
- Can Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet be safe for use in patients with liver diseases?
- Can I drink tea or coffee while taking the Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet?
- How long do I need to take the Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet?
- Kindly discontinue the treatment if you have liver diseases, neutropenia, and skin rash
- Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having renal and liver impairment
- The use of this medicine may cause thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and hemolytic uremic syndrome, and lead to death
- Skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and drug reaction with eosinophilia were reported.
- You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching
- You are using any concomitant medication
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
Medical Description of Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet
Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet contains Terbinafine (250mg) used to treat fungal infections such as Athlete’s foot, Jock itch, Ringworm infection (Tinea corporis), and Onychomycosis. Mainly this fungal infection targets skin and nails. Terbinafine is an Allylamine antifungal drug, that produces its action by killing the fungi which are responsible for infections.
Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as fungal infections such as Athlete’s foot, Jock itch, Ringworm infection (Tinea corporis), and Onychomycosis
Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet Benefits
Fungal infections
It is also called mycosis. The infection can affect several parts of the body and the common fungal infections are athlete’s foot, josh itch, ringworm, yeast infection, and onychomycosis. Symptoms include skin darkening, peeling rashes, small lump, deformed toenail, itching, or vaginal discharge.
Tinea versicolor
It is also called pityriasis Versicolor. It is a fungal infection that causes discolored patches on the skin. It is caused by Malassezia. This drug is used to treat this fungal infection
Tinea pedis
It is also called an athlete’s foot this fungal infection usually occurs between the toes. It is caused by dermatophyte and trichophyton rubum. This drug is used to treat this fungal infection
Tinea corporis
It is a fungal infection that usually occurs in the skin, scalp, groin, palm, and soles. It is caused by a dermatophyte. This drug is used to treat this fungal infection
Tinea cruris
It is also called a jock itch. It is a fungal infection that occurs in the genitals, inner thighs, and buttocks. This drug is used to treat this fungal infection
Cutaneous candidiasis
It is a fungal infection that occurs in nails and skin. It is caused by Candida albicans. This soap is used to treat this fungal infection.
Onychomycosis
Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet (Terbinafine 250mg) is used to treat Onychomycosis (fungal infection of the fingernails, and toenails) leads to developing nail discoloration, crumbly, ragged nails, etc.
Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet Indication
The Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet is prescribed in the following indications as Athlete’s foot, Jock itch, Ringworm infection (Tinea corporis), and Onychomycosis
Mechanism of action of Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet
Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet contains Terbinafine 250mg is an Allylamine antifungal drug that produces its action by inhibiting the growth of fungi by destroying the cell membrane this helps to treat skin infection.
How Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet works
Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet contains Terbinafine 250mg is an Allylamine antifungal drug that produces its action by inhibiting the growth of fungi by destroying the cell membrane this helps to treat skin infection.
Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet Contraindication
Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet Side Effects
FAQs for Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet
Oral intake of terbinafine tablets is not recommended in patients who are having a history of chronic or acute liver diseases because the use of medicine is metabolized by liver enzymes which result in increased side effects and toxicity. Kindly inform your doctor if you have liver diseases before initiating the treatment.
You should be cautious while you are drinking tea or coffee along with terbinafine tablet because the use of this medicine may decrease the metabolic rate of caffeine by 19% and this leads to an increase in the level of caffeine in your blood and you may experience side effects like headache, increased heartbeat, jitteriness, and restlessness
The dose and duration of the medicine spend upon the severity and type of infection. It may take 2-4 weeks to cure Tiena pedis, Tinea corporis and Tinea cruris. And for fungal infection, if nails it may take 6-12 weeks.
Precautions and general warning of Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet
Alcohol
The use of alcohol is considered unsafe while you are receiving this medication. Kindly consult with your doctor
Driving or operating machinery
It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
The use of this medicine is considered safe during pregnancy because it does not produce any harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor
Breast Feeding
The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during breastfeeding because it may excrete via breast milk. Kindly consult with your doctor
Kidney Problem
The medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
The medicine should be used with caution in patients with hepatic impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet
Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet in children
It is considered unsafe to use this medicine in children who are below 4 years old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet in Elderly Patients
Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Terbinafine 250mg is an Allylamine antifungal drug that produces its action by inhibiting the growth of fungi by destroying the cell membrane this helps to treat skin infection.
Drug Interaction of Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet
Drug-Drug Interaction
Saccharomyces boulardii
Use alternative drugs because the use of terbinafine decreases the effect of saccharomyces boulardii by unspecified interaction mechanisms.
Amiodarone
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of amiodarone will increase the effect of terbinafine by affecting hepatic enzyme metabolism.
Rifampin
It is a first-line antitubercular drug used to treat tuberculosis. Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet (Terbinafine) alters the action of rifampin.
Cimetidine
It is an H2 receptor blocker used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), etc. Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet (Terbinafine) alters the action of cimetidine.
Leflunomide
It is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD). Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet (Terbinafine) alters the action of leflunomide.
Drug-Food Interaction
The use of this medicine may decrease the clearance of caffeine by 19% to 21%.
Drug-Disease Interaction
Liver diseases:
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of terbinafine may cause chronic or acute liver diseases such as hepatotoxicity, cholestatic hepatitis, and liver failure.
Neutropenia:
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with neutropenia because the use of this medicine may cause severe neutropenia
Depression:
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with depression because the use of this medicine may produce depressive symptoms
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
Storage and Disposal
Fast Tag
Terbinaforce 250mg Tablet contains Terbinafine (250mg) used to treat fungal infections such as Athlete’s foot, Jock itch, Ringworm infection (Tinea corporis), and Onychomycosis. Mainly this fungal infection targets skin and nails. Terbinafine is an Allylamine antifungal drug, results in inhibiting the production of certain vital components (required for cell membrane formation, helpful for fungal growth). Then it eradicates the fungal infection.