Terbisil Tablets Usage And Safety
Dosage
Terbinafine HCl
Side Effects
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people) ? Stomach problems such as loss of appetite, ache, indigestion, feeling bloated or sick ? Diarrhoea ? Itching, rash or swelling ? Pains in the muscles and joints Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) ? Headache Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) ? Taste loss and taste disturbance. This usually disappears within several weeks after you stop taking the medicine. However, a very small number of people, (less than 1 in 10,000), have reported that the taste disturbance lasts for some time and, as a result, they go off their food and lose weight.There have also been reports of some people experiencing anxiety or symptoms of depression as a result of these taste disturbances.
Drug Interactions
? Rifampicin (an antibiotic). ? Cimetidine (used to treat stomach ulcers). ? Antidepressants including tricyclic antidepressants, SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) or MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) (medicines for depression). ? Oral contraceptives (as irregular periods and breakthrough bleeding may occur in some female patients). ? Beta blockers or antiarrhythmics (for heart problems). ? Warfarin, a medicine used to thin your blood. ? Medicines to treat heart problems (eg propafenone, amiodarone). ? Ciclosporin (a medicine used to control your body?s immune system in order to prevent rejection of transplanted organs). ? Medicines used to treat fungal infections (e.g. fluconazole, ketoconazole) ? Medicines used to treat cough (e.g. dextromethorphan) ? Caffeine
Indication
Terbinafine is used for the treatment of fungal infections of: ? The groin area. ? The skin (ring worm). ? Toe and finger nails (yellow, opaque and thickened nails). ? The feet (athlete?s foot).
When not to Use
Do not take Terbinafine if you: ? Are allergic to terbinafine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine . ? Have or have had any liver problems. ? Are breast-feeding.