Silka Antifungal

Terbinafine is an antifungal medicine that treats infections caused by fungus.

Silka Antifungal (for the skin) is used to treat skin infections like athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm infections.

Silka Antifungal may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform all your healthcare providers about any medical conditions, allergies, and all medications you are using.

You should not use Silka Antifungal if you are allergic to it.

Silka Antifungal is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether terbinafine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Terbinafine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Terbinafine may cause serious side effects. Stop using terbinafine and call your doctor right away if you have:

• severe blistering, itching, redness, peeling, dryness, or irritation of the skin you are treating.

Less serious side effects may happen more often, and you may not have any side effects at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Do not take by mouth. Silka Antifungal is for use only on the skin. Do not use this medicine to treat fungal infections of your fingernails, toenails, or scalp.

Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Wash your hands before and after using this medicine.

Clean and dry the affected area. Apply the medicine as directed.

Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.

Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor tells you to.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the medicine container tightly closed when not in use.

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

An overdose of terbinafine is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if someone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

If Silka Antifungal gets in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina, rinse with water.

Avoid using other medications on the areas treated with terbinafine unless your doctor instructs you to.

Avoid wearing tight-fitting, synthetic clothing that does not allow air circulation. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until your infection is healed.

It is unlikely that other drugs you take by mouth or through injection will affect topical terbinafine. However, many drugs can interact with each other. Inform all your health care providers about all the medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.