Terbinafine topical

Terbinafine is a medicine that fights fungal infections.

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

Terbinafine topical may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

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. Terbinafine topical 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.

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

You should not use terbinafine topical if you are allergic to it.

terbinafine topical 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 where you applied it.

Less serious side effects may happen more often, and you may not have any 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 FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Corporis:

Cream, gel, spray: Apply to the affected area once a day.

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Cruris:

Cream, gel, spray: Apply to the affected area once a day.

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Pedis:

Cream, spray: Apply to the affected area twice a day.Gel: Apply to the affected area once a day.

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Versicolor:

Solution: Apply to the affected area twice a day.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Corporis:

12 years or older:Cream, gel, spray: Apply to the affected area once a day.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Cruris:

12 years or older:Cream, gel, spray: Apply to the affected area once a day.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Pedis:

12 years or older:Cream, spray: Apply to the affected area twice a day.Gel: Apply to the affected area once a day.

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is close to the time for your next dose. Do not use extra medicine to compensate 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 accidentally swallows the medication.

If terbinafine topical gets in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina, rinse with water.

Avoid using other medications on the areas you treat with terbinafine unless your doctor tells 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 inject will affect terbinafine topical applied to the skin. However, many drugs can interact with each other. Inform all of your health care providers about all the medicines you are using, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.