Terbinafine Hydrochloride Tablets

Terbinafine is one of the most common medicines used to treat fungal infections. It is also suggested by experts and specialists as there are no such serious side effects or causes emerged because of its consumption. It is only available in the form of tablets and granules. There is no such instruction for food mentioned for taking the tablet. it can be taken with or without having food other than that granules are advisable to take after having a soft food. This antifungal medication is used to treat several infections caused by fungus which affects fingernails toenails etc. This medication is ineffective against infections caused by viruses or bacteria.

Uses of Terbinafine Tablets

As it comes under the category of antifungal medicine

• Tablet form is used to treat the infections of fingernails and toenails
• Granules are used for the scalp infection
• Infection on the skin can also be treated by terbinafine

Side Effects of Terbinafine

Before the consumption of this medicine, you must inform your doctor if you are suffering from any of these

• If you are allergic to this medicine or some other reactions happened in the past due to any specific food item, spices, preservatives, etc
• Suffering from any liver disease
• In the case of a pregnant lady even if planning to conceive in the future
• Any kidney disease

Consumption and Precaution of Terbinafine

This medication comes in tablet form. You can simply swallow it with normal water do not try to crush, chew, or break it with your teeth. If the doctor has mentioned the timing on the prescription paper or suggests taking it after or with any food, then take it as directed. Though you can take it without food too it might disturb your stomach so in that case it will be better to take it after having some light food.

Read the prescription paper carefully and continue taking the tablets until your consultant asks you to stop change or add

Not advisable to give it to children without any confirmation from the doctor

If in case you forgot to take a dose at a fixed time, try to take it as soon as possible if it’s not too late. Do not double the dose on the next slot just skip the previous one simply and take the next slot as usual.

Interaction of Terbinafine with these Medications can react adversely

It is strictly advisable not to consume any medicine without the confirmation of a specialist or a better consultant because some drugs can be deadly harmful when comes to interaction with each other. Never take medicine on your own and always inform your doctor before if you are already taking any medicine so that they will adjust the doses or timing of taking two medications.

List of some of the Medicines not Recommended with Terbinafine

• Clozapine
• Dextroamphetamine
• Benzphetamine
• Doxorubicin
• Dihydrocodeine
• Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome
• Hydroxyamphetamine
• Levoketoconazole
• Methamphetamine
• Metoclopramide
• Pitolisant
• Aripiprazole
• Amphetamine
• Codeine
• Fenfluramine
• Tramadol

Hence this is not the completed list of medicines to avoid so for better confirmation ask your doctor.