Question 1

what is lamisil (terbinafine) cream and why is it usually prescribed?

Accepted Answer

See below: Lamasil cream has anti-fungal, and anti-yeast activity, and is prescribed to treat fungus and yeast infections.

Question 2

can i use lamisil (terbinafine) cream on face? thank you

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, you can.  Do not get it in your eyes, mouth or nose.

Question 3

i had jock itch from last one week. can u tell me the tablets which can cure the itch soon.i used lamisil (terbinafine) cream but it is not cured .

Accepted Answer

Several: Several forms of antifungal tablets can be used.  Need to see your physician or go to urgent care so the diagnosis can by confirmed.

Question 4

is lamisil spray less effective than the cream version?

Accepted Answer

: A cream is more likely to penetrate the skin than a spry.
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Question 5

i've been taking sopranox for 4 days and using lamisil (terbinafine) cream for 5 days, how come my ringworm is still spreading?

Accepted Answer

Is really ringworm?: Is it really ringworm? I don't want to doubt your doc's expertise, but skin conditions are frequently misdiagnosed. Although, it may be a little too early to expect major improvement from the treatment you're getting for your "ringworm", at least i would not expect it to be spreading.

Question 6

hye..i'm having a jock itch 
a big one...and i'm using lamisil (terbinafine) cream 
a anti fungal cream..can this cream cute the itch in 2 weeks

Accepted Answer

JOCK ITCH: TAKES AT LEAST TWO WEEKS.
I BET YOU HAVE ATHLETES FOOT ALSO.
TREAT YOUR FEET AS WELL WITH THE LAMISIL!

Question 7

since they're the same base ingredient, is switching from the lamisil spray to the cream to treat jock itch just changing the delivery method, or if you need to use the spray for 1 week, you need to restart the countdown switching to cream?

Accepted Answer

: You can count from the first day of using the medication regardless of spray or cream.

Question 8

canestan cream or lamisil (terbinafine) for foot rot, which is better?

Accepted Answer

Depends on diagnosis: If you mean tinea pedis is the diagnosis Lamisil (terbinafine) cream has been helpful.

Question 9

will an anti-fungal cream, such as lamisil cream, do anything for a herpes outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Anti viral medications, such as acyclovir or valacyclovir are active against the herpes virus. The anti-fungal is only designed to treat fungus.

Question 10

can i combine lamisil (terbinafine) cream and tolnaftate powder for athelete s foot?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Using two different medicines for athlete's foot is acceptable. Use one in the am, perhaps the powder to help keep feet dry during the day, and one at night, such as the Lamisil (terbinafine) cream. Faithful use of topical twice daily meds for at least 3 weeks is key to eliminating fungus. Hope this helps!

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What is lamisil (terbinafine) cream and why is it usually prescribed?

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Can i use lamisil (terbinafine) cream on face? thank you

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I had jock itch from last one week. can u tell me the tablets which can cure the itch soon.i used lamisil (terbinafine) cream but it is not cured .

A member asked:

Is lamisil spray less effective than the cream version?

A member asked:

I've been taking sopranox for 4 days and using lamisil (terbinafine) cream for 5 days, how come my ringworm is still spreading?

A member asked:

Hye..i'm having a jock itch a big one...and i'm using lamisil (terbinafine) cream a anti fungal cream..can this cream cute the itch in 2 weeks

A member asked:

Since they're the same base ingredient, is switching from the lamisil spray to the cream to treat jock itch just changing the delivery method, or if you need to use the spray for 1 week, you need to restart the countdown switching to cream?

A member asked:

Canestan cream or lamisil (terbinafine) for foot rot, which is better?

A member asked:

Will an anti-fungal cream, such as lamisil cream, do anything for a herpes outbreak?

A member asked:

Can i combine lamisil (terbinafine) cream and tolnaftate powder for athelete s foot?

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