Question 1

what is terbinafine?

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Antifungal.: Terbinafine is an antifungal medication used primarily to treat fungal infections of the toenail and fingernail. It can come as a cream or an oral  tablet, once a day for 6 weeks for fingernail fungus and once a day for 12 weeks for toenail fungus. Brand names include Lamisil (terbinafine) or terbinex. More information at the national library of medicine: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001069/.

Question 2

what is lamisil (terbinafine) used for?

Accepted Answer

Lamisil (terbinafine): Lamisil (terbinafine) is used to treat fungal infections of  scalp &amp; nails.

Question 3

can children use lamisil (terbinafine)?

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Under doc's care: Dosage and usage  of Lamisil (terbinafine) for children under 12 is to be determined by your physician.

Question 4

who should not use lamisil (terbinafine)?

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Lamisil (terbinafine): "Lamisil Tablets are contraindicated in individuals with a history of allergic reaction to oral terbinafine because of the risk of anaphylaxis."  See:  http://www.rxlist.com/lamisil-drug/overdosage-contraindications.htm

Question 5

what is the generic form of lamisil (terbinafine)?

Accepted Answer

The generic is: terbinafine

Question 6

please describe the medication: lamisil (terbinafine)?

Accepted Answer

Antifungal meds: Treats fungal infections of the scalp, toenails, or fingernails.

Question 7

are all generic terbinafine tablets the same? can you share some sources?

Accepted Answer

ORAL TERBINAFINE: GREAT QUESTION!
UNFORTUNATELY THERE IS NO ANSWER TO THIS!
 I HAVE FOUND THAT GENERIC VERSIONS OF ALL ORAL MEDICATIONS ARE ALMOST NEVER THE SAME!
EVEN IF ALL THE GENERIC DRUGS DO HAVE THE PROPER AMOUNT OF THE DESIGNATED AND PRESCRIBED MEDICATION, THERE ARE A HOST OF DIFFERENCES IN EACH.
COLOR, SHAPE, SIZE, IMPRINT, EXCIPIENTS ARE ALL DIFFERENT!
I HAVE WRITTEN BOOKS ON DRUG REACTIONS.
CAVEAT EMPTOR!

Question 8

when will i see an improvement when taking terbinafine (oral) for 3 months?

Accepted Answer

Several months: For skin, 10 days. Fingernails are fully replaced in 6 months. 12 months for toenails. For toenails  about 60% of people see complete clearing in a year, with partial clearing seen much sooner and gradually pushing the abnormal nail off the edge. A nail is not a living tissue, cannot repair itself. So people take terbinafine for 3 months hoping to have a healthy toenail a year later.

Question 9

what are terbinafine (200 mg) side effects?

Accepted Answer

Antifungal: It is an antifungal agent used most commonly these days for jungal infections of the skin, hair and nails.  Major reactions include liver inflammation, skin problems, and problems with mood.

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