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Terbinafine

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Terbinafine is a topical anti-fungus agent which is a kind of anti-fungal drug (antibiotic and antimicrobial).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Topical anti viral drug

Brands

Topical terbinafine • Lamisil • Terbinafine topical cream • Terbi-clear • ALMATIL • Binacil • Dermax • Lamispor • Nafin • Terbane • Terbaspor • Terbicil

Side Effects

Common

Heartburn
Diarrhea
Headache
Cough
Abdominal pain
Itchy rash
Itching or burning
Fever
Visual changes
Abnormal sense of taste
Rash
Change in vision
Itchy skin
Decreased taste

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Ringworm (tinea)
4.0
92 reviews
Athlete's foot
3.9
85 reviews
Jock itch
3.8
63 reviews
Sporotrichosis (rose gardener's disease)
3.6
7 reviews
Ringworm of scalp
3.5
37 reviews
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What is terbinafine?

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What is Lamisil (terbinafine) used for?

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Can children use Lamisil (terbinafine)?

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Who should not use Lamisil (terbinafine)?

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A 50-year old asked:

What is the generic form of Lamisil (terbinafine)?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: lamisil (terbinafine)?

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A 41-year old asked:

Are all generic terbinafine tablets the same? Can you share some sources?

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A 42-year old asked:

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

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A 32-year old male asked:

My partner would like to know if it is safe to be intimate if she is allergic to terbinafine, while I am taking this medication?

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A 30-year old asked:

What are terbinafine (200 mg) side effects?

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A female asked:

Does Terbinafine change the effectiveness of the pill?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Can i take terbinafine tablet and fluticasone together?

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A 40-year old asked:

Topical terbinafine is for treating what kinds of problems?

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A 38-year old asked:

Lamisil (terbinafine) side effects after stopping the drug?

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A 40-year old asked:

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

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A 42-year old asked:

Jock itch and after using Lamisil (terbinafine) it's become worse. What do I do?

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A member asked:

Is there a special diet to cure the fungus instead of taking lamisil (terbinafine)?

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A 22-year old female asked:

I've been taking Lamisil (terbinafine) for 2 weeks (4 weeks left). Can i drink while on it? If so how much?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Is it okay to take generic Lamisil (terbinafine) if I have ra? I'm not currently on meds for my ra. I'm just taking generic lamisil (terbinafine).

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A 53-year old female asked:

Since finishing course of Terbinafine sandoz tablets I have lost my taste, it never happened while I was taking the medication only when I stopped.

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A 21-year old male asked:

Is that true, terbinafine stay up to 8 weeks after stop taking it.? So, will it make my skin more sensitive to sun for 8 weeks after stopping terbinafine?

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A 21-year old male asked:

I'm having oral terbinafine. Now, I'm advised not to go outside during daytime. Because terbinafine makes skin more sensitive to sun. If I stop taking this medication today, will I be able to go outside during daytime tomorrow?I've already stopped it?

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A 43-year old asked:

Is terbinafine linked to achille tendon pain?

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A 34-year old asked:

Can you use Lamisil (terbinafine) on penis?

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Can you drink coffee while taking terbinafine?

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Will Lamisil (terbinafine) affect milk supply?

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Can taking terbinafine affect my husband's sperm?

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Do you need a prescription for Lamisil (terbinafine)?

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

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What restrictions are there with alcohol and terbinafine?

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