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Topical terbinafine

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Topical 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

Brands

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

Generic Drug

Terbinafine

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Related questions

A 40-year old asked:

Topical terbinafine is for treating what kinds of problems?

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A 32-year old asked:

Any ideas for any topical treatments or home made remedies similar to topical terbinafine?

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A 24-year old male asked:

I am using terbinafine topical for interdigital tinea pedis. Its been 7 days. The signs of infection are getting better. How long shud i use it?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Is terbinafine 1% topical cream enough for interdigital tinea pedis? Give some tips to prevent recurrence

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A 21-year old male asked:

Which topical medication is the best for tinea mannum? I have been using naftifine for more than two weeks twice a day, not so much improved. Should I change medicine and start using terbinafine cream? It is available in my house?

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A 46-year old male asked:

Been taking Terbinafine for 4 months (Toenail fungus) No noticeable results. How long is this med safe to take?Can Lamisil topical be used along side?

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A 20-year old asked:

How long is ringworm contagious on terbinafine? I used a topical cream for 2-3 days and ran on and I read that itd only be contagious for 1 or 2 days after using it. I ran out and went to the doctors a week later and was prescribed the terbinafine.

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: lamisil (terbinafine)?

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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 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 47-year old asked:

What restrictions are there with alcohol and terbinafine?

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A 36-year old asked:

Terbinafine for penis infection, is it okay?

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A 36-year old asked:

What is terbinafine?

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A 40-year old asked:

What is Lamisil (terbinafine) used for?

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A 47-year old asked:

Can children use Lamisil (terbinafine)?

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A 50-year old asked:

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 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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