Bifine 250mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Archicare Limited
Salt Composition
Terbinafine (250mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Bifine 250mg Tablet is an antifungal medication used to treat a wide range of fungal infections of the skin and nails, including ringworm.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Bifine 250mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It is used to treat a wide range of fungal infections of the skin and nails, including ringworm. It works by killing the fungi that cause the infection.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bifine 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid taking with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How it works
Bifine 250mg Tablet is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
Quick Tips
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Treatment may be needed for 2 to 6 weeks for skin infections and 6 weeks to 6 months for nail infections. Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during treatment. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bifine 250mg Tablet safe for patients with liver cirrhosis?
No, oral intake of Bifine 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with chronic or active liver disease. A liver function test may be prescribed by your doctor to check whether the liver is functioning effectively before starting treatment. This is because the medicine gets metabolized by liver enzymes and any inefficiency in liver function can lead to increased levels of the medication in the blood, resulting in increased side effects and toxicity.
Does Bifine 250mg Tablet cause skin reactions?
Yes, sensitive individuals may develop skin reactions while using Bifine 250mg Tablet. There are rare reports of people developing serious skin/hypersensitivity reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and other severe skin reactions with Bifine 250mg Tablet. If you experience any type of skin reaction or rashes while taking this medication, stop it immediately and report to your doctor.
Is Bifine 250mg Tablet effective?
Yes, Bifine 250mg Tablet is effective as an anti-fungal medicine if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop taking this medicine too early, the fungus may continue to grow and the infection may return or worsen.
How long do I need to take Bifine 250mg Tablet?
The usual duration of treatment for Tinea pedis (fungal infection in the foot), Tinea corporis (ringworms), and Tinea cruris (fungal infection in the groin) is about 2 to 4 weeks. The duration may sometimes be extended to 6 weeks. For fungal infections of nails, the duration of treatment usually varies from 6 to 12 weeks.
Can I drink caffeinated beverages while taking Bifine 250mg Tablet?
Caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee should be taken with caution while being on treatment with Bifine 250mg Tablet. Bifine 250mg Tablet decreases the rate of metabolism of caffeine by 19% which is an important constituent of coffee, thereby increasing the levels of caffeine in the blood. These increased levels of caffeine may lead to side effects such as jitteriness, headache, increased heartbeat, and restlessness.
