Nexterb 500mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Nexbon Lifesciences
Salt Composition
Terbinafine (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Nexterb 500mg 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
Nexterb 500mg 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. Nexterb 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Nexterb 500mg 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. 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
Can Nexterb 500mg Tablet be safely used in patients with liver cirrhosis?
No, oral intake of Nexterb 500mg Tablet is not recommended for patients with chronic or active liver disease. Your doctor may perform a liver function test to assess whether the liver is functioning effectively. This is because the medication is 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 Nexterb 500mg Tablet cause skin reactions?
Yes, sensitive individuals may develop skin reactions while using Nexterb 500mg 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 Nexterb 500mg Tablet. Therefore, do not take this medication without consulting your physician. And, in case you encounter any type of skin reaction or rashes, stop the medication immediately and report to the doctor.
Is Nexterb 500mg Tablet effective?
Nexterb 500mg 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 Nexterb 500mg 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 tea or coffee while taking Nexterb 500mg Tablet?
Caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee should be taken with caution while being on treatment with Nexterb 500mg Tablet. Nexterb 500mg 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.
