Perbirow 250mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Rowlinges Life Science
Salt Composition
Terbinafine (250mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Perbirow 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
Perbirow 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. Perbirow 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Perbirow 250mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How it works
Perbirow 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
What are the concerns with using Perbirow 250mg Tablet in patients with liver cirrhosis?
Perbirow 250mg Tablet is not recommended for patients with chronic or active liver disease. The medicine is metabolized by liver enzymes, and inefficiency in liver function can lead to increased levels of the medication in the blood, resulting in increased side effects and toxicity.
Can Perbirow 250mg Tablet cause skin reactions?
Yes, sensitive individuals may develop skin reactions while using Perbirow 250mg Tablet. There are rare reports of serious skin/hypersensitivity reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and other severe skin reactions.
Is Perbirow 250mg Tablet effective?
Perbirow 250mg Tablet is effective as an anti-fungal medicine if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It is essential to complete the full treatment course to ensure the fungus does not continue to grow and the infection returns or worsens.
How long do I need to take Perbirow 250mg Tablet?
The usual duration of treatment for fungal infections such as Tinea pedis, Tinea corporis, and Tinea cruris is about 2 to 4 weeks. For fungal infections of nails, the duration may vary from 6 to 12 weeks.
Can I consume caffeinated drinks while taking Perbirow 250mg Tablet?
Caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee should be taken with caution while being on treatment with Perbirow 250mg Tablet. The medicine can decrease caffeine metabolism, leading to increased levels of caffeine in the blood and potential side effects.
