T-Fin 250 Tablet
Manufacturer
Insta Care Lifescience
Salt Composition
Terbinafine (250mg)
Key Information
Short Description
T-Fin 250 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
T-Fin 250 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. T-Fin 250 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid T-Fin 250 Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How it works
T-Fin 250 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
Can T-Fin 250 Tablet be used safely in patients with liver cirrhosis?
No, oral intake of T-Fin 250 Tablet is not recommended for patients with chronic or active liver disease. Your doctor may order a liver function test to check if your liver is functioning properly. 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 T-Fin 250 Tablet cause skin reactions?
Yes, sensitive individuals may develop skin reactions while using T-Fin 250 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 T-Fin 250 Tablet.
Is T-Fin 250 Tablet effective?
Yes, T-Fin 250 Tablet is effective as an antifungal 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 T-Fin 250 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 2-4 weeks. The duration may sometimes be extended to 6 weeks. For fungal infections of nails, the duration of treatment usually varies from 6-12 weeks.
Can I drink tea or coffee while taking T-Fin 250 Tablet?
Caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee should be taken with caution while being on treatment with T-Fin 250 Tablet. T-Fin 250 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.
