Terbifor Tablet
Manufacturer
Fortune Labs
Salt Composition
Terbinafine (250mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Terbifor 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
Terbifor 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. Terbifor Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Terbifor Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How it works
Terbifor 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 it safe for patients with liver cirrhosis to take Terbifor Tablet?
No, oral intake of Terbifor Tablet is not recommended in patients with chronic or active liver disease. Your doctor may prescribe a liver function test to check whether the liver is functioning effectively. 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.
What are the possible skin reactions that can occur while taking Terbifor Tablet?
Sensitive individuals may develop skin reactions while using Terbifor 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 Terbifor Tablet.
Is Terbifor Tablet effective in treating fungal infections?
Yes, Terbifor 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, as stopping too early may allow the fungus to continue growing and the infection to return or worsen.
How long do I need to take Terbifor Tablet for?
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, which 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 consume caffeinated drinks like tea or coffee while taking Terbifor Tablet?
Caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee should be taken with caution while being on treatment with Terbifor Tablet, as it decreases the rate of metabolism of caffeine by 19%, increasing the levels of caffeine in the blood.
