Terbilis 250mg Tablet is an antifungal medication used to treat a wide range of fungal infections of the skin and nails, including ringworm.

Introduction:
Terbilis 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.

Dosage Form:
Tablet

How to 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. Terbilis 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Terbilis 250mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

How it Works:
Terbilis 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.

Interacting Drugs:

• Amisulpride
• Aripiprazole
• Chlorpromazine
• Cilostazol

FAQs:

• Can Terbilis 250mg Tablet be safe for use in patients with liver cirrhosis?
  Oral intake of Terbilis 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with chronic or active liver disease. It's essential to inform your doctor about any liver disease or cirrhosis, as the medicine gets metabolized by liver enzymes and any inefficiency can lead to increased levels of the medication in the blood, resulting in increased side effects and toxicity. Your doctor may suggest periodic monitoring (after 4-6 weeks of treatment) of liver function tests and make dose adjustments accordingly.


• Does Terbilis 250mg Tablet cause any skin reactions?
  Yes, sensitive individuals may develop skin reactions while using Terbilis 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 Terbilis 250mg Tablet. If you experience any type of skin reaction or rashes, stop the medication immediately and report to your doctor.


• Is Terbilis 250mg Tablet effective?
  Terbilis 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, as the fungus may continue to grow and the infection may return or worsen.


• How long do I need to take Terbilis 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. The exact duration of therapy is decided by your doctor depending upon the type of infection, the site of infection, and your response to the therapy.


• Can I drink tea or coffee while taking Terbilis 250mg Tablet?
  Caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee should be taken with caution while being on treatment with Terbilis 250mg Tablet. The medicine decreases the rate of metabolism of caffeine by 19%, thereby increasing the levels of caffeine in the blood, which may lead to side effects such as jitteriness, headache, increased heartbeat, and restlessness.