Terbinik Plus Cream

Short Description

Terbinik Plus Cream is a combination medicine used in the treatment of skin infections.

Dosage Form

Cream

Introduction

Terbinik Plus Cream is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. The effects of medicine can be increased by keeping the affected area clean and dry and washing hands before and after treating the infection.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying unless hands are the affected area.

Side Effects

skin irritation, redness or itching at the site of application

Pregnancy Warning

It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way it works but talk to your doctor before using it if you have used a similar medicine before and had an allergic reaction. This medicine should only be used if it is clearly needed during pregnancy.

Terbinik Plus Cream is a combination of five medicines: Ofloxacin, Tinidazole, Terbinafine, Clobetasol and D-Panthenol. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic which kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. Tinidazole is also an antibiotic which kills other microorganisms in addition to bacteria by damaging their DNA. Terbinafine is an antifungal. It stops the growth of fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. Clobetasol is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. D-Panthenol is a form of vitamin B which nourishes and moisturizes the skin.

Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Terbinik Plus Cream. Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by infection. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas. It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away. It is advisable not to touch or scratch the infected area as it can worsen the situation.