Tervue 250mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Dermacia Healthcare
Salt Composition
Terbinafine (250mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Tervue 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
Tervue 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. Tervue 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Tervue 250mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How it works
Tervue 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
Can Tervue 250mg Tablet be used safely in patients with liver cirrhosis?
Oral intake of Tervue 250mg Tablet is not recommended for individuals with chronic or active liver disease. A liver function test may be prescribed by your doctor to assess the effectiveness of your liver's metabolism. This is crucial because Tervue 250mg Tablet is metabolized by liver enzymes, and any inefficiency can lead to increased medication levels in the blood, resulting in increased side effects and toxicity. Inform your doctor about any liver disease or cirrhosis and the medications you are currently taking, as taking Tervue 250mg Tablet with another medicine can cause liver toxicity.
Does Tervue 250mg Tablet cause skin reactions?
Yes, sensitive individuals may experience skin reactions while using Tervue 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 Tervue 250mg Tablet. Do not take this medication without consulting your physician, and in case you encounter any type of skin reaction or rashes, stop the medication immediately and report to the doctor.
Is Tervue 250mg Tablet effective?
Tervue 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 stopping the medication too early may cause the fungus to continue growing and the infection to return or worsen.
How long do I need to take Tervue 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. However, the exact duration of therapy is decided by your doctor depending on the type of infection, the site of infection, and your response to the therapy.
Can I drink tea or coffee while taking Tervue 250mg Tablet?
Caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee should be taken with caution while being on treatment with Tervue 250mg Tablet. Tervue 250mg Tablet decreases the rate of caffeine metabolism by 19%, increasing its levels in the blood, which may lead to side effects such as jitteriness, headache, increased heartbeat, and restlessness.
