Winfine 250mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Kerwin Formulations
Salt Composition
Terbinafine (250mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Winfine 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
Winfine 250mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. 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. Winfine 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Winfine 250mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How it works
Winfine 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
Winfine 250mg Tablet helps treat fungal infections of the skin and nails. 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 Winfine 250mg Tablet?
No, oral intake of Winfine 250mg 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 or not.
Can Winfine 250mg Tablet cause skin reactions?
Yes, sensitive individuals may develop skin reactions while using Winfine 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 Winfine 250mg Tablet.
Is Winfine 250mg Tablet effective?
Winfine 250mg Tablet is effective as an anti-fungal medicine if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor.
How long should I take Winfine 250mg 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. The duration may sometimes be extended to 6 weeks.
Can I consume caffeinated drinks like tea or coffee while taking Winfine 250mg Tablet?
Caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee should be taken with caution while being on treatment with Winfine 250mg Tablet, as it decreases the rate of metabolism of caffeine by 19%.
