LAMISIL (Terbinafine) is a synthetic allylamine antifungal drug, prescribed by the physicians to treat the mycotic (fungal) infection like onchomycosis in the thumbnail and the toenails caused by the Tinea unguium. LAMISIL (Terbinafine) is used effectively treat the dermatophytes (a group of fungi). LAMISIL (Terbinafine) is highly lipophillic in nature that can bind and accumulates to the skin, nail tissues and kill the fungi by the lysis property (breaking the cell). LAMISIL (Terbinafine) in the form of oral granules are used in the treatment of mycotic infection in the hair scalp of children.
Who should not take LAMISIL (Terbinafine)?
LAMISIL (Terbinafine) should not be prescribed for the patients with severe autoimmune disease like psoriasis or the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), systemic and asymptomatic fungal or other microbial infections, kidney diseases and liver diseases. If you are allergic to LAMISIL (Terbinafine), you should not take it with out consulting the Physician. LAMISIL (Terbinafine) is not expected to be harmful to the unborn foetus as it classified by the Food and Drug Administration as a Pregnancy Category – B drug. If you are breast feeding mother, you should consult the doctor before taking LAMISIL (Terbinafine) for an adjusted dosage. If you are taking drugs like beta-blockers, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, Mono Amine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI), anti-fungal drugs like Ketoconazole, antibiotics like Rifampicin, tricyclic anti-depressants like amitriptyline, pain medications like Tramadol, certain psychiatric drugs like thioridazine, Cimetidine, anti -arrthymic drugs and blood thinners like Warfarin, you should not take LAMISIL (Terbinafine), as it can cause serious side effects.
LAMISIL (Terbinafine) Side Effects:
LAMISIL (Terbinafine) can cause side effects like visual and taste disturbances, liver enzyme abnormalities, nausea, flatulence, diarrhoea, malaise, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, cold like symptoms, pruritis, rashes and urticaria like skin reactions. Other less common but serious side effects of LAMISIL (Terbinafine) are the peeling of the skin, blistering, scaling and reddening of the skin, flu like symptoms, severe fever, weight loss may be the secondary effect of taste loss or changes.
How should I take LAMISIL (Terbinafine)?
The recommended oral dosage for the LAMISIL (Terbinafine) is 250 mg daily, depends up on the severity of the disease. You should take LAMISIL (Terbinafine) for at least 6 – 12 weeks depending on the disease severity for the beneficial effect. The following instruction should be followed to take the LAMISIL (Terbinafine) – 250 mg oral dosage daily: (1) Take LAMISIL (Terbinafine) first thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything except plain water. 2) Take LAMISIL (Terbinafine) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take LAMISIL (Terbinafine) with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take LAMISIL (Terbinafine) with any other drink besides plain water. Do not take LAMISIL (Terbinafine) with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks. 4) Swallow LAMISIL (Terbinafine) as a whole. Do not chew the tablet or keep LAMISIL (Terbinafine) in your mouth to melt or dissolve. After taking LAMISIL (Terbinafine) you must wait at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water.
Keep taking LAMISIL (Terbinafine) for as long as your health care provider tells you to do so. To treat your problems or keep you from getting these symptoms, you have to take LAMISIL (Terbinafine) as often and in the way LAMISIL (Terbinafine) as prescribed by your Physician.
What is the important information I should know about LAMISIL (Terbinafine)?
Take LAMISIL (Terbinafine) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
You should take LAMISIL (Terbinafine) after the meals.
For LAMISIL (Terbinafine) dosage one must follow his doctor's instructions.
It is important to take LAMISIL (Terbinafine) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
Avoid alcohol while you take LAMISIL (Terbinafine) because it can increase the side-effects of LAMISIL (Terbinafine).
Perform Liver Function Tests and Blood count often to monitor the progress or to check the side effect of LAMISIL (Terbinafine).
Do not stop taking LAMISIL (Terbinafine) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
It may take several months for your nails to grow after the successful LAMISIL (Terbinafine) treatment.
Store LAMISIL (Terbinafine) as per the instructions on the label.
LAMISIL (Terbinafine) should not used for the viral infections of any conditions.
Keep LAMISIL (Terbinafine) away from the reach of the children and pets.
What happens if I miss a dose of LAMISIL (Terbinafine)?
Take the missed dose of LAMISIL (Terbinafine) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take LAMISIL (Terbinafine) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication.
What happens if I overdose of LAMISIL (Terbinafine)?
If you feel any abnormal or bothersome side effects, please seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on LAMISIL (Terbinafine)?
LAMISIL (Terbinafine) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for LAMISIL (Terbinafine) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canada pharmacy store.
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