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Terbex (Cream)

Manufactured by: Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Terbinafine Topical Similar medicine

Terbex is indicated for

  • Tinea pedis
  • Tinea cruris
  • Tinea corporis
  • Dermatophytosis
  • Nail infections
  • Cutaneous candidiasis
  • Pityriasis versicolor

Precautions and warnings

People who already have liver or kidney problems, and those who are pregnant, should be cautious. Before starting oral treatment, liver function tests should be done.

Side-effects

  • Anorexia
  • nausea
  • abdominal pain
  • taste disturbances
  • diarrhoea
  • rash
  • urticaria. Potentially Fatal: Liver failure
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • neutropaenia.

Drug Interactions

Drugs that are broken down by the CYP450 2D6 enzyme may have higher levels in the body. Rifampicin can lower the amount of terbinafine in your system, while cimetidine can increase it.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, active or chronic liver disease, lactation.

Mode of actions

Terbinafine works by blocking an enzyme called squalene epoxidase, which is important for making sterols that fungi need to build their cell walls. This leads to a shortage of ergosterol, weakening the fungal cell wall and killing the fungus. Terbinafine is effective against dermatophytes and some types of yeast.

Dosage & Administration

Dermatophytosis
Adult: Apply cream/solution/spray once or bid. 1-2 wk to treat tinea corporis and tinea cruris; 1-wk course is for tinea pedis; 2-wk course in cutaneous candidiasis and pityriasis versicolor

Pregnancy & Lactation

Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect even sometimes unable to demonstrate the risk on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required.

Discuss with your doctors and tell them feedback about this medicine.

There is no specific information about whether this medicine is passed on to the baby through breast milk. Discuss with your doctor before breastfeeding.

Pack Size & Price

5gm tube /10gm tube Price : ৳

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