Terbicon 1% (Cream)
10 gm tube: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Terbinafine hydrochloride |
| Company | Beacon pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of onychomycosis of the toenail or fingernail
- Treatment of Tinea Capitis
- Treatment of fungal infection of the skin caused by Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton
- Treatment of yeast infections of the skin
- Treatment of Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of biosynthesis of Ergosterol
- Fungicidal activity
- Activity against Trichophyton Mentagrophyte and Trichophyton Rubrum
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for fingernail onychomycosis
- Dosage for toenail onychomycosis
- Recommended treatment durations for different fungal infections
Interaction
- Inhibition of the CYP450 2D6 isozyme
- Potential interactions with drugs metabolized by CYP450 2D6 isozyme
Contraindications
- Contra-indicated in individuals hypersensitive to terbinafine
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal symptoms
- Liver test abnormalities
- Rashes
- Urticaria
- Pruritus
- Taste disturbances
- Idiosyncratic and symptomatic hepatic injury
- Serious skin reactions
- Severe neutropenia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Angioedema
- Allergic reactions
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Arthralgia
- Myalgia
- Hair loss
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Lack of adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Presence in breast milk
- Excretion in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare cases of liver failure
- Serious skin reactions
- Avoiding contact with eyes
- Not recommended for patients with chronic or active liver disease
- Pretreatment serum transaminase tests
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients
Overdose Effects
- Limited clinical experience with overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Other Antifungal preparations
- Topical Antifungal preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Protect from light