Terbinafine 250mg Tablet

Terbinafine 250mg Tablet – Belonging to a class of medicines known as antifungals, Terbinafine is used to treat fungal infections of the body (tinea corporis), fingernails, toenails, scalp (ringworm or tinea capitis), groin (jock itch or tinea cruris), or feet (athlete’s foot or tinea pedis). Offered with the brand name GLAFINE 250 at Glamris Dermacare, this medication is suggested by various dermatologists and skin specialists to patients with such fungal infections.

Terbinafine performs its action by restricting the growth of the fungi that is responsible for the occurrence of the infection on various parts of the body. It destroys the cell membrane of the fungus and at last, fully eradicates its presence. This is how this antifungal medication treats the fungal infection of the body.

Mandatory Points to Give Preference While Taking Terbinafine 250mg Tablet

Have a keen check on all the instructions mentioned on the product leaflet and the one given by the doctor. Other than that, following are the necessary points that must be remembered:

1. Complete the whole course of Terbinafine 250mg Tablet even if the symptoms start disappearing to get the highest possible benefits of the medication.
2. It is advised to use a good sunscreen and covered clothing while moving outdoors as Terbinafine may make the skin sensitive to the sun and environmental aggressors.
3. Do not take this medicine in smaller or larger doses or for longer than recommended by the doctor because either way, it may lead to an emergence of adverse reactions.
4. Terbinafine Tablet can be taken with or without food but taking it with food is undoubtedly more beneficial as it can reduce even the minute chances of an upset stomach.
5. Do not use this medication in order to treat viral infections like the common cold or flu. This medicine is also known to treat fungal infections of several parts of the body.
6. Consume this medicine without chewing and crushing it.

Interference of Certain Diseases with Terbinafine Tablet

It is not suggested to take Terbinafine 250mg Tablet for people who may have certain diseases or health issues that can impede this medicine. To make sure that this medicine is safe for you, notify the doctor if you have/head contact with the following health ailments:

• Allergic Reaction to Terbinafine
• Lupus
• Active or Chronic Hepatic Disease
• Liver Disease
• Weak Immune System

Food Interactions

Avoid consuming coffee, tea, cold drinks, energy drinks, or other sources of caffeine as it may interfere with the effectiveness of Terbinafine Tablet.

Medicinal Interactions

Vitamins, Over-the-Counter Medicines, and Ayurvedic/Herbal Products may interact with Terbinafine. Make sure the doctor knows about your usage of other medicines while taking Terbinafine Tablet.

Side Effects Associated With Terbinafine 250mg Tablet

Medicines and Drugs come along with some side effects that may be common or severe. Just like that, the antifungal medication Terbinafine also has some after-effects but these are not really serious and can go away after the body gets normal to the medicine. The side effects of Terbinafine 250mg Tablet are as follows:

1. Headache
2. Abdominal Pain
3. Nausea
4. Diarrhea
5. Rash
6. Taste Fluctuations

Commonly Asked Questions

1. Can Terbinafine 250 mg Tablet be taken by a breastfeeding woman?

No, it is not advised to take this medication for the women who are breastfeeding because the medicine may pass into milk that can harm the baby.

2. Does Alcohol interfere with the absorption of this medication?

Limit the alcohol consumption or even avoid it completely while taking Terbinafine Tablets as daily usage of alcohol may increase the chances of serious side effects.