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Lamisil

Terbinafine

Antiviral / AntifungalTablet250mgATC D01BA02

Ingredients & Drug Type

Lamisil is listed as Antiviral / Antifungal containing Terbinafine. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.

Active ingredient
Terbinafine
Therapeutic class
Antiviral / Antifungal
Dosage form
Tablet
Strength
250mg

Dosing

Adult
250mg مرة يومياً × 6–12 أسبوع
Frequency
كل 8–12 ساعة
Route
oral
  • Frequency: كل 8–12 ساعة.
  • Route: oral.
  • The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
  • Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.

Instructions: ابدأ مبكراً — التأخير يقلل الفعالية

Pregnancy Category
B — No clear risk shown in studies

Medical Overview

Lamisil is listed as Antiviral / Antifungal containing Terbinafine. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.

Lamisil (terbinafine) is the dermatophyte assassin — 1-week cream courses for athlete’s foot and the world’s first-line oral for nail fungus (6-12 weeks, drug persists in the nail for months). Oral quirks: temporary taste loss, mandatory baseline liver enzymes (rare serious hepatotoxicity), CYP2D6 inhibition (tamoxifen, tricyclics). Judge nail success at regrowth (6-12 months), not course end.

Uses / Indications

  • Nail fungus
  • ringworm
  • Used for indications selected by a clinician or pharmacist based on diagnosis and the official leaflet.

Side Effects

  • الكريم: لسعة واحمرار عابران. الأقراص: اضطراب هضمي وصداع
  • **اضطراب أو فقدان التذوق** (سمته الغريبة — عكوس خلال أسابيع لكنه مزعج لعشاق الطعام والطهاة)
  • طفح جلدي
  • ونادراً: إصابة كبدية جدية (إرهاق
  • غثيان مستمر
  • اصفرار
  • بول داكن = إيقاف فوري وفحص) وتفاعلات جلدية شديدة.
  • Side effects vary by active ingredient, dose, and patient factors.

Contraindications

  • أمراض كبد مزمنة أو نشطة (للأقراص — فحص خمائر قبل البدء إلزامي)
  • قصور كلوي واضح (تعديل/تجنب)
  • والذئبة (قد يحرضها). الحمل: يؤجَّل العلاج الفموي لما بعده (الأظافر ليست طارئاً).
  • Previous allergy to the active ingredient or any component.

Warnings

  • للأظافر: اصبر — الظفر لا «يشفى» بل ينمو سليماً من القاعدة
  • والمنظر الطبيعي يكتمل بعد 6–12 شهراً من نهاية الكورس (لا تحكم بالفشل باكراً). التزم الكورس كاملاً
  • وفحص كبد قبله وعند أي عرض. للكريم: أكمل الأسبوع حتى لو اختفى الطفح بيومين. جفف قدميك وبدّل جواربك يومياً وإلا عاد الضيف. احجز جلدية عبر كلينكس جو.
  • Do not start, stop, or change dose without medical advice, especially during pregnancy or chronic disease.

Drug Interactions

  • الأقراص تثبط إنزيم CYP2D6: ترفع مضادات اكتئاب ثلاثية وحاصرات بيتا معينة وتضعف تحويل الترامادول والتاموكسيفين (مهم لمريضات سرطان الثدي — يُنسق). الريفامبيسين يضعفه والسيميتيدين يرفعه. الكافيين يبطأ طرحه قليلاً.
  • Tell your clinician or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements, and herbs you use.

Patient Guidance

  • Read the patient leaflet.
  • Use only as prescribed.
  • Ask a pharmacist if anything about use is unclear.

Before Using This Medicine

Tell your clinician before use if you have

  • Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
  • Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
  • Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
  • Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.

Seek urgent care if you notice

  • Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
  • Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
  • Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.

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Storage & Manufacturer

Storage:
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.

Trusted Medical Sources

Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.

Common Questions

What is Lamisil?

Lamisil contains Terbinafine and is categorized as Antiviral / Antifungal. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.

What is the dose of Lamisil?

Catalog dosing information includes: 250mg مرة يومياً × 6–12 أسبوع. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.

What warnings matter before using Lamisil?

Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.

How should Lamisil be stored?

Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.

Medical disclaimer: This page is for educational purposes only. It does not replace personalized advice from a licensed pharmacist or your treating physician. Dose, interactions, and contraindications may vary by individual patient. Always confirm with your healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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