Lamisil

Terbinafine Drug Information

• Lamisil Overview

  Terbinafine is used to treat certain types of fungal infections (for example, of the fingernail or toenail). It works by stopping the growth of fungus. Lamisil belongs to a class of drugs known as antifungals.

• How to Use Lamisil

  Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking terbinafine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Take Lamisil by mouth with or without food, usually once a day or as directed by your doctor. Dosage and length of treatment is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. It may take several months after you finish treatment to see the full benefit of Lamisil. It takes time for your new healthy nails to grow out and replace the infected nails. Continue to take Lamisil until the full prescribed amount is finished. Stopping the medication too early may allow the fungus to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

• Lamisil Precautions

  Before taking terbinafine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. Lamisil may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using Lamisil, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history,immune system problems, kidney disease, liver disease, lupus. Limit alcoholic beverages. Daily use of alcohol may increase your chance for serious side effects. Lamisil may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness. During pregnancy, Lamisil should be used only when clearly needed. Fungal nail infection treatment can usually wait until after you have had your baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Lamisil passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

• Lamisil Misdose

  If you miss a dose of Lamisil, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

• Lamisil Interactions

  Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.warfarin, drugs affecting liver enzymes that remove terbinafine from your body (such as amiodarone, cimetidine, rifampin, azole antifungals such as fluconazole/ketoconazole), drugs removed from your body by certain liver enzymes (such as tricyclic antidepressants, SSRI antidepressants, beta blockers, dextromethorphan, thioridazine, drugs to treat heart rhythm problems, monoamine oxidase inhibitors type B such as rasagiline).

• Lamisil Side Effects

  What are Lamisil side effects?

  Side effects are physical, mental or emotional symptoms which occur in addition to or outside of the desired effect of a therapeutic treatment such as an over-the-counter or prescribed drug or medication. Side effects from Lamisil may occur at the beginning or at the end of treatment and may also depend on the length of time an individual remains on the treatment. Side effects, also known as adverse effects, are generally more likely to occur when starting treatment. Individuals may also experience side effects from Lamisil as a result of an interaction with other medications.

  Side Effects of Lamisil

  The side effects of Lamisil may vary in number and intensity for many different reasons. Factors such as age, weight, gender and ethnicity may influence the side effects of Lamisil. Also, an individual’s state of general physical health and seriousness of the disease or illness as well as an increase or decrease in dosage may lead to side effects. Further, side effects from Lamisil may also occur as a result of an interaction with certain herbal supplements, foods or drinks.

  Prescription drug side effects can be serious and may cause patients to stop the treatment. However, when side effects from the use of a prescription drug, such as Lamisil, do occur a patient should consult their physician. A physician may prescribe an additional treatment in order to control the symptoms or an adjustment in the dosage may be made. In addition, changes to diet, exercise or other lifestyle activities may help to lessen the side effects of Lamisil.

  By understanding side effects and the factors which may influence the occurrence of side effects patients are empowered to take an active role in their care. Patients who have specific questions about the side effects of Lamisil, or any other medication, should contact their physician. General information about Lamisil and the side effects associated with Lamisil are described in the following:

  Common Lamisil Side Effects

  Severe

  • skin rash
  • abnormal hepatic function tests

  Less Severe

  • pruritus of skin
  • dysgeusia
  • diarrhea
  • flatulence
  • headache disorder
  • dyspepsia
  • acute abdominal pain

  Less Frequent Lamisil Side Effects

  Severe

  • visual changes
  • urticaria

  Less Severe

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • lymphopenia
  • upper abdominal pain

  Rare or Very Rare Lamisil Side Effects

  Severe

  • pancytopenia
  • thrombocytopenic disorder
  • neutropenic disorder
  • pancreatitis
  • acute hepatic failure
  • vasculitis
  • drug-induced hepatitis
  • toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • psoriasiform eruption
  • serum sickness
  • anemia
  • angioedema
  • acute eruptions of skin
  • rhabdomyolysis
  • hearing loss
  • acute lupus erythematosus
  • acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
  • eosinophilia
  • hypersensitivity pneumonitis
  • nephritis
  • myocarditis
  • pericarditis
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • agranulocytosis
  • erythema multiforme
  • bullous dermatitis
  • DRESS syndrome
  • loss of sense of smell
  • cholestasis
  • thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
  • hemolytic uremic syndrome

  Less Severe

  • alopecia
  • arthralgias
  • myalgias
  • fatigue
  • skin photosensitivity
  • parosmia
  • depression
  • fever
  • flu-like symptoms
  • vertigo
  • malaise
  • loss of taste
  • tinnitus

• Lamisil Storage

  Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard Lamisil when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.