Take the Lamisil tablet with a full glass of water. If you find that the Lamisil tablet upsets your stomach, try taking it immediately after a light meal. Take the tablet at about the same time each day. Taking your tablet at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you remember when to take it. The length of your treatment will depend on the type of infection you have, what part of the body is affected and how well you respond to treatment.
If you have a tinea infection of the body or groin, you will usually take the tablets for 2 to 4 weeks. The signs and symptoms of infection may last for several weeks after the fungi dermatophytes have been killed. Fungal nail infections usually take longer to heal than fungal skin infections.
You will usually take the tablets for anywhere from 6 weeks to 3 months. But, if you have a nail infection of the big toe or your nails grow very slowly, you may need to take the tablets for up to 6 months.
It may take several months after you stop taking Lamisil tablets for your nail to look completely normal. That is because the deformed part of the nail has to grow out and be replaced by a healthy nail.
If it is almost time for your next dose within 4 hours , skip the dose you missed and take the next dose when you are meant to. Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking it as you would normally. Do not take a double dose to make up for the one that you missed. This may increase the chance of you getting an unwanted side effect. If you are not sure what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist. If you have trouble remembering when to take your medicine, ask your pharmacist for some hints.
Immediately telephone your doctor or Poisons Information Centre telephone number 13 11 26 , or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital if you think that you or anyone else may have taken too many Lamisil tablets. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. Keep the telephone numbers for these places handy. Some of the symptoms of an overdose may include a headache, nausea feeling sick , stomach pain and dizziness.
Make sure to take your tablet every day and continue taking it until your doctor tells you to stop. This will ensure that all of the infection is gone and will lessen the chance of the infection coming back once you stop taking this medicine. Make sure to have any blood tests done that are ordered by your doctor. Any side effects on your liver, kidneys or blood can be detected by blood tests. If you become pregnant while taking Lamisil tablets, tell your doctor immediately. Your doctor can discuss with you the risks and benefits of taking it during pregnancy.
Remind your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking Lamisil tablets if you are about to be started on any new medicine.
Tell any other doctor, dentist or pharmacist, who treats you that you are taking Lamisil tablets. Be careful driving, operating machinery or doing jobs that require you to be alert while you are taking Lamisil tablets until you know how it affects you. This medicine can cause tiredness, sleepiness, dizziness or lightheadedness in some people. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous.
Be careful to keep the infected areas dry and cool and change clothing that is in direct contact with the infected areas every day. This will help to clear up the infection and make sure that it does not return. Do not store Lamisil tablets or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave it in the car or on window sills. Keep the medicine where children cannot reach it. A locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines.
If your doctor tells you to stop taking this medicine or the expiry date has passed, ask your pharmacist what to do with any medicine you have left over. Lamisil Tablets is a Schedule 4 — prescription only medicine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Lamisil tablets, even if you do not think it is connected with the medicine.
It also comes as tablets for treating fungal nail infections and other fungal infections. Your doctor may recommend tablets if they think creams, gels, sprays or solution are not likely to work. Take our survey. Tablets, cream and gel can be prescribed for adults and children aged 1 year and over.
The cream, gel and spray that you can buy in a pharmacy or supermarket is suitable for people aged 16 years or older. The solution is only suitable for adults 18 years or older. To make sure terbinafine is safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you:. To make sure the tablets are safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you:. The treatment you use will depend on where the infection is on your body and how severe it is. For large areas of skin, or if the area is hairy, it's best to use the spray.
Your pharmacist or doctor will tell you how much to use and how long you need to use it for, depending on your infection. If you buy terbinafine in a pharmacy or supermarket, follow the instructions that come with your medicine.
Put the cream or gel on the infected area once or twice a day for 1 to 2 weeks. If you're using the cream or gel on the area between your toes, or on your bottom or groin, you can cover the skin with a clean strip of gauze afterwards. This type of light dressing is available to buy at pharmacies and is especially helpful to use at night.
If you're using the spray on the area between your toes, or on your bottom or groin, you can cover the skin with a clean strip of gauze afterwards. The solution comes in a tube with a nozzle. It is a single treatment that you only use once. Use the solution on both feet even if one of them looks fine.
If one foot looks less infected than the other, put the solution on the less infected foot first. Do not wash or splash your feet with any water for 24 hours after using the solution. After 24 hours, wash your feet with warm, soapy water in the bath or shower and gently pat them dry. You can take terbinafine tablets with or without food. It's best to take your tablets at the same time each day.
The usual dose is 1 tablet, taken once a day. You will usually take the tablets for 2 to 6 weeks. This depends on the type of infection you have and how serious it is.
If you have a fungal nail infection, you will probably need to take the tablets for several months. These infections take a while to clear. If you forget to use your terbinafine cream, gel or spray, do not worry. Just apply it as soon as you remember and then keep following your usual routine. If you forget to take a terbinafine tablet, take it as soon as you remember, unless it's nearly time for your next dose. In this case, just skip the missed dose and take your next one as normal until you have finished the course.
If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to remember your medicines. If you use too much terbinafine cream, gel or spray or use it more often than you need to, it may make your skin red or irritated. If this happens, use less of the cream, gel or spray the next time.
Side effects may include stomach pain, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, headache or feeling dizzy. Call or go to If you need to go to hospital take the packaging, or the leaflet that came with your medicine, and any remaining medicine with you. Like all medicines, terbinafine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. If you're using the cream, gel, spray or solution, talk to your pharmacist or doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away:.
If you're taking the tablets, talk to your doctor or a pharmacist if these side effects bother you or do not go away:. Some people can have serious side effects when using or taking terbinafine. These happen in less than 1 in 1, people. If you're using the cream, gel, spray or solution, stop using terbinafine and call a doctor straight away if:.
If you're prescribed tablets, stop taking them and call a doctor immediately if:. It happens rarely but it is possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to terbinafine. You could be having a serious allergic reaction and may need immediate treatment in hospital.
These are not all the side effects of terbinafine. For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicine packet. You can report any suspected side effect to the UK safety scheme. There's no clear evidence that terbinafine will harm your unborn baby. But for safety, your doctor will only advise you to use it in pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the risks.
If you're trying to get pregnant or you're already pregnant, talk to your doctor about the benefits and possible harms of taking terbinafine. This will depend on how many weeks pregnant you are and the reason you need to take it.
There may be other treatments that are safer for you. It's OK to use terbinafine cream, gel, spray and solution when you're breastfeeding, as long as you are not putting it on or near your nipples.
Terbinafine tablets are generally not recommended if you're breastfeeding. There are other antifungal medicines that are safer. Your doctor will recommend the best medicine for you. Terbinafine cream, gel, sprays and solution are generally OK to use when taking other medicines.
However, terbinafine tablets and some medicines can interfere with each other. Tell your doctor if you are taking:. These are not all the medicines that interfere with terbinafine.
For a full list, check the leaflet that comes with your medicine. It is safe to take terbinafine with paracetamol , ibuprofen , diclofenac or naproxen. There's very little information about taking herbal remedies and supplements with terbinafine. Tell a pharmacist or doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements. It makes holes in the cell membrane of the fungus and the contents leak out.
This kills the fungus and treats the infection. If you are taking terbinafine to prevent an infection, the medicine kills any fungus as it starts to appear.
It depends on the type of infection you have. Some will take longer to get better. Terbinafine solution usually starts to work within a few days. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not get better within 1 week. The cream, gel or spray usually starts to work within a few days.
This medicine works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses. Also, it is best to take the doses at the same times every day. If you need help in planning the best time to take your medicine, check with your doctor. If you are using the oral granules, you may sprinkle the contents on a spoonful of pudding or other soft, non-acidic food such as mashed potatoes. This mixture must be swallowed immediately without chewing.
Do not use applesauce or fruit-based foods. If you will need two packets of oral granules with each dose, you may sprinkle the content of both packets on one spoonful or two spoonfuls of non-acidic food.
Avoid caffeine coffee, soda, chocolate while you are using this medicine. Terbinafine may cause caffeine to stay in your body longer than usual. The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine.
If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible.
However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
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