Terbinafine 500mg Tablets
Brand Name : FERBIGET - 500
Terbinafine 500mg Tablets
Description
Terbinafine 500mg Tablets are used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails, including fungal nail infections and other fungal infections. The medication is available in the form of oral tablets and should be taken exactly as directed by the doctor. The usual adult dose for Terbinafine 500mg Tablets is one tablet per day for 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the type and severity of the infection. Patients should take the medication with a full glass of water and with food to avoid stomach upset.
The medication may cause side effects such as headache, diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. Patients should inform the doctor or pharmacist about all the medications being taken, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements, to avoid any potential drug interactions. Patients should not drink alcohol while taking Terbinafine 500mg Tablets as it can increase the risk of liver damage. Patients should also avoid exposure to sunlight and use sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF) while taking Terbinafine 500mg Tablets. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, informing the doctor or pharmacist immediately is important.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
FERBIGET – 500: Terbinafine 500mg Tablet is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
Benefits
Fungal infectionIndication
FERBIGET – 500: Terbinafine 500 mg Tablet is used for treating fungal nail infections and other fungal infections.Side Effect
- Terbinafine 500mg Tablets may cause side effects such as diarrhea, indigestion, itching, headache, feeling sad, worthless, restless, or other changes in mood, loss of skin color, mouth sores, sore throat, fever, chills, and other signs of infection, chest pain, unexplained bleeding or bruising, blood in urine, fast or irregular heartbeat, and changes in taste or smell.
- Patients should inform the doctor or pharmacist about all the medications being taken, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements, to avoid any potential drug interactions.
- Terbinafine may also cause serious side effects such as persistent nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue, vision changes, mental/mood changes (such as depression), unexplained bleeding, and severe liver damage leading to liver transplant or death.
- Patients should call the doctor immediately if they experience any of these side effects.
- Patients should not drink alcohol while taking Terbinafine 500mg Tablets as it can increase the risk of liver damage.
- If any of these side effects persist or worsen, informing the doctor or pharmacist immediately is important.
Administration of Dosage
FERBIGET – 500: Terbinafine 500mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly as directed by your dermatologist. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on your medical conditions and the extent of the fungus. Do not stop taking this tablet until you have completed the course of treatment, as advised by your treating doctor, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early, the fungus may continue to grow and the infection may return or worsen.Precautions and & Disclaimer
- While taking Terbinafine 500mg Tablets, certain precautions should be taken. The medication should not be taken by anyone who is allergic to it or has liver problems.
- Terbinafine may cause serious liver problems, including liver failure. Patients should check with the doctor immediately if they start having nausea or vomiting, dark urine, light-coloured stools, stomach pain, or yellow eyes or skin while taking the medication.
- Patients should inform the doctor or pharmacist about all the medications being taken, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements, to avoid any potential drug interactions.
- Patients should not drink alcohol while taking Terbinafine 500mg Tablets as it can increase the risk of liver damage.
- Patients should avoid caffeine (coffee, soda, chocolate) while taking Terbinafine 500mg Tablets as it may cause caffeine to stay in the body longer than usual. Patients should take the medication exactly as directed by the doctor, not take more of it, not take it more often, and not take it for a longer time than the doctor ordered.
- Patients should read and follow the instructions carefully, and ask the doctor if they have any questions.
- Terbinafine tablets may be taken with food or on an empty stomach. However, it is best to take terbinafine oral granules with food.
- If a dose is missed, patients should take it as soon as possible. If the next regular dose is less than 4 hours away, patients should wait until then to use the medication and skip the missed dose.
- If any of these side effects persist or worsen, informing the doctor or pharmacist immediately is important.
