Apo-Terbinafine (Generic Lamisil)

Terbinafine Hydrochloride (Terbinafine HCl)

Bottles of 100 x Apo-Terbinafine (Generic Lamisil) 250mg Tablets

How does Terbinafine (Generic Lamisil) work?

Terbinafine (Generic Lamisil) tablets contain the active ingredient terbinafine hydrochloride, which is an antifungal medicine used to treat infections caused by fungi.

Terbinafine (Generic Lamisil) kills fungi by interfering with their cell membranes. It works by stopping fungi from producing a substance called ergosterol, which is an essential component of fungal cell membranes. The disruption in production of ergosterol disrupts the cell membrane and causes holes to appear.

The cell membranes of fungi are vital for their survival. They keep unwanted substances from entering the cells and stop the contents of the cells from leaking out. As Terbinafine (Generic Lamisil) causes holes to appear in the cell membranes, essential constituents of the fungal cells can leak out. This kills the fungi and hence clears up the infection.

Terbinafine (Generic Lamisil) is taken by mouth to treat a wide range of fungal skin infections that require oral treatment due to either the severity, site, or extent of the infection. Terbinafine (Generic Lamisil) tablets are also used to treat fungal nail infections, which can be difficult to treat topically with creams etc.

What is Terbinafine (Generic Lamisil) used for?

• Fungal infections of the skin, such as those below, where oral treatment is necessary due to the severity, site or extent of the infection
• Ringworm (tinea corporis)
• Fungal infection of the groin, ie jock itch (tinea cruris)
• Athlete's foot (tinea pedis)
• Fungal infection of the nails

Side effects of Terbinafine (Generic Lamisil)

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with Terbinafine (Generic Lamisil). Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

• Indigestion (dyspepsia)
• Disturbances of the gut such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Allergic skin reactions such as rash and itch
• Pain in the muscles and joints
• Alteration in taste
• Fatigue
• Pins and needles (paraesthesia)
• Dizziness
• Serious skin reactions (consult your doctor if you experience a worsening skin rash)
• Liver disorders
• Blood disorders
• Depression
• Anxiety

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