Sign inBefore taking terbinafine
Before taking terbinafine make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:
- If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.
- If you suffer from liver or kidney problems.
- If you suffer from psoriasis (a skin disorder).
- If you have an autoimmune disorder (a disorder where the body's immune system reacts against some of its own tissue).
- If you are taking other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal or complementary medicines.
- If you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine.
How to take terbinafine
- Before beginning treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet.
- Take your medication exactly as directed by your doctor.
- Try to take terbinafine at the same time each day to avoid missing any doses. Swallow with a small glass of water.
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take two doses together.
Getting the most from your treatment
- It's important that you complete the full course of treatment otherwise your infection may re-occur.
- If you are having any treatment like an operation or dental treatment, tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking.
- If you buy any medicines, check with a pharmacist that they are safe to take with terbinafine.
Can terbinafine cause problems?
Along with their useful effects all medicines can cause unwanted side effects, which usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects continue or become troublesome.
| Common side-effects - these affect less than 1 in 10 people who take this medicine | What can I do if I experience this |
| Feeling sick | Eat little and often. Stick to simple foods such as dry toast |
| Diarrhoea | Drink plenty of water to replace any lost fluids |
| Headache | Ask your pharmacist to recommend a suitable pain-killer |
| Indigestion, feeling bloated, loss of appetite, stomach ache, skin rashes and itching | If any of these are troublesome, speak with your doctor |
If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, speak with your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store terbinafine
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.
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References
- British National Formulary; 54th Edition (September 2007) British Medical Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London (link to current BNF).
- Manufacturer's PIL, Terbinafine Tablets 250mg, Actavis UK Limited, electronic Medicines Compendium. Revised March 2007, accessed 12 March 2008.