{"id":24758,"date":"2022-08-31T07:30:11","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T07:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=24758"},"modified":"2022-09-01T07:35:33","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T07:35:33","slug":"terbinafine-teva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/terbinafine-teva\/","title":{"rendered":"Terbinafine Teva &#8211; terbinafine hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>10mg\/g cream<br>terbinafine hydrochloride<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Terbinafine Teva is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Terbinafine Teva&nbsp;cream&nbsp;belongs to the antifungal group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Terbinafine Teva is used to treat&nbsp;athlete&#8217;s foot&nbsp;between the toes and fungal infection in the groin (also&nbsp;candida&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must speak to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 1 week (for&nbsp;athlete&#8217;s foot&nbsp;) or 2 weeks (for fungal infection in the groin).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Terbinafine contained in Terbinafine Teva\u00a0cream\u00a0may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Terbinafine Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Terbinafine Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to terbinafine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).\u00a0Hypersensitivity manifests itself, for example, as red rashes and blisters or\u00a0itching.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using&nbsp;<strong>Terbinafine Teva<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Terbinafine Teva&nbsp;cream&nbsp;is intended for&nbsp;external&nbsp;use only.&nbsp;The cream&nbsp;can be irritating to the eyes.&nbsp;Avoid contact with eyes.&nbsp;If the&nbsp;cream&nbsp;accidentally comes into contact with the eyes, these should be rinsed thoroughly with running water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Terbinafine Teva\u00a0cream\u00a0is not recommended for children under 12 years of age due to limited experience in treating children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Terbinafine Teva should be kept out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult a doctor if you are unsure whether any of the warnings above apply\/have applied to you.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Terbinafine Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no evidence that Terbinafine Teva&nbsp;cream&nbsp;has any effect on other medicines.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not use Terbinafine Teva&nbsp;cream&nbsp;if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.&nbsp;Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while using Terbinafine Teva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Terbinafine passes into breast milk.\u00a0Do not use Terbinafine Teva\u00a0cream\u00a0if you are breastfeeding.\u00a0Babies should not come into contact with treated areas of skin, including the breasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Terbinafine Teva does not affect the ability to drive or use machines.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terbinafine Teva cream contains cetyl alcohol and cetostearyl alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Can cause local skin reactions (e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/contact-dermatitis\/\">contact dermatitis<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Terbinafine Teva&nbsp;cream&nbsp;contains benzyl <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/alcohol-and-drugs-risk-use-harmful-use-and-addiction\/\">alcohol<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 10 mg of benzyl alcohol per gram of\u00a0cream.\u00a0Benzyl alcohol can cause allergic reactions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Terbinafine Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mode of administration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For&nbsp;external&nbsp;use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The opening of the tube is sealed with aluminum.&nbsp;Press the opposite side of the screw cap lightly against the seal to open the tube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before using the\u00a0cream, the skin must be clean and dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply a thin layer of\u00a0cream\u00a0on and around the affected skin and rub it lightly.\u00a0If the infestation is in skin folds (in the groin), the skin can be covered with a\u00a0sterile\u00a0compress, especially at night.\u00a0Wash your hands after treatment so that the\u00a0cream\u00a0does not accidentally get into your eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Use in adults and adolescents (&gt;12 years)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dosage&nbsp;and treatment times<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Athlete&#8217;s foot&nbsp;(&nbsp;Tinea pedis&nbsp;) between the toes: Once daily for a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms can be itching,\u00a0redness,\u00a0and scaling between the toes.\u00a0Cracks sometimes occur.\u00a0You can also get oozing blisters.\u00a0An athlete&#8217;s\u00a0foot usually smells bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fungal infection and&nbsp;candida&nbsp;in the groin: Once daily for 1-2 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candida\u00a0is a yeast that can cause skin infections in some cases.\u00a0The symptoms are\u00a0itching,\u00a0redness\u00a0and scaling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An improvement in symptoms is usually seen after a few days, but it is important to continue the treatment to avoid relapse.&nbsp;Contact a doctor if improvement does not occur after 1 week (for&nbsp;athlete&#8217;s foot&nbsp;) or 2 weeks (for fungal infection in the groin).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Use in the elderly<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no evidence that older patients require a different&nbsp;dosage&nbsp;or have a different side effect profile than younger patients.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use in children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Terbinafine Teva\u00a0cream\u00a0is not recommended for children under 12 years of age due to limited experience in treating children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Terbinafine Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not harmful if you have used too much Terbinafine Teva\u00a0cream, but contact the doctor if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone, such as a child, accidentally swallows terbinafine\u00a0cream,\u00a0side effects\u00a0similar to those observed in an overdose of terbinafine tablets can be expected, such as headache, nausea, stomach <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a>, and dizziness.\u00a0Contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the&nbsp;cream&nbsp;should come into contact with the eyes, these should be rinsed thoroughly under running water.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Terbinafine Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue the treatment without using more\u00a0cream\u00a0or treating extra time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Terbinafine Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop the treatment prematurely, the symptoms may return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have further questions about this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop using the&nbsp;cream&nbsp;immediately and seek medical attention if you experience any of the following allergic reactions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>severe\u00a0itching\u00a0of the skin, with red rashes or raised nodules,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/hives\/\">hives<\/a>,\u00a0or blisters.<\/li><li>shortness of breath or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>scaly skin<\/li><li>itching&nbsp;(&nbsp;pruritus&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>pigment disorders<\/li><li>pain and skin irritation at the application site<\/li><li>skin lesions, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/scabies-2\/\">scabies<\/a><\/li><li>skin changes<\/li><li>skin redness (&nbsp;erythema&nbsp;)<\/li><li>burning sensation in the skin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>eye irritation<\/li><li>dry scaly skin<\/li><li>worsening of the fungal infection<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have severe problems with these\u00a0side effects, you should contact a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Terbinafine Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the label and carton after &#8220;EXP&#8221;.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not freeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Close the tube well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cream&nbsp;one can be used 3 months after opening the tube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is terbinafine hydrochloride.&nbsp;1 gram of&nbsp;cream&nbsp;contains 10 mg of terbinafine hydrochloride.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are sodium hydroxide (E524), benzyl alcohol, sorbitan stearate (E491), cetyl palmitate, cetyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60 (E435), isopropyl myristate, purified water<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 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