Generic name: terbinafine [ ter-BIN-na-feen ]
Brand name: LamISIL
Dosage forms: oral granule (125 mg; 187.5 mg); oral tablet (250 mg)
Drug class:Miscellaneous antifungals
What is terbinafine?
Terbinafine is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.
Terbinafine tablets are used to treat infections caused by fungus that affect the fingernails or toenails.
Terbinafine oral granules are used to treat a fungal infection of scalp hair follicles in children who are at least 4 years old.
Terbinafine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Some people taking terbinafine have developed severe liver damage leading to liver transplant or death.
Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of liver damage, such as nausea, upper stomach pain, vomiting, loss of appetite, tiredness, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). These events can occur whether or not you have ever had liver problems before.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use terbinafine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
To make sure terbinafine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver problems;
weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain med...
