Terbinafine 250 mg Tablets

Terbinafine 250 mg tablets are an oral medicine that is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, nails, and scalp. It contains the active substance terbinafine hydrochloride which is also an antifungal agent. It works by stopping the growth of fungi resulting in eliminating the infection.

These tablets come in generic form. It is usually a white, circular, biconvex tablet that is often imprinted with codes such as “C134” or “D 74”

These are indicated for the treatment of certain fungal infections which includes ringworm (tinea corporis), jock itch (tinea cruris), athlete’s foot ( tinea pedis), and nail fungus (onychomycosis)

How To Use Terbinafine 250 mg tablets

• Please read the information that your pharmacist gives you before you start taking terbinafine. Make sure to read it again each time you get more medicine. If you have any questions, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
• Take this medicine by swallowing it, with or without eating, as your doctor tells you. Typically, you should take it once every day. The amount and duration of the treatment are determined by your health condition and how well you respond to it.
• It might take a few months after you’re done with treatment to fully see how well this medicine works. It takes a while for your new healthy nails to grow and replace the infected nails.
• Keep taking this medicine until you have finished all of it as prescribed. If you stop taking the medication too soon, the fungus may keep growing and you could get the infection again.

Benefits Of Terbinafine 250 mg tablets

Terbinafine 250 mg tablets are very helpful in treating fungal infections. Here are some important advantages:

Effective against fungal infections: Terbinafine is a medicine that works well against fungal infections. It is made to treat infections in the skin, nails, and scalp caused by fungus. It stops fungi from growing and gets rid of the infection.

Treatment of various fungal infections: The medicine Terbinafine 250 mg tablets are used to treat different types of fungal infections. These infections include ringworm, jock itch, athlete’s foot, and nail fungus.

Easy to take: Terbinafine tablets can be swallowed, so they are convenient to use. You usually take them once a day, with or without food, as told by a doctor or nurse.

High success rate: Terbinafine is very effective in treating fungal infections and has been successful for many people. It kills the fungi causing the infection and helps get rid of the infection while being treated.

Easy to handle: Terbinafine tablets are usually easily handled by most people. The most common side effects, like problems with your stomach, are usually not serious and don’t last for long. Serious problems from the medication are not common, but if you have them, it’s important to tell your doctor or nurse.

Side Effects Of Terbinafine 250 mg tablets

• Gastrointestinal issues
• Headache
• Skin reactions
• Taste disturbances
• Liver problems

Precautions Of Terbinafine 250 mg tablets

• Make sure to take all of your medicine and keep taking it until you are done, even if you start feeling better.
• For skin infections, you may need treatment for 2 to 6 weeks. For nail infections, treatment may be required for 6 weeks to 6 months.
• It can make your skin more likely to get burnt by the sun. When you are outside, make sure to wear sunscreen that protects against a wide range of sun rays. Also, wear clothes that provide extra protection from the sun.
• Your doctor may regularly check how well your liver is working while you are being treated. Tell your doctor if you see yellowing in your eyes or skin, have darker urine, or feel pain in your stomach.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding.