What should I avoid while taking terbinafine?

Avoid caffeine (coffee, soda, chocolate) while you are using this medicine. Terbinafine may cause caffeine to stay in your body longer than usual.

How long does it take for Lamisil to cure toenail fungus?

Options include terbinafine (Lamisil) and itraconazole (Sporanox). These drugs help a new nail grow free of infection, slowly replacing the infected part. You typically take this type of drug for six to 12 weeks. But you won’t see the end result of treatment until the nail grows back completely.

How long does it take for Lamisil to work on skin fungus?

The cream, gel and spray usually start to work within a week, and the tablets can take between 2 weeks and a few months to work. Brand names for terbinafine tablets and cream include Lamisil.

Why should you avoid caffeine while taking terbinafine?

Terbinafine (Lamisil) can decrease how fast the body gets rid of caffeine. Taking caffeine along with terbinafine (Lamisil) can increase the risk of caffeine side effects including jitteriness, headache, increased heartbeat, and other effects.

Can you drink caffeine while taking Lamisil?

What should I avoid while taking terbinafine? Avoid coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks or other sources of caffeine while taking this medicine. Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Terbinafine can make you sunburn more easily.

How long should you stay on Lamisil?

Terbinafine is usually taken for 6 weeks to treat scalp or fingernail infections, and for 12 weeks to treat a toenail infection. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.

How long does terbinafine stay in your system?

It is metabolised by the liver with a half life of 17 hours. This is prolonged in patients with liver or kidney impairment.

Is weight gain a side effect of terbinafine?

swelling, rapid weight gain, little or no urinating; blood in your urine or stools; weight loss due to taste changes or loss of appetite; or. skin sores, butterfly-shaped skin rash on your cheeks and nose (worsens in sunlight).

Can Lamisil damage your liver?

This drug has rarely caused very serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Get medical help right away if you develop symptoms of liver disease, including: persistent nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, severe stomach/abdominal pain, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.

What do you need to know about Lamisil tablets?

What are LAMISIL Tablets? LAMISIL Tablets is a prescription medicine used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails (onychomycosis). Your doctor should do tests to check you for fungal infection of your nails before you start LAMISIL Tablets.

Do you need a transaminase test for Lamisil?

transaminase (ALT and AST) tests are advised for all patients before taking LAMISIL® Tablets. Patients prescribed LAMISIL® (terbinafine hydrochloride tablets) Tablets should be

Are there any drug interactions with Lamisil cream?

Lamisil Cream contains cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis). There are no known drug interactions with LAMISIL Cream.

What is the AUC of Lamisil 250 mg?

LAMISIL®(terbinafine hydrochloride tablets) Tablets as a result of first-pass metabolism is approximately 40%. Peak plasma concentrations of 1 µg/mL appear within 2 h after a single 250 mg dose; the AUC (area under the curve) is approximately 4.56 µg·h/mL.