Lamisil

Information on Lamisil

30ml Bottle
Chemical Name: TERBINAFINE (TER-bin-a-feen)

Common uses
This medicine is an antifungal agent used to treat athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Before using
INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.

Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. WASH AND DRY the affected areas. Apply medicine to the affected and surrounding area until it is completely wet. DO NOT BANDAGE OR WRAP the affected area, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. WASH YOUR HANDS immediately after applying this medicine. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Cautions
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or use this medicine for longer than 1 week without checking with your doctor. AVOID GETTING THIS MEDICINE IN YOUR EYES or on the inside of your nose or mouth. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse eyes thoroughly with running water. FOR WOMEN: IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.

Possible side effects
CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience redness, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, or oozing in the area being treated. If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions

If you take too much
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Additional information
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.

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