Lamisil Tablets
Chemical Name: LAMISIL TERBINAFINE (TER-bin-a-feen)
Common Lamisil uses
Lamisil is an antifungal agent used to treat
fungal infections of the skin and nails.
Before using Lamisil
Some medicines or medical conditions may
interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR
DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are
taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE
OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking
anticoagulants, cimetidine, cyclosporine,
rifabutin, or rifampin. Inform your doctor
of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. USE OF THIS
MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a
history of liver disease. Contact your
doctor or pharmacist if you have any
questions or concerns about taking this
medicine.
Lamisil Directions
Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. This
medicine may come with a patient information
leaflet. Ask your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist any questions you may have about
this medicine. This medicine may be taken on
an empty stomach or with food. TAKE THIS
MEDICINE at the same time each day. STORE
THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a
tightly-closed container, away from heat and
light. TO CLEAR UP YOUR INFECTION
COMPLETELY, continue taking this medicine
for the full course of treatment. Do not
miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS
MEDICINE and you are taking 1 dose daily,
take the missed dose if you remember the
same day. Skip the missed dose if you do not
remember until the next day. DO not take 2
doses at once.
Lamisil Cautions
IT
MAY TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS TO MONTHS for your
symptoms to improve. Do not stop using this
medicine without checking with your doctor.
KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS
while you are using this medicine. IF YOU
EXPERIENCE difficulty breathing; tightness
of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or
lips; or if you develop a rash or hives,
tell your doctor immediately. Do not take
any more doses of this medicine unless your
doctor tells you to do so. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription
or over-the-counter, check with your doctor
or pharmacist. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN
BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking
this medicine.
Possible side effects of Lamisil
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during
treatment, include diarrhea, stomach
cramping, nausea, vomiting, or headache. If
they continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON
AS POSSIBLE if you experience skin rash,
sore throat or fever, vision changes, or
change in sense of taste. CONTACT YOUR
DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience unusual
tiredness; continuing nausea, vomiting,
stomach pain, or loss of appetite; yellowing
of the skin or eyes; dark urine; or pale
stools. Do not take any more of this
medicine unless your doctor tells you to do
so. 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 Lamisil
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local
poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include headache, nausea, stomach pain, and
dizziness.
Additional Lamisil 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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