What time of day should terbinafine be taken?
Terbinafine comes as granules and as a tablet to take by mouth. Terbinafine granules are usually taken with a soft food once a day for 6 weeks. Terbinafine tablets are usually taken with or without food once a day for 6 weeks for fingernail infections and once a day for 12 weeks for toenail infections.
Can I use terbinafine twice a day?
For tinea pedis or tinea versicolor: Adults—Use two times a day for seven days. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Does terbinafine make you sleepy?
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: vision changes, mental/mood changes (such as depression), unexplained bleeding/bruising, unusual tiredness, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine). Terbinafine may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease.
Can you drink alcohol while taking terbinafine 250 mg?
Yes, you can drink alcohol while using or taking terbinafine. Is there any food or drink I need to avoid? Terbinafine tablets may increase the effects of caffeine.
What should you not take with terbinafine?
Avoid caffeine (coffee, soda, chocolate) while you are using this medicine. Terbinafine may cause caffeine to stay in your body longer than usual….
- For onychomycosis (fungus infections of the fingernails):
- For onychomycosis (fungus infections of the toenails):
- For tinea corporis (ringworm of the body):
How quickly does terbinafine work?
Terbinafine solution usually starts to work within a few days. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not get better within 1 week. The cream, gel or spray usually starts to work within a few days. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not get better within 2 weeks.
Can I have a beer while taking terbinafine?
How long does terbinafine 250 mg 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. Terbinafine has the advantage over the azoles in not affecting the metabolism of such drugs as cyclosporin and oral diabetic drugs.
Is it OK to drink while taking terbinafine?
Can I drink coffee when taking terbinafine?
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.
Is terbinafine hard on the liver?
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).
How long does terbinafine stay in your liver?
