Terbinafine Hydrochloride Cream

Description

Important Information:

• Read carefully before use; keep this information for future reference.

• If you have questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

• Do not share this medicine with others.

• Report any side effects to your doctor or pharmacist.

What It Is and What It Is Used For:

Terbinafine Hydrochloride Cream 1% w/w contains terbinafine hydrochloride, an antifungal that kills fungi causing skin infections. It is used for the local treatment of fungal infections of the skin only.

Before Using This Medicine:

Do Not Use If:

• You are allergic to terbinafine hydrochloride or any other ingredient in the cream.

Warnings and Precautions:

• For external use only.

• Avoid contact with eyes; rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs and inform your doctor.

• Discontinue use and seek medical advice if an allergic reaction occurs.

• Fire hazard: Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings) in contact with this cream burns easily. Avoid smoking or naked flames. Washing may reduce but not remove the risk.

Other Medicines:

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might use any other medicines.

Pregnancy and Breast-feeding:

• Consult your doctor before using if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

• Do not use while breastfeeding as terbinafine can pass into breast milk.

Driving and Machine Use:

Terbinafine Hydrochloride Cream 1% w/w does not affect your ability to drive or operate machines.

How to Use:

• Adults (including older people): Apply 1-2 times daily as advised by your doctor.

• Recommended treatment duration:

  • Tinea pedis (Athlete’s foot): 1 week

  • Tinea cruris (Jock itch) & Tinea corporis (Ringworm): 1-2 weeks

  • Cutaneous Candida: 2 weeks

  • Pityriasis versicolor: 2 weeks

• Continue treatment even if the infection improves quickly. If no improvement in 2 weeks, consult your doctor.

Directions:

1. Clean and dry the affected area; wash your hands.

2. Squeeze a small amount onto your finger.

3. Apply a thin layer to the affected area and surrounding skin; rub in gently.

4. Cover with a light gauze at night if applied to toes, groin, or buttocks.

5. Replace the cap and wash hands after use.

6. Use your own clean towels and clothes; avoid rubbing or scratching.

7. Full skin healing may continue up to 4 weeks after treatment.

Use in Children:

Not recommended for children under 12 years.

If Overused:

• Wipe off excess if too much is applied.

• If swallowed, seek medical help immediately. Symptoms may include headache, nausea, dizziness, and stomach pain.

If Forgotten:

Apply as soon as you remember; if close to your next application, continue as normal.

Do Not Stop Early:

Stopping treatment early may cause the infection to return.

Possible Side Effects:

Seek Immediate Medical Help If You Experience:

• Difficulty breathing or swallowing.

• Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat.

• Severe skin itching, rash, hives, or blisters.

Other Possible Side Effects:

• Common (up to 1 in 10): Skin peeling, itching.

• Uncommon (up to 1 in 100): Skin lesions, scabs, skin color changes, redness, burning, pain, irritation.

• Rare (up to 1 in 1,000): Eye irritation, dry skin, contact dermatitis, eczema, worsening symptoms.

Report any side effects to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, including those not listed.

Storage:

• Store below 25°C, protected from light.

• Keep out of reach of children.

Presentation:

• Available in 30g Lami tube packed in a printed carton with leaflet.