LAMISIL DRUG INFO
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to
supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your
physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or
effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this
drug.
TERBINAFINE ORAL (ter-BIN-uh-feen)
COMMON
BRAND NAME(S): Lamisil
USES: This is an antifungal
medication used to treat fungal infections of the fingernail or
toenail.
HOW TO USE: Take this by mouth as directed usually
once a day. Treatment may continue for 6 weeks for a fingernail infection
or 12 weeks for a toenail infection. Another method of dosing involves
using the drug for one week per month until treatment is completed.
Continue to take this until the full prescribed amount is finished.
Stopping the medication too early may result in ineffective treatment or a
relapse of the infection.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, diarrhea,
gas, stomach upset, nausea or rash may occur. If any of these effects
persist or worsen, notify your doctor. You may experience a temporary loss
or change in taste sensation that will return after the medication is
stopped. Tell your doctor immediately if these highly unlikely but very
serious side effects occur: easy bleeding or bruising, persistent sore
throat, vision changes, fever. Rarely, serious and possibly fatal liver
disease has occurred during oral terbinafine use. Immediately report
symptoms such as: dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin, extreme fatigue,
vomiting. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this
drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction
include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical
history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, drug allergies.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this drug. Because
fungal toenail or fingernail infection treatment generally should be
postponed until after pregnancy, discuss the risks and benefits with your
doctor. This drug is excreted into breast milk and therefore is not
recommended for use while breast-feeding. Consult with your doctor before
breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any
nonprescription or prescription medication you may take, including:
rifampin, rifabutin, cyclosporine, warfarin, cimetidine. Do not start or
stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist
approval.
OVERDOSE: 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.
NOTES: The fungal infection may be cured within
several weeks. However, the nail bed may not appear healthy until it grows
out completely over a few months. If it does not improve or becomes worse
with continued therapy, notify your doctor. This medication is prescribed
for your current condition only. Do not use it for another infection or
share it with others. Another infection later on may require a different
medicine. Your doctor may periodically perform lab tests during treatment
to monitor your progress.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose,
take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose,
skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not
"double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room
temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 to 25 degrees C) away from
heat and light as directed. |
