What is Terbisil?

Terbisil drug is used in the treatment of some fungal infections such as nail fungus, skin fungus, systemic fungus,... So what does Terbisil do and how is it used?

Terbisil is an antifungal drug, each 250mg tablet has the main ingredient Terbinafine 250mg. Terbinafine is an allylamine with broad spectrum antifungal activity. It acts on the fungal sterol biosynthesis at an early stage. So, the drug Terbisil kills the fungal cells.
Depending on the concentration of Terbinafine or different strains of fungi, this active ingredient can kill or inhibit the growth of fungi. In general, when taking Terbisil 250mg in oral doses, the drug has a fungicidal effect.
Terbisil is indicated in the following cases:
Toenail fungus caused by skin fungus. Fungal scalp . Systemic, inguinal, foot and yeast infections of the skin are mainly caused by the genus Candida (Candida albicans). Note: Terbisil is not effective in treating tinea versicolor caused by Pityrosporum orbiculare.
Terbisil is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients of the drug. People with chronic or acute liver disease.

Terbisil is used orally. Patients should take Terbisil on an empty stomach or after a meal with a little water, do not chew or crush the tablet. It is best to take your medicine at the same time of day.
Dosage of Terbisil in adults is 250 mg x 1 time / day. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the fungal infection.
Toenail fungus: The time of successful treatment is usually 6 - 12 weeks. In some cases, especially if the nail grows slowly, you may need a longer treatment. Tinea versicolor: Toenail fungus (between toes, feet, side of feet): 2 - 6 weeks; Systemic fungus: 2-4 weeks; Candida dermatoses: 2-4 weeks. Clinical symptoms of fungal infection may persist for several weeks after cure. Tinea capitis usually occurs in children and the duration of treatment is about 4 weeks. Children over 2 years of age are well tolerated with Terbisil.
There are no studies using Terbisil in children under 2 years of age (or < 12 kg). Children < 20 kg: Use Terbisil only when there is no alternative treatment and if the potential benefits outweigh the possible risks. Children 20 - 40 kg: Use 1/2 dose of Terbisil (125 mg terbinafine) x 1 time / day. Children > 40 kg and adolescents: Use 1 tablet of Terbisil (250 mg Terbinafine) x 1 time / day. When you overdose on Terbisil, you may experience headache, nausea, epigastric pain. In this case, you need to have the excess drug removed with activated charcoal and treat symptomatically if necessary.
If you forget a dose of Terbisil, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Note that a double dose of Terbisil prescribed should not be taken.

Common side effects of Terbisil include:
Decreased appetite. Headache, decreased or disturbed taste, dizziness. Reduced eyesight. Digestive disorders with symptoms such as bloating, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea. Rash, urticaria. Joint pain, muscle pain. Fever, fatigue. Less common side effects of Terbisil include:
Anemia. Depression. Paresthesia, decreased sensation. Tinnitus. Hepatitis, increased liver enzymes, impaired liver function, cholestatic jaundice. Skin and subcutaneous tissue: photosensitivity. Rare side effects of Terbisil include:
Neutropenia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, thrombocytopenia. Pseudo-anaphylaxis (including angioedema), cutaneous and systemic lupus erythematosus. Concerned. Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis. Other side effects of Terbisil include:
Anaphylactic reactions, serum sickness. Decrease or loss of sense of smell. Blurred vision. Hearing loss. Pancreatitis. Drug rash. Rhabdomyolysis. Flu-like symptoms. When experiencing side effects of Terbisil, you need to stop using it and notify your doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
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