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Terbinafine is prescribed to treat fungal nail or skin infections.

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The most common side-effects are loss of appetite, indigestion, feeling sick (nausea), diarrhoea, and aches and pains. These are usually mild and don't last long.

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About terbinafine

Type de médicament	Un médicament antifongique
Utilisé pour	Infections fongiques
Aussi appelé	Lamisil®
Disponible sous forme de	Comprimés

Terbinafine is prescribed to treat fungal infections in adults. It is commonly prescribed for fungal nail infections and is sometimes prescribed for fungal skin infections. It works by killing the fungus causing the infection.

Before taking terbinafine

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine can only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking terbinafine it is important that your doctor knows:

Si vous êtes enceinte ou si vous allaitez.
If you have a problem with the way your liver works, or if you have a problem with the way your kidneys work.
If you have a skin condition called psoriasis.
If you have been told you have an autoimmune disorder, such as lupus erythematosus.
Si vous prenez ou utilisez d'autres médicaments. Cela inclut tous les médicaments que vous prenez et qui sont disponibles à l'achat sans ordonnance, ainsi que les médicaments à base de plantes et les médecines complémentaires.
Si vous avez déjà eu une réaction allergique à un médicament.

How to take terbinafine

Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about terbinafine, and will also provide you with a full list of side-effects which you could experience from taking it.
Take the tablets exactly as your doctor tells you to. It is usual to take one 250 mg tablet a day. You can take the tablet either before or after food.
Keep taking a tablet every day until the course is finished; otherwise, your infection may come back. Your course of treatment could last from two weeks to three months, depending upon where your infection is.
Try to take the tablet at the same time of day each day, as this will help you to remember to take your doses regularly.
If you do forget to take a tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until the following day, leave out the forgotten dose from the previous day and take the dose that is due as normal. Do not take two doses on the same day to make up for a missed dose.

Tirer le meilleur parti de votre traitement

If you buy any medicines 'over the counter', always check with a pharmacist that they are suitable for you to take with your prescribed medicines.

Can terbinafine cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains the most common ones associated with terbinafine. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any continue or become troublesome.

Very common terbinafine side-effects (these affect more than 1 in 10 people)	Que puis-je faire si je ressens cela ?
Manque d'appétit	Si cela pose problème, parlez-en à votre médecin
Feeling sick (nausea), indigestion, feeling bloated, stomach ache	Optez pour des aliments simples - évitez les repas riches ou épicés
Diarrhée	Buvez beaucoup d'eau pour remplacer les fluides perdus
Headache, joint and muscle aches and pains	Buvez beaucoup d'eau et demandez à votre pharmacien de vous recommander un analgésique approprié. Si la douleur persiste, informez-en votre médecin
Skin rash and itching	Si cela pose problème, parlez-en à votre médecin

Important: if you develop a severe skin rash with blisters, or any yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes (jaundice), you should speak with your doctor straightaway. These are rare but possibly serious side-effects of terbinafine.

Si vous ressentez d'autres symptômes que vous pensez être dus aux comprimés, consultez votre médecin ou votre pharmacien pour obtenir des conseils supplémentaires.

How to store terbinafine

Gardez tous les médicaments hors de la portée et de la vue des enfants.
Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec, à l'abri de la chaleur directe et de la lumière.

Informations importantes sur tous les médicaments

Ne prenez jamais plus que la dose prescrite. Si vous soupçonnez que vous ou quelqu'un d'autre avez pris une surdose de ce médicament, rendez-vous immédiatement au service des urgences de votre hôpital local. Emportez le contenant avec vous, même s'il est vide.

Ce médicament est pour vous. Ne le donnez jamais à d'autres personnes, même si leur état semble être le même que le vôtre.

Si vous devez subir une opération ou un traitement dentaire, veuillez informer la personne effectuant le traitement des médicaments que vous prenez.

Ne conservez pas de médicaments périmés ou indésirables. Apportez-les à votre pharmacie locale qui s'en débarrassera pour vous.

Si vous avez des questions concernant ce médicament, demandez à votre pharmacien.

Signaler les effets secondaires d'un médicament ou d'un vaccin

Si vous ressentez des effets secondaires, vous pouvez les signaler en ligne via le Site web de Yellow Card.

Questions fréquemment posées

Can I drink alcohol while taking terbinafine?

The article does not specifically mention alcohol consumption while taking terbinafine. It is always best to check with your doctor or pharmacist about combining alcohol with any medication.

How quickly does terbinafine start working for an infection?

The article states that the course of treatment for terbinafine can last from two weeks to three months, depending on the location of the infection. This duration indicates that it takes time for the medication to fully treat the infection.

Why is it important for my doctor to know if I have psoriasis or an autoimmune disorder before prescribing terbinafine?

Certain pre-existing conditions like psoriasis or autoimmune disorders such as lupus erythematosus can affect how suitable terbinafine is for you. Your doctor needs this information to assess if terbinafine can be safely used, possibly with extra care.

What should I do if I notice my skin or eyes turning yellow while taking terbinafine?

If you notice any yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, which is known as jaundice, you should speak with your doctor straight away. This is described as a rare but potentially serious side-effect of terbinafine.

What if I accidentally take more than the prescribed dose of terbinafine?

If you suspect that you or someone else might have taken an overdose of terbinafine, you should go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital at once. Remember to take the medicine container with you, even if it is empty.

Ces questions et réponses ont été générées à partir des informations de cet article.

Lectures complémentaires et références

Manufacturer's PIL, Lamisil® Tablets 250 mg; Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd, The electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated September 2020.
Médicaments Complets BNF 89e Édition; Association Médicale Britannique et Société Royale Pharmaceutique de Grande-Bretagne, Londres.