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Terbin 1% Cream is an antifungal medicine used to treat various fungal skin infections, such as athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm. It works by damaging the cell membrane of the fungi, making them weaker and preventing the spread of the infection.
Terbinafine belongs to the antifungal class of drugs. It is used in tablet form to treat fungal infections of toenails and fingernails and as oral granules to treat scalp ringworm (tinea capitis). Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis) cause nails to become thick, discolored, and more likely to break. Tinea capitis is a contagious fungal infection of the scalp, leading to bald, itchy, and scaly patches in a ring shape.
Terbinafine damages fungal cell membranes, crucial for their survival, by preventing the entry of unwanted substances and leakage of cell contents, ultimately killing the fungi and clearing the infection.
To use Terbinafine, follow your doctor’s prescription. Side effects may include diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, or changes in taste, but most of these resolve over time. If side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
If allergic to Terbinafine, avoid using it. Consult a doctor if pregnant or nursing. Limit sun exposure as Terbinafine may increase sensitivity to sunlight. Use protective clothing and sunscreen outdoors. In case of depressive symptoms such as feeling worthless or sad, mood changes, or sleep pattern alterations, inform your doctor immediately.