Terbinafine Hcl (Terbinafine Hcl)
Overview of Terbinafine Hcl
Terbinafine Hcl is antifungal agent. Terbinafine Hcl is a synthetic allylamine and available as oral and topical formulation. Oral terbinafine is highly effective for treating onychomycosis due to its fungicidal activity and ability to concentrate within the nails.
Indication of Terbinafine Hcl
Terbinafine Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Athelets foot, Dermatophyte infections of the nails, Fungal infection, Hair and nail infection, Iron-deficiency anaemia prophylaxis or for mild iron deficiency, Ringworm, Skin infections, Tinea corporis, Tinea cruris, Tinea pedis, Yeast infection.
Contraindication of Terbinafine Hcl
Terbinafine (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects of Terbinafine Hcl
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Terbinafine (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, Abdominal pain, Rashes, Urticaria, Redness, Itching, Increased intracranial pressure, Stinging.
Precautions of Terbinafine Hcl
Terbinafine should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. It should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing illness, infections or allergy, especially to any antibiotic.