🌿 Terbinafine Cream 1% w/w
🔹 Description:
Terbinafine is an allylamine antifungal agent. Terbinafine 1% cream is used topically to treat skin infections caused by dermatophytes (fungi), yeasts (e.g., Candida), and molds.
- Each gram of cream contains:
Terbinafine hydrochloride 10 mg (equivalent to 1% w/w)
💊 Uses:
- Tinea pedis (Athlete’s foot)
- Tinea cruris (Jock itch)
- Tinea corporis (Ringworm)
- Cutaneous candidiasis
- Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor
💡 Advantages:
- Fungicidal (kills fungi) vs. fungistatic (inhibits growth)
- Shorter duration of treatment compared to some other antifungals
- Low recurrence rate with proper application
- Rapid relief of itching, scaling, and redness
🧴 Nature/Form:
- Dosage form: Topical cream
- Strength: 1%
- Color: White to off-white cream
- Packaging: Tube (typically 10g, 15g, or 30g)
📦 Storage:
- Store below 25°C
- Do not freeze
- Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight
- Keep out of reach of children
👩⚕️ Patient Advice:
- Wash and dry affected area before application
- Apply a thin layer once or twice daily, as prescribed
- Do not cover with bandage unless advised
- Continue treatment for 2–4 weeks, even if symptoms improve early
- Avoid contact with eyes, nose, or mouth
- Wash hands after use
⚠️ Precautions:
- For external use only
- Discontinue if severe irritation or allergic reaction occurs
- Not recommended for use in children <12 years unless advised
- Use with caution in pregnancy and breastfeeding (Category B)