Here is the full medical information for Terbinafine Cream 1%:
💊 Terbinafine Cream 1%
🧪 Generic Name:
Terbinafine Hydrochloride
📦 Strength & Form:
- Cream: 1% w/w
- (10 mg terbinafine per gram of cream)
- Commonly available in 10g, 15g, 30g tubes
🦠 Uses / Indications:
Topical antifungal for skin infections caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, and molds:
- Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)
- Tinea cruris (jock itch)
- Tinea corporis (ringworm)
- Cutaneous candidiasis
- Pityriasis versicolor (tinea versicolor)
⚖️ Dosage & Directions:
- Apply thin layer to affected area once or twice daily
- Clean and dry skin before application
- Rub in gently
- Duration:
- 1 week (Tinea cruris, Tinea corporis)
- 1–2 weeks (Tinea pedis)
- Up to 2 weeks (yeast infections)
⚠️ Precautions:
- For external use only
- Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes
- Wash hands after applying
- Continue full course even if symptoms improve early
- Discontinue if severe irritation or allergic reaction occurs
🚫 Contraindications:
- Known hypersensitivity to terbinafine or cream base components
💥 Side Effects (Usually mild):
- Local irritation:
- Burning, itching, redness, dryness, or stinging
- Rare: rash or allergic reaction
👶 Use in Children:
Generally safe, but consult a doctor before use in children under 12 years.
🧴 Storage:
- Store at below 25°C
- Keep tube tightly closed
- Protect from heat and light