Terbinafine

Terbinafine is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus. Terbinafine tablets are used to treat infections caused by fungus that affect the fingernails or toenails. Terbinafine oral granules are used to treat a fungal infection of scalp hair follicles in children who are at least 4 years old. Terbinafine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. You should not use terbinafine if you are allergic to it, or if you have: • liver disease. To make sure terbinafine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: • liver problems; • weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine); or • lupus. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. You should wait until after your pregnancy to start treating your nail or scalp infection with terbinafine. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Terbinafine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine. Side Effects What are the side effects of Terbinafine (Oral)? Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling). Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptom...

Overview What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic (pronounced hi-ah-lew-ron-ic) acid — also known as hyaluronan or hyaluronate — is a gooey, slippery substance that your body produces naturally. Scientists have found hyaluronic acid throughout the body, especially in eyes, joints and skin. What does hyaluronic acid do for you? Hyaluronic acid is a remarkable substance because of all the benefits and uses it has in your body. Here are just a few of the benefits of hyaluronic acid: • It helps things move smoothly. Hyaluronic acid helps your joints work like a well-oiled machine. It prevents pain and injury from bones grinding against each other. • It helps keep things hydrated. Hyaluronic acid is very good at retaining water. A quarter-teaspoon of hyaluronic acid holds about one and a half gallons of water. That’s why hyaluronic acid is often used for treating • It makes your skin flexible. Hyaluronic acid helps skin stretch and flex and reduces How is it made? Hyaluronic acid is often produced by fermenting certain types of bacteria. Rooster combs (the red, Mohawk-like growth on top of a rooster’s head and face) are also a common source. Is hyaluronic acid safe? Yes. Research shows that hyaluronic acid is safe to use. Reactions or adverse effects from hyaluronic acid are rare, and it’s safe to use if you’re pregnant or nursing. How does hyaluronic acid interact with other products? Products that combine hyaluronic acid with other medications or compounds may have some risks of s...

For many doctors, the use of the anti-fungal medication terbinafine has been a game-changer in treating fungal issues. However, it can present a potential risk of liver damage when taken orally. This article provides information about terbinafine’s use and possible side effects, as well as ways to lower that risk and protect your liver health. It’s important to always discuss any medication concerns or general questions with your healthcare team. Like many medications, after terbinafine is ingested, the liver metabolizes it, and the kidneys excrete it. So it’s very important that these organs are properly functioning. There’s long been some concern about terbinafine’s potential for negative effects on the liver. Research looking into this goes back to before the United States approved the oral version of the drug. In fact, That study and other Because of potential risks, manufacturers have continually advised against prescribing terbinafine tablets for patients with It’s true that liver injury is a potential side effect of terbinafine. But In fact, liver injury from terbinafine use only occurs in an estimated If liver injury does occur, it usually happens within the first 6 weeks of taking terbinafine. (It’s important to know that in the previously mentioned research, the probability of having elevated liver enzyme levels requiring stopping treatment was shown to increase when terbinafine treatments lasted longer than 8 weeks compared with those only taking it for only 2 t...

Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of terbinafine oral granules in children younger than 4 years of age with fungal infections of the scalp. Safety and efficacy have not been established. Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of terbinafine tablets in children with fungal infections of the fingernails or toenails. Safety and efficacy have not been established. Geriatric Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of terbinafine oral granules have not been performed in the geriatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established. Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of terbinafine tablets in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution in patients receiving terbinafine tablets. Breastfeeding There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits agains...

What is terbinafine? Terbinafine is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus. Terbinafine tablets are used to treat infections caused by fungus that affect the fingernails or toenails. Terbinafine oral granules are used to treat a fungal Terbinafine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Before taking this medicine You should not use terbinafine if you are allergic to it, or if you have: • liver disease. To make sure terbinafine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: • liver problems; • weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine); or • It is not known whether terbinafine will harm an unborn baby. You should wait until after your pregnancy to start treating your nail or scalp infection with terbinafine. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Terbinafine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine. How should I take terbinafine? Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. You may take the terbinafine tablet with or without food. Terbinafine granules should be sprinkled into a spoonful of pudding or mashed potatoes (do not mix with applesauce, fruit juice, or other fruit-based or acidic foods). Swallow this mixture right away without chewing. Do not save the mixture for later use. Terbina...

Use this Do not apply the medication in the Do not apply this medication on the scalp or nails unless otherwise directed by your doctor. The dosage and length of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated. Do not apply more often or use longer than directed. This may increase the risk of side effects. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day. Continue to use this medication until the full treatment period is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection. Your condition may continue to improve after the full treatment is finished. It may take several weeks after treatment for the infection to completely heal. Inform your doctor if your condition worsens or does not improve within 2 weeks for Burning, irritation, or If your doctor has directed you to use this Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: blistering/swelling/oozing at the application site. A very serious This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-23...