Information about Sebifin
Terbinafine is used to treat infections caused by a fungus. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth. Terbinafine is applied to the skin to treat: ringworm of the body (tinea corporis); ringworm of the foot (interdigital and plantar tinea pedis; athlete's foot); ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch); tinea versicolor (sometimes called “sun fungus”); and yeast infections of the skin (cutaneous candidiasis).
Uses / Indications: This medication is used to treat a variety of fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. It also helps to relieve the itching, burning, cracking, and scaling from these infections. Terbinafine is an antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus.
- Product composition:
- Terbinafine Hydrochloride,Benzyl alcohol
no possible Interaction found
- Pregnancy interaction:
- During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Expert advice:
- Before using terbinafine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other allylamine antifungals (e.g., naftifine); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
- Side Effects:
- Burning, irritation, or itching at the application site may occur.
- How to use:
- Use this medication on the skin only. Clean and thoroughly dry the area to be treated. Apply a thin layer of the medication on and around the affected area, usually once daily as directed by physician.
- How it works:
- Terbinafine is an allylamine antifungal that inhibits squalene epoxidase (also known as squalene monooxygenase) to prevent the formation of ergosterol and cause an accumulation of squalene, weakening the cell wall of fungal cells.
- Faq for medicine:
- How long should Sebifin be used? 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.
- Medicine interaction:
- No potential drug interaction encountered for topical application