Terbinafine

U.S. Brand Names

Lamisil AT® [OTC]; Lamisil®

Canadian Brand Names

Apo-Terbinafine®; CO Terbinafine; Dom-Terbinafine; Gen-Terbinafine; Lamisil®; Novo-Terbinafine; PMS-Terbinafine

Mexican Brand Names

Lamisil

Dosage Forms

• This medicine is available as a cream, gel, granules, a tablet, and a topical spray.

Pharmacologic Category

Antifungal Agent, Oral; Antifungal Agent, Topical

Is it safe for my child to take this medicine?

• Not if your child has an allergy to terbinafine or any other part of this medicine.

• Be sure to let healthcare provider know if your child has any allergies or reactions to medicine, food preservatives, or dyes. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected your child. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• Not if your child has any of the following conditions: Kidney disease or liver disease.

Why does my child need this medicine?

• This medicine is used to treat a variety of yeast infections.

How does this medicine work?

• Terbinafine works to injure the yeast and fight the infection.

How is this medicine given?

Skin:

• Do not give this medicine by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).

• Wash hands before and after use.

• Clean affected area before use. Make sure to dry well.

• Apply a thin layer to the affected skin and rub in gently.

Oral:

• To gain the most benefit, do not miss giving your child doses.

• Give prescription as directed, even if your child is feeling better.

• Give this medicine with or without food. Give with food if it causes an upset stomach.

• You may sprinkle granules on soft food. Do not use applesauce or fruit-based foods. Encourage your child not to crush or chew granules.

How long does this medicine take to work?

• It may take several weeks to see the full effect.

What do I do if my child misses a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)

• Give a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your child's regular schedule.

• Do not give a double dose or extra doses.

• Do not change dose or stop your child's medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.

What safety measures should I take while my child is using this medicine?

All forms:

• Check your child's medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

Skin:

• Do not put coverings (bandages, dressings) over the area unless told to do so by healthcare provider.

Oral:

• Make sure you have the right medicine for your child.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Headache.

• Diarrhea.

• Belly pain.

• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals and frequent mouth care may help. Older children may suck hard, sugar-free candy.

• Abnormal taste. This is usually reversible.

• Skin irritation.

• Liver damage can rarely occur.

What should I monitor?

All forms:

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• For the occurrence of side effects.

Oral:

• Check blood work regularly. Talk with healthcare provider.

When should I call my child's healthcare provider?

• If any of this information causes you to be concerned, any of the common side effects occur, or if your child's symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine.

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• If your child shows signs of a life-threatening reaction, call healthcare provider immediately. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or if your child exhibits any other unusual behavior.

• If your child has severe belly pain.

• If your child has severe nausea or vomiting.

• If your child is not hungry.

• If your child has significant weight gain.

• If your child has dark urine or yellow skin or eyes.

• If your child is feeling extremely tired or weak.

• If your child has a sudden change in vision, eye pain or irritation.

• If your child has severe skin irritation.

• If your child develops a rash.

• No improvement in condition or if you believe your child's condition is worse.

How should I store and/or dispose of this medicine?

• Store at room temperature.

• Protect tablets from light.

• Protect tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.

General statements

• If your child has a life-threatening allergy, he/she should wear an allergy identification bracelet at all times.

• Some forms of this medicine are available by prescription only. If there are refills, contact your pharmacy. If no refills remain, you may need to contact your child's healthcare provider.

• This medicine should be thrown out when your child no longer needs it or if the medicine becomes outdated.

• Do not share your child's medicine with others and do not give anyone else's medicine to your child.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Many medications interact with other medications. Keep a list of all your child's medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to your child's healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

• Talk with your child's healthcare provider before giving him/her any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

• Medicine can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Follow directions given by healthcare provider.

Created: 2007-10-24 11:19:54.0

Modified: 2008-03-19 12:37:35.0

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