Terbinafin-tabletter

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Terbinafine is prescribed to treat fungal nail or skin infections.

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The most common side-effects are loss of appetite, indigestion, feeling sick (nausea), diarrhoea, and aches and pains. These are usually mild and don't last long.

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About terbinafine

Typ av medicin	En svampdödande medicin
Används för	Svampinfektioner
Även kallad	Lamisil®
Tillgänglig som	Tabletter

Terbinafine is prescribed to treat fungal infections in adults. It is commonly prescribed for svampinfektioner i naglarna and is sometimes prescribed for fungal skin infections. It works by killing the fungus causing the infection.

Before taking terbinafine

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine can only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking terbinafine it is important that your doctor knows:

Om du är gravid eller ammar.
If you have a problem with the way your liver works, or if you have a problem with the way your kidneys work.
If you have a skin condition called psoriasis.
If you have been told you have an autoimmune disorder, such as lupus erythematosus.
Om du tar eller använder några andra läkemedel. Detta inkluderar alla läkemedel du tar som finns att köpa utan recept, samt växtbaserade och komplementära läkemedel.
Om du någonsin har haft en allergisk reaktion mot en medicin.

How to take terbinafine

Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about terbinafine, and will also provide you with a full list of side-effects which you could experience from taking it.
Take the tablets exactly as your doctor tells you to. It is usual to take one 250 mg tablet a day. You can take the tablet either before or after food.
Keep taking a tablet every day until the course is finished; otherwise, your infection may come back. Your course of treatment could last from two weeks to three months, depending upon where your infection is.
Try to take the tablet at the same time of day each day, as this will help you to remember to take your doses regularly.
If you do forget to take a tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until the following day, leave out the forgotten dose from the previous day and take the dose that is due as normal. Do not take two doses on the same day to make up for a missed dose.

Få ut det mesta av din behandling

If you buy any medicines 'over the counter', always check with a pharmacist that they are suitable for you to take with your prescribed medicines.

Can terbinafine cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains the most common ones associated with terbinafine. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any continue or become troublesome.

Very common terbinafine side-effects (these affect more than 1 in 10 people)	Vad kan jag göra om jag upplever detta?
Brist på aptit	Om det är besvärligt, prata med din läkare
Feeling sick (nausea), indigestion, feeling bloated, stomach ache	Håll dig till enkel mat - undvik rika eller kryddiga måltider
Diarré	Drick mycket vatten för att ersätta förlorade vätskor
Headache, joint and muscle aches and pains	Drink plenty of water and ask your pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller. If the aches continue, let your doctor know
Skin rash and itching	Om det är besvärligt, prata med din läkare

Viktigt: if you develop a severe skin rash with blisters, or any yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes (jaundice), you should speak with your doctor straightaway. These are rare but possibly serious side-effects of terbinafine.

Om du upplever några andra symtom som du tror kan bero på tabletterna, tala med din läkare eller apotekare för vidare råd.

How to store terbinafine

Förvara alla läkemedel utom räckhåll och synhåll för barn.
Förvara på en sval, torr plats, borta från direkt värme och ljus.

Viktig information om alla läkemedel

Ta aldrig mer än den föreskrivna dosen. Om du misstänker att du eller någon annan kan ha tagit en överdos av denna medicin, gå omedelbart till akutmottagningen på ditt lokala sjukhus. Ta med behållaren, även om den är tom.

Denna medicin är för dig. Ge den aldrig till andra människor även om deras tillstånd verkar vara detsamma som ditt.

Om du ska genomgå en operation eller tandbehandling, vänligen informera den som utför behandlingen om vilka mediciner du tar.

Behåll inte föråldrade eller oönskade mediciner. Ta dem till ditt lokala apotek som kommer att ta hand om dem åt dig.

Om du har några frågor om denna medicin, fråga din apotekare.

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Vanliga frågor

Can I drink alcohol while taking terbinafine?

The article does not specifically mention alcohol consumption while taking terbinafine. It is always best to check with your doctor or pharmacist about combining alcohol with any medication.

How quickly does terbinafine start working for an infection?

The article states that the course of treatment for terbinafine can last from two weeks to three months, depending on the location of the infection. This duration indicates that it takes time for the medication to fully treat the infection.

Why is it important for my doctor to know if I have psoriasis or an autoimmune disorder before prescribing terbinafine?

Certain pre-existing conditions like psoriasis or autoimmune disorders such as lupus erythematosus can affect how suitable terbinafine is for you. Your doctor needs this information to assess if terbinafine can be safely used, possibly with extra care.

What should I do if I notice my skin or eyes turning yellow while taking terbinafine?

If you notice any yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, which is known as jaundice, you should speak with your doctor straight away. This is described as a rare but potentially serious side-effect of terbinafine.

What if I accidentally take more than the prescribed dose of terbinafine?

If you suspect that you or someone else might have taken an overdose of terbinafine, you should go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital at once. Remember to take the medicine container with you, even if it is empty.

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Vidare läsning och referenser

Manufacturer's PIL, Lamisil® Tablets 250 mg; Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd, The electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated September 2020.
Mediciner Komplett BNF 89:e Utgåvan; Brittiska Läkarföreningen och Kungliga Farmaceutiska Sällskapet i Storbritannien, London.