Dr. Aditya Shah
Expert In Clinical Pharmacology And Drug SafetyView moreWhat Is Terbiface 500 Mg
Terbinafine 500 Mg is the antifungal medicine that kills fungus and prevents their growth.
The active ingredient here is Terbiface 500 Mg. This tablet treats varied range of fungal infections across the body including ringworms. This medicine shall not be paused without doctor’s recommendation otherwise infection may reappear.
Key Information
- Ingredient: Terbinafine
- Use: To eradicate fungal infections across the body including ringworms.
- Mechanism: Terbinafine, the active ingredient works to destroy the cell membrane of the fungus. This leads to nervous system, food supply, and every vital functioning of the fungus to cease. Thus, eradicating the fungus and healing your skin infection. For best results complete the full course. Withdrawing the course suddenly will bring back the symptoms.
- Dosage: Dosage may vary for adults and children. However, the usual dosage is 1 pill per day for 5 to 6 weeks.
- Common side effects: Headache, Loss of Taste, Itching, Indigestion, Abnormal liver enzyme, Abdominal Pain, Nausea etc.
- Major Warnings: Liver patients must be highly cautious while consuming Terbiface 500 Mg. Your existing liver disorder could get worse. For such patients changes in dosage and strength is made to counter the side effects.
Dosage
➯ Adults
- For infection in fingernails: 250 mg per day for 6 weeks.
- For infection in toenails: 250 mg each day for 12 weeks.
- For ringworms: 250 mg each day for 2 to 4 weeks.
- Children: For children there is no fixed dosage like adults. It is usually dependent on body weight per kilogram. Hence, strictly follow the prescription.
➯ Overdose
Overdose shall not be practiced. But if, however, you have overdosed then one must look out for the medical help instantly. Overdose of Terbinafine can result in side effects like headache, itchiness, and imbalance of liver enzyme.
➯ Missed Dose
Missing the dose breaks the rhythm of intake of the medicine. This negatively impacts the efficacy of the medicine. After forgetting you have two options, continue with the next dose, or take the missed dose.
You must take the missed dose if you there is ample time like more than 4 hours left for next dose. Or else skip the missed dose and go ahead with next dose as per the instruction.
Side effects
Terbiface 500 Mg is usually a safe medicine with negligible side effects if you follow the instructions clearly.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Stomach Issues
- Indigestion
- Abnormal Liver Enzyme
- Abdominal Pain
- Diarrhea
- Red Rashes
- Loss of Taste
Precaution
- Alcohol Consumption: It is not concluded in any report or study to suggest about the reaction of alcohol with Terbiface 500 Mg. It is safe to always take the doctor’s opinion in such matters.
- Liver patients: Liver patients must be careful as their situation could get worse. Strictly do only what’s prescribed by the doctor. In this situation dosage is edited to lessen the probability of side effects.
- Driving: Terbiface 500 Mg may cause dizziness and sleepiness. For safety concerns do not go for driving or start doing any heavy-duty task that requires full alertness. For example, like working in a metal factory or in close vicinity of high-tension wires.
- Breastfeeding: Limited study available. Cannot determine the exact reaction.
- Changes in mood: Terbinafine has the tendency to affect your mood, make you depressed and result in mood swings. If you are experiencing this, inform the doctor about it. For patients already suffering from mental disorders, their symptoms can be intensified.
- Sunlight Exposure: Consuming Terbinafine makes your skin sensitive to sunlight. If you experience red rash, or abnormal sensitivity while being exposed to sunlight immediately reach out to your doctor. Start using sunscreen if you are not.
FAQs
Q. Why Is Terbiface 500 Mg Prescribed?
Terbiface 500 Mg is prescribed for the treatment of fungal infections across your body.
Q. Can I Take A Higher Than The Recommended Dose Of This Medication?
This could lead to overdose and cause serious side effects. Your dosage given in the prescription is best for you, only follow that.
Q. How Shall We Consume This Drug?
Swallow the tablet like any tablet with water. Avoid other drinks like fruit juice, alcoholic beverages, or even soft drinks. Refrain from chewing and breaking the tablet.
The tablet can be taken with or without food. It’s better to take it with food to make sure you don’t get stomach problems.
Q. Where Shall I Buy Serenance?
Place your order on powpills.com or you can get it from any medical store across the USA.
Q. Does Terbiface 500 Mg Cause Skin Reactions?
There have been cases where patients with highly sensitive skin have experienced skin reactions. This is the reason it is advised to take the medicine only after proper diagnosis by the doctor.
Q. Can I Stop The Medication On My Own?
This will not completely treats the fungal infection, and you will again get affected in few days or weeks.
