Terbisan 125mg Tablets (Terbinafine) - Pack of 10 - Antifungal
Terbisan 125mg Tablets contain terbinafine hydrochloride, an oral allylamine antifungal used to treat fungal infections of skin, hair and nails. The 125mg strength is convenient for paediatric weight-based dosing and dose titration. Prescription required. Indicated for tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis and onychomycosis when oral therapy is needed. Terbinafine is fungicidal against dermatophytes and is taken once daily. Higher doses are often given for adults and nail infections. Important: terbinafine can cause hepatotoxicity, taste disturbance and rare severe skin reactions - baseline LFTs and monitoring are recommended. Use under medical supervision only.
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Terbisan 125mg Tablets (terbinafine) - Pack of 10 - Antifungal
Description
Terbisan Tablets: A Comprehensive Overview
Composition Terbisan Tablets:
Terbisan Tablets(125mg/250mg): Terbinafine HCI USP
Physiochemical Properties:
Terbinafine Hydrochloride: Broad spectrum antifungal, fungicidal at low concentrations, soluble in organic solvents, slightly soluble in water
Mechanism of Action:
Terbinafine inhibits squalene epoxidase, disrupting ergosterol synthesis, leading to damaged fungal cell membranes Fungicidal action sets it apart from fungistatic alternatives
Pharmacokinetics:
Tablets: Rapid absorption, peak concentration in 2 hours, binds to plasma proteins (99%), distributed in dermis, sebum, and nails
Indications:
Tablets: Fungal infections of skin, hair, and nails caused by dermatophytes Also for onychomycosis, tinea pedis, corporis, cruris, capitis, and cutaneous candidiasis
Dosage & Administration:
Tablets: Varied duration depending on infection and severity Children and adults with different doses Hair and scalp infections treated for 4 weeks
Contraindications Terbisan :
Hypersensitivity to any tablet or cream ingredient
Precautions Terbisan Tablets:
Special caution for tablets in patients with chronic liver dysfunction or impaired renal failure
Pregnancy and Lactation:
Limited data in pregnant women; tablets not recommended during pregnancy Excreted in breast milk; not recommended in nursing mothers
Side Effects:
Tablets: Mild to moderate and transient side effects Common ones include gastrointestinal events, liver enzyme abnormalities, skin rashes, visual and taste disturbances
Over dosage:
Tablets: Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, rash, frequent urination, and headache Treatment involves eliminating the drug and symptomatic support
Presentation Terbisan Tablets:
(125 mg/250 mg), blister strip of 10 Tablets
Conclusion:
Usage & Benefits
Key Benefits
- Useful 125mg strength for paediatric dosing and finer dose adjustments in low body weight patients
- Fungicidal terbinafine works against the dermatophytes that cause most skin, scalp and nail infections
- Accumulates in skin, hair and nails for sustained antifungal effect throughout treatment courses
- Effective in tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis and onychomycosis
- Once-daily oral dosing supports adherence over multi-week or multi-month treatment
- Authentic prescription product by Sante, supplied through derma.pk in a pack of 10 tablets
How To Use
How to Use
1. Use only on a doctor's prescription with baseline assessment - dose depends on age, weight and infection site.
2. Common paediatric dosing for tinea capitis: 62.5mg daily under 20 kg, 125mg daily 20-40 kg, 250mg daily above 40 kg.
3. Adults usually take 250mg per day (two 125mg tablets or one 250mg tablet) - your doctor will confirm the right regimen.
4. Take the tablet once daily with water, with or without food, at the same time each day.
5. Complete the full prescribed course - typical durations are 2-6 weeks for skin, 4 weeks for scalp and several months for nails.
Report jaundice, dark urine, persistent nausea, abdominal pain, rash or severe taste disturbance immediately. Avoid in active liver disease unless your doctor judges the benefit outweighs the risk. Store below 30 degrees Celsius and out of reach of children.
FAQs
Is Terbisan 125mg a prescription medicine?
Yes - oral terbinafine requires a prescription due to risks of liver injury and the need for monitoring.
Why use 125mg rather than 250mg?
125mg is helpful for children, lower-weight patients and dose-titration. Many adults will be prescribed two 125mg tablets daily.
How long is treatment for tinea capitis or nail infection?
Tinea capitis usually 4 weeks, fingernail onychomycosis around 6 weeks, toenail onychomycosis 12 weeks or longer.
Are blood tests needed?
Doctors usually check liver function before starting and may repeat tests during prolonged therapy.
Can I use Terbisan in pregnancy?
Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding unless your doctor decides the benefits clearly outweigh the risks.
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