Erbimesh Cream.

Composition of Erbimesh Cream.

Erbimesh Cream. contains Terbinafine (1%w/w). It belongs to the Systemic antifungal class of medicines.

Uses of Erbimesh Cream.

Erbimesh Cream is used in the treatment of fungal skin infections.

Key benefits

• Clears infections that creams cannot reach
• Effective for nail and scalp infection

How Erbimesh Cream. works

Erbimesh Cream is an antifungal medication which treats skin infections. It works by killing the fungi on the skin by destroying their cell membrane.

How to take Erbimesh Cream.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, liver injury and heart rhythm disturbance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Erbimesh Cream.

Most side effects of Erbimesh Cream. are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Skin peeling Itching

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Erbimesh Cream.

Warnings and precautions

Fungal skin and nail infections need long courses — weeks for skin, months for nails. Stopping when it looks better is the commonest reason it returns. Your doctor may check your liver with a blood test during a long course. Report yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine or persistent nausea at once. Tell your doctor if you have heart failure before taking itraconazole. This group interacts with a great many medicines — give your doctor a complete list.

Do not take Erbimesh Cream. if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with active liver disease, and several are not for use in pregnancy. Itraconazole is not for people with heart failure.

Interactions with other medicines

Interacts strongly with statins, some heart medicines, blood thinners and sedatives — some combinations must be avoided altogether. Acid-reducing medicines lower the absorption of itraconazole.

How to store Erbimesh Cream.

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Erbimesh Cream.

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Erbimesh Cream helps treat skin infections caused by many different types of fungi.</li> <li>Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.</li> <li>It can take a few weeks for the infection to clear and a few months before the skin returns to its normal color.</li> <li>Apply an amount sufficient to cover the affected area and 1 inch of the immediate surrounding skin.</li> <li>It can make your skin more sensitive to sun. Use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.</li> <li>Avoid getting in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.</li> <li>Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after four weeks of treatment.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

APEX LABORATORIES LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Antifungal

Drug class:

Systemic antifungal