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Terbikem 250 mg Tablet
Terbinafine (250mg)
Terbikem 250 mg Tablet is used for fungal infections.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
₹398
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Key details
Salt: Terbinafine (250mg)
Available variants: tablet 250 mg 15
Best price: ₹398
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ALKEM LAB
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
Composition of Terbikem 250 mg Tablet
Terbikem 250 mg Tablet contains Terbinafine (250mg). It belongs to the Systemic antifungal class of medicines.
Uses of Terbikem 250 mg Tablet
Fungal infections
Key benefits
- In Fungal infections Terbikem 250 Tablet is an antifungal medicine. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus causing the infection. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full dose your doctor has prescribed. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
How Terbikem 250 mg Tablet works
Terbikem 250 Tablet is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.
How to take Terbikem 250 mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Terbikem 250 Tablet may be taken with or without food. Avoid Terbikem 250 Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
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
If you miss a dose of Terbikem 250 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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 Terbikem 250 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Terbikem are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
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 Terbikem 250 mg Tablet
| Pregnancy | Pregnancy SAFE IF PRESCRIBED |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Breast feeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR |
| Alcohol | Alcohol CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR |
| Driving | Driving UNSAFE |
| Kidney | Kidney CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR |
| Liver | Liver UNSAFE |
| Habit forming | No |
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 Terbikem 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 Terbikem 250 mg Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Expert advice for Terbikem 250 mg Tablet
Terbikem 250 Tablet helps treat fungal infections of the skin and nails. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Treatment may be needed for 2 to 6 weeks for skin infections and 6 weeks to 6 months for nail infections. Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during treatment. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- ALKEM LAB
- Therapeutic class:
- ANTI INFECTIVES
- Drug class:
- Systemic antifungal
- Chemical class:
- Naphthalene derivative
Substitutes for Terbikem 250 mg Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Terbinafine (250mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Terbikem 250 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| TerbitotalMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | 7`S | ₹98 | 75% cheaper |
| Terbinaforce TabletMANKIND (PHARMA) | tablet · 7`S | ₹125 | 69% cheaper |
| Ifin 250 mg TabletGLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 7`S | ₹132 | 67% cheaper |
| Fintrix 250 TabletMICRO LABS | tablet · 7`S | ₹132 | 67% cheaper |
| Zoterb 250 mg TabletPRISM LIFESCIENCES LTD | tablet · 7`S | ₹134 | 66% cheaper |
| Terfine 250BIOSWIZZ PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 10`S | ₹140 | 65% cheaper |
| Terme 250 mg TabletYAHER PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹141 | 65% cheaper |
| Ternac 250 mg TabletBIOCUTE LIFE CARE | tablet · 10`S | ₹145 | 63% cheaper |
| Niofine TabletKLM LAB | tablet · 7`S | ₹150 | 62% cheaper |
| Phytes TabletDERMAREX HEALTHCARE (P) LTD.` | tablet · 7`S | ₹201 | 49% cheaper |
| K-Terbimax TabletAAKASH PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED | tablet · 10`S | ₹210 | 47% cheaper |
| Ifin 500 mg TabletGLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 7`S | ₹219 | 45% cheaper |
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Terbikem 250 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Terbikem 250 mg Tablet used for?
Terbikem 250 mg Tablet is commonly used for Fungal infections. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Terbikem 250 mg Tablet?
Terbikem 250 mg Tablet contains Terbinafine (250mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Terbikem 250 mg Tablet?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Terbikem 250 mg Tablet work?
Terbikem 250 Tablet is an antifungal medication.
Is Terbikem 250 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Terbikem 250 mg Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Terbikem 250 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Terbikem are Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Terbikem 250 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Pregnancy SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Terbikem.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Terbikem 250 mg Tablet?
Alcohol CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
What if I miss a dose of Terbikem 250 mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Terbikem 250 Tablet, take it as soon as possible.
Is Terbikem 250 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Terbikem 250 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Terbikem 250 mg Tablet?
Terbitotal has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹98 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Terbikem 250 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Terbikem 250 mg Tablet starts at ₹398 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 250 mg 15. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Terbikem 250 mg Tablet?
Terbikem 250 mg Tablet is manufactured by ALKEM LAB. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Terbikem 250 mg Tablet delivered?
Terbikem 250 mg Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Terbikem 250 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Terbinafine (250mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹398
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- ALKEM LAB
- Manufacturer
- ALKEM LAB
- Therapeutic class
- ANTI INFECTIVES
- Drug class
- Systemic antifungal
- Chemical class
- Naphthalene derivative
- Action class
- Fungal Ergosterol Synthesis Inhibitor
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 250 mg 15
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Terbikem 250 mg Tablet is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Terbikem 250 mg Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.