Terbonext Cream

Composition of Terbonext Cream

Terbonext Cream contains Terbinafine. It belongs to the Systemic antifungal class of medicines.

Uses of Terbonext Cream

Fungal skin infections

Key benefits

• In Fungal skin infections Terbonext 1% Cream is an antifungal medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the fungus causing the infection. This will relieve symptoms of itching
• soreness
• and irritation and clear up the rash on your skin. This medicine is effective in treating a wide range of fungal infections all over the body including the athlete’s foot. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed even if your symptoms have gone. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from coming back.

How Terbonext Cream works

Terbonext 1% Cream is an antifungal medication that treats skin infections. It works by killing the fungi on the skin by destroying their cell membrane.

How to take Terbonext 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

If you miss a dose of Terbonext 1% Cream, apply 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 Terbonext Cream

Most side effects of Terbonext 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 Terbonext 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 Terbonext 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 Terbonext 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 Terbonext Cream

Terbonext 1% Cream helps treat skin infections caused by many different types of fungi. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It can take a few weeks for the infection to clear and a few months before the skin returns to its normal color. It can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. Avoid getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ARKA VITAL SCIENCE PRIVATE LIMITED.`

Therapeutic class:

DERMA

Drug class:

Systemic antifungal

Chemical class:

Naphthalene derivative