Lamisil 250 mg Tablets are used to treat skin and nail fungal infections, as they contain an active ingredient that eliminates troublesome fungi.
Lamisil tablets contain the active ingredient terbinafine, an antifungal agent that treats skin and nail fungal infections.
Lamisil tablets are used for fungal infections:
Skin fungal infections
Nail fungal infections
The usual dose: one 250 mg tablet per day.
Lamisil For skin infections: treatment duration is 2 to 6 weeks.
Lamisil for nail fungus: treatment duration ranges from 6 weeks to 3 months. In some patients, toenail infections may require treatment for 6 months or more.
Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water.
Common side effects of Lamisil include:
Headache
Stomach issues such as loss of appetite, indigestion, and bloating
Diarrhea
Skin rash
Muscle and joint pain
Do not use Lamisil tablets in cases of:
Hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients
Liver problems
Breastfeeding
Children
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Lamisil tablets, especially if you:
Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
Have kidney or liver problems
Have psoriasis
Have lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus)
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Lamisil tablets with any other medication, especially:
Antidepressants
Birth control pills
Rifampicin
Heart medications such as beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol) or antiarrhythmics
Anticoagulants like warfarin
Other antifungal medications
Cough medications such as dextromethorphan
Caffeine (found in coffee)
Keep out of reach of children
Store at a temperature below 25°C
Do not use the medication after the expiry date printed on the package.