Terbinafine (terbinafine): Reviews and patient testimonials

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The treatment of tinea pedis (athlete's foot) and tinea cruris (dhobie itch/jock itch)

Fungal infections of the skin caused by dermatophytes such as species of Trichophyton (e.g. T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, T. verrucosum, T. violaceum), Microsporum canis and Epidermophyton floccosum.

Infections of the skin caused by Candida (e.g. Candida albicans).

Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor caused by Pityrosporum orbiculare (Malassezia furfur).

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Treatment of fungal infections of the skin caused by terbinafine sensitive dermatophytes in cases of tinea corporis, tinea cruris and tinea pedis, when oral therapy is considered appropriate due to the site, severity or extent of the infection.

Treatment of onychomycosis caused by terbinafine sensitive dermatophytes.

Consideration should be given to official guidance concerning the appropriate use and prescription of antifungals.

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Fungal infections of the skin and nails caused by Trichophyton (eg. T. rubrum, T.mentagrophytes, T. verrucosum, T. violaceum), Microsporum canis and Epidermophyton floccosum.

1. Treatment of terbinafine sensitive fungal infections such as Tinea corporis, Tinea cruris and Tinea pedis (caused by Dermatophytes see Section 5.1) is considered appropriate due to the site, severity or extent of the infection.

2. The treatment of onychomycosis (terbinafine-sensitive fungal infection of the nails) caused by dermatophytes.

N.B. Orally administered terbinafine tablets are not effective against Pityriasis versicolor.

The official local guidelines should be borne in mind, for example, national recommendations relating to the correct use and prescription of antimicrobial drugs.

Route of administration: Oral, Cutaneous
Molecule: terbinafine