Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Terbinafine
Chemical Class
Antifungal Agent pharmacological group
ATC Code
D01AE15, D01BA02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Terbiser?
Uses
Terbinafine (HCl) is antifungal agent. Terbinafine (HCl) is a synthetic allylamine and available as oral and topical formulation. Oral te...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Antifungal Agent pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin. It belongs to Antifungal Agent pharmacological group.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
250 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult · Topical
1 % — 12 hourly
For 1-2 Weeks
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Terbinafine (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity, Chronic or Acute liver disease
Important Warnings
Terbinafine should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy
It should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing illness, infections or allergy, especially to any antibiotic
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Terbinafine (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include NauseaVomitingAnorexiaAbdominal painRashesUrticariaRednessItchingIncreased intracranial pressureStingingHeadacheTaste disturbanceElevated LFTs
Drug Interactions
Terbinafine (HCl) is known to interact with other drugs
the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementCimetidine (HCl)RifampicinTamsulosin HydrochlorideTamsulosin Hydrochloride should be used with caution in combination with Terbinafine (HCl). These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Cream Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat. Tab, Cream Store Between 15°C-25°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 280.56
DRAP approved maximum price · per 10gm · approved 01 Jul, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 10gmRs 280.56
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