Terbinafine (Apo) TM
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Active ingredients: terbinafine
Pack: Terbinafine (Apo) 250 mg tablet, 42, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APO-TERBINAFINE terbinafine 250mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
APO-TERBINAFINE is indicated for: Treatment in adults of ringworm (tinea corporis, tinea cruris and tinea pedis) due to infections caused by dermatophytes such as Trichophyton (e.g. T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, T. verrucosum, T. violaceum), Microsporum canis and Epidermophyton floccosum, where oral therapy is considered appropriate owing to the site, severity or extent of the infection, and the infection is not responsive to topical therapy. Onychomycosis in adults (fungal infection of the nail) caused by dermatophyte fungi.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- White, round, biconvex tablet with bevelled edges engraved "APO" on one side, "TER" over "250" scored through centre on other side
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 42 Tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient terbinafine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
