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Terbinafine (Pharmacy Health) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: terbinafine

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PHARMACY HEALTH ANTI-FUNGAL SKIN TREATMENT terbinafine hydrochloride 1% cream tube

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Treatment of ringworm (tinea corporis, tinea cruris and tinea pedis) caused by dermatophytes such as Trichophyton (e.g. T. rubrum, T.mentagrophytes, T.verrucosum, T.biolaceum), Microsporum canis, and Epidermophyton floccosum. Cutaneous candidiasis.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Cream
  • Topical
  • White coloured smooth and soft cream filled in tube.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.

  • 15 gm pack
  • 30 g pack

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

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