Terbinafine (Actavis) TM
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Active ingredients: terbinafine
Pack: Terbinafine (Actavis) 250 mg tablet, 42, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: TERBINAFINE ARW terbinafine (as hydrochloride) 250 mg tablet blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ò Treatment in adults of ringworm (tinea corporis, tinea cruris and tinea pedis) due to infection 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. ò 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 to off-white, uncoated biconvex, bevelled edge tablet, engraved 'TER' and '250' with a break line on one side and plain on the other
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 42 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
