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How to Use

Terbinafine may be taken with food or on an empty stomach.

To help clear up your infection completely, it is very important that you keep taking this drug for the full time of treat , even if your symptoms begin to clear up or you begin to feel better after a few days. Since fungus infections may be very slow to clear up, you may need to take this drug for few weeks or months. If you stop taking this drug too soon, your symptoms may return.

This drug works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses Always it is best to take the doses at the same times every day . If you need help in planning the best time to take your drug, check with your health care professional.

Dosage

The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the drug. Always the length of time you take the drug depends on the medical problem for which you are taking terbinafine .

• For oral dosage form - tablets:
  • For onychomycosis - fungus infections of the fingernails or toenails:
    • Adults and teenagers 250 milligrams - mg once a day for six to twelve weeks.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by the family doctor.
  • For tinea corporis - ringworm of the body:
    • Adults and teenagers 250 mg once a day for two to four weeks.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by the family doctor.
  • For tinea cruris - ringworm of the groin; jock itch:
    • Adults and teenagers 250 mg once a day for two to four weeks.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by the family doctor.
  • For tinea pedis - ringworm of the foot; athlete's foot:
    • Adults and teenagers 250 mg once a day for two to six weeks.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by the family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. This will help to keep a constant amount of drug in the blood. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store this drug in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.