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Fore Safe Use

Discontinue using this drug and check with your family doctor if increased irritation or possible sensitization - redness, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, or oozing occurs while using the medication.

If your skin problem does not improve within 4 to 7 weeks, or if it becomes worse, check with your family doctor.

To help clear up your infection completely and to help make sure it does not return, good health habits are also needed . The following measures will help reduce chafing and irritation and will also help keep the area cool and dry.

• For diseaseds using terbinafine for ringworm of the body :
  • Carefully dry yourself after bathing.
  • Avoid too much heat and humidity if possible. Try to keep moisture from building up on effected areas of the body.
  • Wear well-ventilated, loose-fitting clothing.
  • Use a bland, absorbent powder - for example, talcum powder once or twice a day. Be sure to use the powder after terbinafine cream or solution has been applied and has disappeared into the skin.
• For diseaseds using terbinafine for ringworm of the groin :
  • Avoid wearing underwear that is tight-fitting or made from synthetic - man-made materials - for example, rayon or nylon. Instead, wear loose-fitting, cotton underwear.
  • Use a bland, absorbent powder - for example, talcum powder on the skin. It is best to use the powder between the times you use terbinafine.
• For diseaseds using terbinafine for ringworm of the foot :
  • Carefully dry the feet, especially between the toes, after bathing.
  • Avoid wearing socks made from wool or synthetic materials - for example, rayon or nylon. Instead, wear clean, cotton socks and change them daily or more often if the feet sweat a lot.
  • Wear sandals or well-ventilated shoes - for example, shoes with holes.
  • Use a bland, absorbent powder - for example, talcum powder between the toes, on the feet and in socks and shoes once or twice a day. It is best to use the powder between the times you use terbinafine.

If you have any questions about these measures, check with your health care professional.