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| Composition | Terbinafine Tablets IP. |
|---|---|
| Packing | 10*10BLISTER |
| SHELF LIFE | 24 MONTHS |
| HSN CODE | 3004 |
| Category | Tablets |
| Supply | Wholesale & Export |
TERBICOT-250 Tablets
Active ingredient:
Terbinafine Hydrochloride IP — equivalent to Terbinafine 250 mg
So, the clinically active amount is 250 mg terbinafine per tablet. The product listing for Terbicot-250 also identifies its salt as terbinafine hydrochloride and its strength as 250 mg. (Tradeindia) (Medicines.org.uk)
Other ingredients (excipients):
The exact excipients of the specific TERBICOT-250 brand cannot be established from the photograph. Typical terbinafine 250-mg tablet formulations can contain ingredients such as microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, colloidal silicon dioxide, povidone, talc and magnesium stearate, but these vary by manufacturer. (Medicines.org.uk)
Terbinafine is an allylamine antifungal. It inhibits the fungal enzyme squalene epoxidase, interfering with production of ergosterol, an essential component of the fungal cell membrane. At therapeutic concentrations, it is particularly effective against many dermatophytes. (RxReasoner)
Oral terbinafine 250 mg is commonly used for certain fungal infections such as:
Tinea corporis — ringworm of the body
Tinea cruris — fungal infection of the groin/jock itch
Tinea pedis — athlete's foot
Onychomycosis — fungal infection of the fingernails or toenails
Oral terbinafine is particularly useful when the infection is extensive, severe, recurrent, or involves the nails and topical treatment isn't sufficient. (Medicines.org.uk)
For many adult indications, the standard oral dose is 250 mg once daily, but the duration varies considerably according to the infection and its severity. It should therefore be taken for the duration prescribed by the doctor rather than simply until the skin looks better. (Medicines.org.uk)
Because this is a systemic/oral antifungal, it deserves more caution than a topical antifungal cream.
Possible adverse effects include:
Headache
Nausea or stomach upset
Diarrhea
Abdominal discomfort
Rash or itching
Changes in taste or smell
More importantly, terbinafine can rarely cause significant liver injury. Doctors may consider liver-function testing before or during treatment, particularly when treatment is prolonged or there are liver-risk factors.
It also has clinically relevant drug interactions because terbinafine can inhibit CYP2D6, affecting the metabolism of certain medicines.
TERBICOT-250 is not a steroid and not an antibiotic. It is an oral antifungal specifically intended to eliminate susceptible fungal organisms.
If this tablet was prescribed along with the other medicines you showed me (TRYCOT-PLUS, UDN-300, XYLOCOT, HAIR-COT and Cranbee), I can explain the complete purpose of the whole prescription and the important interactions/precautions between all six products.
