Lamisil Medication - Uses & Side Effects

Generic Name: Terbinafine hydrochloride

Lamisil is an antifungal medication. It is like an antibiotic but is used to treat fungal infections. Lamisil fights fungal infections. In tablet form, it's used for fungus of the toenail or fingernail. The cream and the solution are used for other fungal infections including such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. The solution is also used to treat tinea versicolor, a fungal infection that produces brown, tan, or white spots on the trunk of the body.

Lamisil Dosage

• For Fungal Infection of the Fingernails, the recommended dose is one 250-milligram tablet once a day for 6 weeks.
• For Fungal Infection of the Toenails, the recommended dose is one 250-milligram tablet once a day for 12 weeks.

Uses of Lamisil

• Lamisil is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails.
• Lamisil may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Side Effects of Lamisil

If you are taking this medication, then discuss the side effects with your doctor. If you feel any change in intensity, then you should tell your doctor. Because only your doctor can determine if it is safe to continue using Lamisil. Side effects may include:

• Diarrhea
• headache
• indigestion
• rash

Warnings and precautions before taking Lamisil:

• You should use this medicine external only.
  
• You should also avoid contact of this medicine with the eyes. If it does enter the eyes, then rinse immediately with plenty of water.
• If you develop skin irritation, redness, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, or oozing while using the cream or solution, then you should notify your doctor.

Drug Interaction :-

If you are taking certain drugs with Lamisil, then it may decreased, increased or altered the effects of Lamisil medicine. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Lamisil with the following:

• Antidepressants such as Elavil, Nardil, Norpramin, Pamelor, Parnate, Paxil, Prozac, Tofranil, and Zoloft
  
• Cimetidine (Tagamet)
  
• Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
  
• Drugs classified as beta blockers such as the heart and blood pressure medications Inderal, Sectral, and Tenormin
  
• Rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane)

Overdose

When you are taking Lamisil, and you feel that overdose is suspected then contact your doctor immediately. Symptoms of an Lamisil overdose may include:-

• drowsiness
• poor coordination
• shortness of breath
• abdominal pain
• frequent urination
• rash
• headache