Terbinafine Cream 1%

Terbinafine cream 1%

Recommended by NICE and in the cochrane report for prefered choice of treatment for tinea pedis.

The 15gram size packaging makes an ideal retail product to your patients.

Indications

Fungal infections of the skin caused through dermatophytes (e.g., T. Rubrum), or Candida (Candida Albicans)

Actions

Fungicidal effect on dermatophytes and moulds.

Fungicidal or fungistatic against yeasts.

Terbinafine reduces the production of ergosterol and increases the production of squalene resulting in fungal cell death.

Topical Terbinafine doesn`t affect the metabolism of other drugs through the Cytochrome P-450.

Application

To apply to clean dry skin.

In a thin layer on and around the area.

To be used once or twice a day. Usually for 2 weeks.

Advice to patients should always be to continue for the 2 weeks and not to finish when the symptoms ease which could be after a couple of days. The stopping and starting of treatment can prolong the required treatment with signs and symptoms of the fungal infection returning.

Main Ingredient

Terbinafine Hydrochloride

Suitable for

Adults and children over the age of 12.

Not recommended in pregnancy and breast feeding.

Additional supportive information

Information from the EMC (electronic medicines compendium) for healthcare professionals

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/12831/smpc#about-medicine

Patient information leaflet

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/12831/pil#about-medicine