Terbiskin side effects

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1. What is Terbiskin?

Terbiskin drug belongs to the group of drugs for the treatment of dermatological diseases. The drug is prepared in the form of a skin cream, with a smooth, homogeneous cream texture, white to ivory white, with a characteristic odor. Packing is a box of 1 tube of 15g cream. Each tube contains the active ingredient Terbinafin Hydrochloride with a content of 150mg and other excipients with a sufficient amount of 15g.
Effect of Terbinafin Hydrochloride
Terbinafin is an antifungal drug of Allyl Amin derivatives. The drug has the ability to inactivate the enzyme Squalene Epoxidase, preventing its association with the cytochrome P450 system in fungal cells. Since then, the drug interferes with the synthesis of sterols, leading to a deficiency of ergosterol and squalene in the cells. Sensitive to many species of fungi, such as Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Microsporum gypseum, Candida albicans,...

2. What diseases does Terbiskin treat?

Terbiskin is indicated in the following diseases:
Treatment of fungal skin infections caused by Trichophyton, specifically T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, T. verrucosum, T. violaceum, Microsporum canis and Epidermophyton floccosum . Treatment of fungal skin infections caused by the genus Candida (such as C. albicans). Treatment of tinea versicolor caused by the strain Pityrosporum orbiculare (also known as Malassezia furfur).

3. Usage and dosage of the drug Terbiskin

3.1. How to use the drug Terbiskin is used in the form of a topical cream. Patients need to wash and dry the infected skin before applying the medicine. Gently apply a thin layer of cream to the infected skin and surrounding areas. In case of dermatitis caused by rubbing, including the mammary glands, between the fingers and toes, the buttocks, and the groin, you should cover the ointment with a thin gauze, especially at night. Patients should take Terbiskin at the correct times of the day. Forgetting to take the medicine can lead to a re-infection of the fungus. 3.2. Attention when using the drug For areas of contact dermatitis, it is recommended to cover the bandage with cream, especially at night. Terbiskin must be used regularly, regularly at the recommended time to avoid the risk of recurrence. Usually, clinical signs and symptoms will subside after a few days. However, if the time of taking the drug is more than 2 weeks and this condition does not improve, please see your treating doctor to examine and give a more appropriate and effective treatment regimen. Do not use Terbiskin for more than 4 weeks. Do not let Terbiskin get into eyes, nose or other mucous membranes. If the wire accidentally gets into the mucosal position, it must be washed immediately with water. Avoid wearing tight clothing or bandages after applying the medicine. 3.3. Dosage of the drug Therapeutic dose for adults: Use the drug Terbiskin 1-2 times/day during the treatment. Duration of treatment for Terbiskin:
For systemic fungal diseases, inguinal fungus: 1 - 2 weeks. For foot fungus: 1 week. With candidiasis of the skin, tinea versicolor: 2 weeks. Clinical symptoms are usually relieved after a few days of treatment. If the drug is used infrequently or if treatment is stopped early, there is a risk of relapse. If there is no improvement in using the drug for more than 2 weeks, the initial diagnosis should be reconfirmed. The duration of treatment with Terbiskin should not exceed 4 weeks.
Therapeutic dose for children: Experience in using Terbiskin topical in children is limited, so it is not recommended to use the drug in children under 16 years of age.
Therapeutic dose for the elderly: There is currently no evidence to show differences in therapeutic doses and side effects compared with younger patients.
Note: The above therapeutic dose is for reference only according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The specific treatment dose depends on your medical condition and the severity of the disease. For a suitable and effective dose, you need to consult your treating doctor or medical professional.

4. In case of over/forgotten dose of Terbiskin

In case of overdose: Terbiskin is poorly absorbed systemically, so it is unlikely that an overdose may occur. However, an overdose can occur if the patient swallows an amount of 30g of Terbiskin cream equivalent to 300mg of Terbinafin hydrochloride drug. (adult oral dose). Overdose symptoms: headache, nausea, epigastric pain and dizziness. Treatment of an overdose of active substance Terbinafin is mainly using activated charcoal to remove the drug from the body and treat symptoms if necessary.
In case of missed dose: If you forget to take Terbiskin, you should try to take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip that dose and continue as usual. Note that you absolutely should not apply the medicine with double the prescribed dose.

5. Undesirable effects of the drug Terbiskin

During use, you may rarely experience the following undesirable effects:
Common unwanted effects, may be skin reactions such as peeling skin, skin rash. Uncommon side effects may include skin lesions, scaling, skin pigmentation disorders, erythema, burning sensation. Rare adverse effects such as dry skin, contact dermatitis, eczema, increased risk of potential fungal infections. You may also experience other unwanted eye effects such as eye disorders. When experiencing side effects of the drug, it is necessary to stop using it and notify the treating doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

6. Terbiskin drug interactions

Currently, there are not enough studies on the phenomenon of interactions when combined with other drugs. However, each person's body is different and has a different response to the drug. Therefore, you need to try to proactively notify your treating doctor or pharmacist immediately of the drugs, including functional foods, that you are taking to be considered for a reasonable dose adjustment.

7. Some notes when using the drug Terbiskin

7.1. Contraindications of the drug Terbiskin Terbiskin is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity or hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.
7.2. Precautions for use Discontinue Terbiskin if skin rash develops. Use caution when using the drug for people with psoriasis or sensitive to allylamine antifungals. For external use only. Avoid contact with mucous membranes such as eyes, nose, mouth, mucous membranes as well as do not take orally or do not use in the vagina. If the cream accidentally gets into your eyes, you need to wash your eyes immediately with clean and running water. Avoid wearing tight clothing or covering the area where the medicine is applied or applied. Do not use soaps with an acidic pH if you have a Candida infection. Terbiskin contains cetostearyl alcohol, which may cause local irritation such as dermatitis. Ability to drive and use machines: Terbiskin does not affect the ability to drive and use machines. Pregnancy: There are no data on the use of Terbiskin in pregnant women. It should only be used in pregnant women if the treating physician has weighed the benefits against the risks. Lactation: Terbinafin is excreted in breast milk and should not be used in lactating women. Do not allow the child to come into direct contact with the treated skin areas including the breast. Terbiskin medicine has the main active ingredient Terbinafin hydrochloride and other excipients in sufficient quantities. Terbiskin is used to treat fungal infections of the skin. Users need to strictly follow the instructions to ensure the highest efficiency.
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