Terbinafine (Topical)

Brand Names : Lamisil

Category

• Antifungal, topical

Description

Terbinafine (TER-bin-a-feen) is used to treat infections caused by a fungus. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth.

Terbinafine is applied to the skin to treat:

• ringworm of the body (tinea corporis);
• ringworm of the foot (interdigital and plantar tinea pedis; athlete's foot);
• ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch);
• tinea versicolor (sometimes called �sun fungus�); and
• yeast infection of the skin (cutaneous candidiasis).

Terbinafine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Topical
• Cream (U.S. and Canada)
• Solution (Pump Spray) (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Lamisil

In Canada -

• Lamisil