Terbinafine Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Terbinafine Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

2. What is Terbinafine Tablet? (Terbinafine Tablet kya hai)

Lamisil (Terbinafine 250mg) is a systemic antifungal medicine in Pakistan prescribed by doctors for nail fungus (onychomycosis), ringworm, and other fungal infections. It belongs to the Allylamine class.

This medicine blocks the squalene epoxidase enzyme, which stops fungal ergosterol synthesis — causing fungal cells to die (fungicidal action). Do not take without a doctor's advice.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

• Onychomycosis
• Tinea capitis
• Tinea corporis
• Tinea pedis (athlete's foot — severe systemic cases)

4. Who May Use It (Kis ko leni chahiye)

A healthcare professional should confirm that the indication, age and exact formulation match the patient’s needs. An ingredient match alone does not make another brand or formulation interchangeable.

5. When Not to Use (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

• Liver disease patients — avoid Lamisil; monitor liver function tests if prolonged use
• Don't use if you are allergic to Terbinafine or any ingredient
• Taste disturbance (dysgeusia) can be prolonged even after stopping the medicine
• Do not self-use any medicine in pregnancy — only take after consulting your doctor

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

Adult guidance

The Terbinafine dose and duration must be selected for the diagnosed condition, exact formulation and kidney or liver function. This page does not establish a single starting or maximum dose for every patient.

Child guidance

A clinician must select an age-appropriate Terbinafine formulation and dose for the indication. This page does not provide a home paediatric calculation.

Dose limits

Use the limit specified for your exact product and individual prescription. A strength printed on a pack is not automatically a recommended dose.

7. How to Use (Kaise leni hai)

Check the medicine name, strength and instructions before each course. Do not share a prescription or change its dose, duration or formulation without professional advice.

8. Timing (Kab leni chahiye)

Check the local leaflet or ask a pharmacist about food timing for this exact formulation; do not infer it from another medicine.

9. Missed Dose (Dose chhoot jaye)

Follow the exact leaflet or contact a pharmacist for missed-dose instructions. Do not double a dose or change a tapering or monitored treatment plan yourself.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

• Liver disease patients — avoid Lamisil; monitor liver function tests if prolonged use
• Don't use if you are allergic to Terbinafine or any ingredient
• Taste disturbance (dysgeusia) can be prolonged even after stopping the medicine
• Do not self-use any medicine in pregnancy — only take after consulting your doctor

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, kidney and liver conditions, and all other medicines with the prescriber or pharmacist. Store according to the local pack and keep out of reach of children. Below 30°C

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

Reported effects

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Taste disturbance / dysgeusia
• Rash (skin par daane)
• Headache

Serious effects and warning symptoms

• Hepatotoxicity
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis (severe skin blistering — rare)
• Blood dyscrasias — unusual bruising or bleeding (rare)
• Persistent taste loss (may continue for months after stopping)

These lists do not establish the frequency of an effect or prove that a new symptom is caused by this medicine. Persistent or worsening symptoms need assessment.

13. Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

Rifampicin reduces Terbinafine levels (reduced efficacy); Cimetidine increases Terbinafine levels (higher side-effect risk); CYP2D6 substrates — Terbinafine inhibits CYP2D6 — tricyclic antidepressants and beta-blockers levels may rise (dose adjustment may be needed)

14. When to Get Help (Kab doctor se milein)

Seek emergency help for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, collapse, severe bleeding or suspected overdose. For the medicine-specific warning symptoms above, contact a clinician promptly. Bring the pack and a list of medicines.

15. Alternatives (Dusri dawaein)

Ask a pharmacist to compare the exact ingredients, strength, route and release type. A generic name alone does not prove dose equivalence. Do not substitute a combination product for a single-ingredient treatment.

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

A current price matched to the local strength and pack size has not been verified. Confirm the printed price, pack and expiry with a licensed pharmacy.

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Terbinafine Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Terbinafine Tablet contains Terbinafine. Onychomycosis; Tinea capitis. The diagnosis and exact product determine suitability.

Q: Dose kaise confirm karein?

A: The Terbinafine dose and duration must be selected for the diagnosed condition, exact formulation and kidney or liver function. This page does not establish a single starting or maximum dose for every patient.

Q: Bachon ke liye dose kya hai?

A: A clinician must select an age-appropriate Terbinafine formulation and dose for the indication. This page does not provide a home paediatric calculation.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: A current price matched to the local strength and pack size has not been verified. Confirm the printed price, pack and expiry with a licensed pharmacy.

Q: Nuksanat hon to kya karein?

A: Reported effects include Nausea; Diarrhea; Abdominal pain. Seek medical help for Hepatotoxicity; Stevens-Johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis (severe skin blistering — rare). A symptom list does not predict how often an effect occurs.

18. Editorial Information (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-10-15

This correction adds ingredient-specific sources and separates verified facts from unverified local pack details. The recorded medical-review date is unchanged; this editorial correction is not a new clinician review. Foreign labels inform ingredient safety and do not establish Pakistani registration or every local pack’s instructions.

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Educational information only. Confirm the diagnosis, local leaflet and individual prescription with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing treatment.