The active ingredient in Lamisil tablets, terbinafine, kills a wide range of fungi and yeasts. Lamisil tablets are used to treat a number of fungal infections of the skin and nails. The active ingredient is absorbed in the bloodstream via the intestines and deposited in the affected tissues. The medicine works by targeting the fungus or yeast, eradicating them from within.
The doctor will decide what dose of Lamisil tablets you should take.
The usual dose for adults, including the elderly, is 250 mg once a day.
If you forget to take a dose
If you miss taking a Lamisil tablet, do not worry. Take it as soon as you remember. Take your next tablet at the usual time, then carry on as normal until you have finished all the tablets. It is important that you finish all the tablets you have been given unless your doctor tells you to stop taking them.
If you take more tablets than you should
All tablets can be risky if you take too many. If you take too many Lamisil tablets at once, tell your doctor or hospital casualty department as soon as possible. Take your medicine pack with you so that people can see what you have taken.Some people must NOT take Lamisil tablets. Talk to your doctor if:
You should also ask yourself these questions before taking Lamisil tablets. If the answer to any of these questions is YES, tell your doctor or pharmacist because Lamisil might not be the right medicine for you.
Children should not normally be given Lamisil tablets.
Other medicines and Lamisil
Some medicines can interfere with your treatment. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
Lamisil (terbinafine) is available on prescription only. A doctor can write a prescription for Lamisil after an online consultation. With this prescription you can order Lamisil tablets from the pharmacy.
What does Lamisil cost? The price of Lamisil tablets (terbinafine) is listed on our order page. The cost of the online consultation and a service fee are included in the price.
Lamisil tablets are suitable for most people, but, like all medicines, they can sometimes cause side effects. Any side effects are usually mild or moderate and don’t last for too long.
Some side effects can be serious. Stop taking the tablets and tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following rare symptoms:
The most common side effects are:
The side effects listed below have also been reported.
Up to 1 in 100 people have experienced:
Up to 1 in 1,000 people have experienced:
Up to 1 in 10,000 people have experienced:
Lamisil tablets contain 250 mg of the active ingredient terbinafine. They also contain the inactive ingredients magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, sodium carboxymethyl starch and microcrystalline cellulose.
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