Generic for Lamisil for Skin Infections - Drug Information

Generic Name - Terbinafine

Category - Antibiotic drug

Indications

Skin infections.
Generic Lamisil is an antifungal antibiotic used to treat skin infections caused by certain types of fungus. Terbinafine is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm infections.

Generic for Lamisil Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Lamisil is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Lamisil should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Unusualor allergic reaction to terbinafine, dyes or preservatives

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Lamisil. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any other skin medication. Do not use any other skin products on the affected area without consulting your prescriber or health care professional.

Antidepressants
Cimetidine
Cyclosporine
Beta Blockers
Rifampin.

Generic for Lamisil Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericLamisil
Generic Lamisil should be applied to the affected and closely surrounding areas twice a day until signs and symptoms improve. It used be used for a minimum of 7 days, but not more than 4 weeks. In case of athlete's foot found only on the soles of the feet and not between the toes, Generic Lamisil cream has to be applied twice a day for 2 weeks.

Generic for Lamisil Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Lamisil side Effects include skin rash, itching, blistering, increased redness and peeling or swelling of the skin or mouth.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Lamisil.

Generic for Lamisil and Pregnancy

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Lamisil will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use this without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

Generic for Lamisil and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether Generic Lamisil passes into breast milk. Hence, do not use generic Lamisil without first talking to your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby. Do not apply Generic Lamisil cream or solution to the breast before breast feeding a baby.

Generic for Lamisil and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Lamisil in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Lamisil and Geriatric

In the absence of specific information comparing use of Generic Lamisil in the elderly with use in other age groups, Generic Lamisil medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.

Note

The above information about Generic Lamisil serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.