Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Increased liver enzymes.

Expert advice for Terbofin Cream
Your doctor has prescribed Terbofin to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does Terbofin treat ringworm?
Terbofin is used for the treatment of ringworm (dermatophytosis) infection. It is also used for the treatment of fungal infections of the groin area, toe and finger nails (yellow, opaque and thickened nails) and the feet (athlete’s foot).

Q. Is Terbofin effective?
Terbofin is effective as an antifungal drug if used in the doses for a duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Terbofin interfere with birth control?
Terbofin can cause breakthrough bleeding and irregular periods when Terbofin are taken with oral contraceptives (birth control medications). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Terbofin treat tinea versicolor?
Terbofin is used to treat fungal infections affecting fingernails, toenails, and skin. It is not the preferred antifungal for tinea versicolor (yeast infection characterized by discolored skin usually on the back, underarms, upper arms, chest, and neck)

Q. Is Terbofin a steroid?
Terbofin is not a steroid. Terbofin belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal drugs.

Q. Is Terbofin fungicidal (kills fungi)?
Terbofin is fungicidal (kills fungi) against dermatophytes, molds and certain dimorphic fungi. The activity versus yeasts is fungicidal or fungistatic (stops the growth of fungi) depending on the species.

Q. Is Terbofin safe?
Terbofin is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Terbofin an antibiotic?
Terbofin is an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal drugs used for the treatment of many fungal infections.

Q. Is Terbofin available over the counter?
Terbofin is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It belongs to a class of prescription drugs which are available only when prescribed by a doctor.

Q. Is Terbofin dangerous?
Terbofin is not dangerous, it is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Terbofin with ibuprofen?
Terbofin can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Terbofin with amoxicillin?
Terbofin can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Terbofin with metronidazole?
Terbofin can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Terbofin with prednisone?
Terbofin can be taken with prednisone. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Terbofin with azithromycin?
Terbofin can be taken with azithromycin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Terbofin with phentermine?
Terbofin can be taken with phentermine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Terbofin with probiotics?
Terbofin can be taken with probiotics. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Terbofin with metformin?
Terbofin can be taken with metformin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Terbofin expire?
Yes, Terbofin does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check that before using any medicine.

Q. Does Terbofin treat candida (yeast)?
Terbofin exhibits poor efficacy against many candida (yeast) species. It is not recommended to use Terbofin for the treatment of candida infections. Please consult your doctor if you are suffering from candida infection as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Terbofin cause constipation?
Terbofin has not been reported to cause constipation. Please consult your doctor if you have constipation while taking Terbofin.

Q. Does Terbofin cause liver damage?
Terbofin can cause liver damage. Terbofin can cause liver failure and an increase in the liver enzymes. It is important to monitor liver function tests while taking Terbofin every 4-6 weeks of treatment. If there is any increased in the liver enzymes, immediately stop Terbofin and consult your doctor.

Q. Does Terbofin cause depression?
Terbofin can cause depression, however, it is not very common. Please consult your doctor if you have depression while taking Terbofin.

Q. Does Terbofin contain paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Terbofin does not contain acetaminophen. Terbofin belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal drugs.

Q. Does Terbofin cause insomnia (difficulty to sleep)?
Terbofin has not been reported to cause insomnia (difficulty to sleep). Please consult your doctor if you have insomnia while taking Terbofin.

Q. Is Terbofin a sulfa drug?
Terbofin is an antifungal drug, not a sulfa drug. The chemical structure and mechanism of action of Terbofin is different from sulfa drugs.

Q. Does Terbofin cause hair loss?
Terbofin has been reported to cause hair loss in some patients. However, it is not a very common side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you have excessive hair loss while taking Terbofin.

Q. Does Terbofin cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported with Terbofin. However, weight loss can occur in some patients. Consult your doctor if you have weight changes while taking Terbofin.

Q. Does Terbofin increase blood pressure?
Terbinfine does not cause increase in blood pressure. Consult your doctor in case you have blood pressure changes while taking Terbofin.

Q. Does Terbofin cause autism?
No, Terbofin has not been reported to cause autism. Please consult your doctor for any further information on the same.

Q. Does Terbofin cause an increase in blood sugar levels?
Terbofin has not shown to cause any increase in blood sugar levels. Consult your doctor if you experience any changes in blood sugar levels while taking Terbofin.

Q. Does Terbofin cause respiratory depression?
Terbofin has not shown to cause any symptoms of respiratory depression. Consult your doctor if you experience any such symptoms while taking Terbofin.