Side Effects:

Common Nervous system disorder, Fatigue, Garlic breath odor, Irritation, Rash, Hair loss, Nail disorder.

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

Expert advice for Selenium
Do not take this drug if you are allergic to selenium. Always consult your doctor before using selenium supplementation:If you have chronic kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis).If you have underactive thyroid.If you have skin cancer.Do not take this medicine without consulting a doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Using selenium long-term or at high doses may increase your risk of developing diabetes or other serious medical conditions. Ask your doctor about your specific risk.

Expert advice for Terbitotal Cream
Your doctor has prescribed Terbitotal 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. Can I take selenium with synthyroid/ levothyroxine/ armour thyroid/ thyroxin?
There are no known interactions of selenium with any thyroid preparations such as synthyroid/ levothyroxine/ armour thyroid/ thyroxin. Selenium which is a part of selenoprotein (iodothyronine deiodinases) is essential for the conversion of thyroxine (T4) to the biologically active thyroid hormone triiodothyronine (T3) thereby it is important in thyroid hormone functioning

Q. Can I take selenium with calcium?
There are no known interactions of selenium with minerals such as calcium

Q. Can I take selenium with other vitamins/ vitamin C/ zinc?
Yes. Selenium (gluthathione peroxidase) has been reported to support the activity of vitamin E in limiting the oxidation of lipids (fats). Selenium also interacts with zinc (it affects cellular redox status). Selenium can, however, be taken with vitamins/ zinc; the combinations are available as a part of multivitamin preparation

Q. Can I take selenium with statins?
There are no known interactions of selenium with statins. Always follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Can I take selenium with warfarin?
There are no known interactions of selenium with warfarin. Always follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Q. Does Terbitotal treat ringworm?
Terbitotal 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 Terbitotal effective?
Terbitotal is effective as an antifungal drug if used in the doses for a duration as advised by your doctor.

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

Q. Does Terbitotal treat tinea versicolor?
Terbitotal 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 Terbitotal a steroid?
Terbitotal is not a steroid. Terbitotal belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal drugs.

Q. Is Terbitotal fungicidal (kills fungi)?
Terbitotal 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 Terbitotal safe?
Terbitotal is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

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

Q. Is Terbitotal available over the counter?
Terbitotal 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 Terbitotal dangerous?
Terbitotal is not dangerous, it is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Terbitotal with ibuprofen?
Terbitotal 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 Terbitotal with amoxicillin?
Terbitotal 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 Terbitotal with metronidazole?
Terbitotal 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 Terbitotal with prednisone?
Terbitotal 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 Terbitotal with azithromycin?
Terbitotal 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 Terbitotal with phentermine?
Terbitotal 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 Terbitotal with probiotics?
Terbitotal 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 Terbitotal with metformin?
Terbitotal 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 Terbitotal expire?
Yes, Terbitotal does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check that before using any medicine.

Q. Does Terbitotal treat candida (yeast)?
Terbitotal exhibits poor efficacy against many candida (yeast) species. It is not recommended to use Terbitotal 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 Terbitotal cause constipation?
Terbitotal has not been reported to cause constipation. Please consult your doctor if you have constipation while taking Terbitotal.

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Terbitotal cause hair loss?
Terbitotal 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 Terbitotal.

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

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

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

Q. Does Terbitotal cause an increase in blood sugar levels?
Terbitotal 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 Terbitotal.

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