Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Terbikem Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Terbikem 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 Terbikem treat ringworm?
Terbikem 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 Terbikem effective?
Terbikem is effective as an antifungal drug if used in the doses for a duration as advised by your doctor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Terbikem cause hair loss?
Terbikem 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 Terbikem.

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

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

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

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

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