Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Terbocet cause hair loss?
Terbocet 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 Terbocet.

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

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

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

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

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