Texifen 1% w/w Cream
Leeford Healthcare Ltd

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In-stock 10 gm in 1 tube
60.00

USED FOR:
Fungal infections

COMPOSITION:
Terbinafine (1% w/w)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

No interaction found

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Texifen 1% w/w Cream is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Texifen 1% w/w Cream is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Texifen 1% w/w Cream may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Texifen 1% w/w Cream should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Texifen 1% w/w Cream may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Texifen 1% w/w Cream should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Texifen 1% w/w Cream may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Texifen 1% w/w Cream is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease. Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

Terbinafine   1% w/w

Uses of Texifen Cream
Texifen 1% w/w Cream is used in the treatment of fungal infections.

How to use Texifen Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Texifen Cream works
Texifen 1% w/w Cream is an antifungal medication. It stops the growth of fungus by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human.

Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Texifen cause hair loss?
Texifen 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 Texifen.

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

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

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

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

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