Lamisil: oral
COMMON BRAND NAME(S)
Lamisil
Lamisil USES
Lamisil is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal
infections of the fingernail or toenail.. Lamisil Tablets
are the #1 prescribed treatment for nail fungus infection
worldwide.
HOW TO USE Lamisil
Take Lamisil by mouth as directed usually once a day.
Treatment may continue for 6 weeks for a fingernail infection
or 12 weeks for a toenail infection. Another method of
dosing involves using Lamisil for one week per month
until treatment is completed. Continue to take this until
the full prescribed amount is finished. Stopping Lamisil
too early may result in ineffective treatment or a relapse
of the infection.
Lamisil SIDE EFFECTS
Headache, diarrhea, gas, stomach upset, nausea or rash
may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen,
notify your doctor. You may experience a temporary loss
or change in taste sensation that will return after the
medication is stopped. Tell your doctor immediately if
these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur:
easy bleeding or bruising, persistent sore throat, vision
changes, fever. Rarely, serious and possibly fatal liver
disease has occurred during oral terbinafine use. Immediately
report symptoms such as: dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin,
extreme fatigue, vomiting. In the unlikely event you
have an allergic reaction to Lamisil, seek immediate
medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include:
rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of:
kidney disease, liver disease, drug allergies. Tell your
doctor if you are pregnant before taking this drug. Because
fungal toenail or fingernail infection treatment generally
should be postponed until after pregnancy, discuss the
risks and benefits with your doctor. Lamisil is excreted
into breast milk and therefore is not recommended for
use while breast-feeding. Consult with your doctor before
breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription
medication you may take, including: rifampin, rifabutin,
cyclosporine, warfarin, cimetidine. Do not start or stop
any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose
may include headache, nausea, stomach pain, and dizziness.
Lamisil NOTES
The fungal infection may be cured within several weeks.
However, the nail bed may not appear healthy until it
grows out completely over a few months. If it does not
improve or becomes worse with continued therapy, notify
your doctor. Lamisil is prescribed for your current condition
only. Do not use it for another infection or share it
with others. Another infection later on may require a
different medicine. Your doctor may periodically perform
lab tests during treatment to monitor your progress.
