Lamisil 250mg Tablets
Out of date information, search another1. What Lamisil Tablets are, and what they are used for
2. Things to consider before you start to take Lamisil Tablets
3. How to take Lamisil Tablets
4. Possible side effects
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER LAMISIL® 250 mg Tablets (terbinafine)
This product will be referred to as Lamisil Tablets throughout this leaflet.
What you need to know about Lamisil Tablets
Your doctor has decided that you need this medicine to help treat your condition.
Please read this leaflet carefully before you start to take your medicine. It contains important information. Keep the leaflet in a safe place because you may want to read it again.
If you have any other questions, or if there is something you don't understand, please ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine has been prescribed for you. Never give it to someone else. It may not be the right medicine for them even if their symptoms seem to be the same as yours.
If any side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet:
1. What Lamisil Tablets are, and what they are used for
2. Things to consider before you start to take Lamisil Tablets
3. How to take Lamisil Tablets
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Lamisil Tablets
6. Further information
Terbinafine, the active ingredient in Lamisil Tablets, is an antifungal medicine.
Lamisil Tablets are used to treat a number of fungal infections of the skin and nails.
Some people MUST NOT take Lamisil Tablets. Talk to your doctor if:
• you think you may be allergic to terbinafine or to any of the other ingredients of Lamisil Tablets. (These are listed in Section 6.)
• you are breast-feeding.
You should also ask yourself these questions before taking Lamisil Tablets. If the answer to any of these questions is YES, tell your doctor or pharmacist because Lamisil Tablets might not be the right medicine for you.
• Are you pregnant or trying to become pregnant?
• Do you have any problems with your kidneys or liver?
• Do you have psoriasis?
Children should not normally be given Lamisil Tablets.
Are you taking other medicines?
Some medicines can interfere with your treatment. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
• Rifampicin for infections
• Cimetidine for gastric problems such as indigestion or ulcer
• Antidepressants including tricyclic antidepressants, SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), or MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors)
• Oral contraceptives (as irregular periods and breakthrough bleeding may occur in some female patients)
• Beta-blockers or anti-arrhythmics for heart problems
• Warfarin, a medicine used to thin your blood
• Medicines to treat heart problems (e.g. propafenone, amiodarone)
• Ciclosporin, a medicine used to control your body's immune system in order to prevent rejection of transplanted organs
• Medicines used to treat fungal infections (e.g. fluconazole, ketoconazole)
• Medicines used to treat cough (e.g. dextromethorphan)
• Caffeine
Always tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. This means medicines you have bought yourself as well as medicines on prescription from your doctor.
Will there be any problems with driving or using machinery?
Some people have reported feeling dizzy or giddy while they are taking Lamisil Tablets. If you feel like this you should not drive or operate machinery.
The doctor will decide what dose of Lamisil T ablets you should take. Always take the tablets exactly as your doctor has told you to. The dose will be on the pharmacist's label. Check the label carefully. It should tell you how many tablets to take, and how often. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Keep taking the tablets for as long as you have been told unless you have any problems. In that case, check with your doctor.
The usual dose for adults, including the elderly, is 250 mg once a day.
• For skin infections continue taking the tablets for 2 to 6 weeks.
• For nail infections treatment usually lasts for between 6 weeks and 3 months, although some patients with toenail infections may need to be treated for 6 months or longer.
• If your kidneys are not working very well, your doctor may reduce the dose of Lamisil Tablets you take.
• Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water.
What if you forget to take a dose?
If you miss taking a Lamisil T ablet, do not worry. T ake it as soon as you remember. Take your next tablet at the usual time, then carry on as normal until you have finished all the tablets. It is important that you finish all the tablets you have been given unless your doctor tells you to stop taking them.
What if you take too many tablets?
All tablets can be risky if you take too many. If you take too many Lamisil Tablets at once, tell your doctor or hospital casualty department as soon as possible. Take your medicine pack with you so that people can see what you have taken.
Lamisil Tablets are suitable for most people, but, like all medicines, they can sometimes cause side effects. Any side effects are usually mild or moderate and don't last for too long.
Some side effects can be serious
Stop taking the tablets and tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following rare symptoms:
• Yellowing of your skin or eyes. Unusually dark urine or pale faeces, unexplained persistent nausea, stomach problems, loss of appetite or unusual tiredness or weakness (this may indicate liver problems)
• Severe skin reactions including rash, light sensitivity, blistering or wheals
• Weakness, unusual bleeding, bruising, abnormal pale skin, unusual tiredness, or weakness or breathlessness on exertion or frequent infections (this may be a sign of blood disorders)
• Difficulty breathing, dizziness, swelling mainly of the face and throat, flushing, crampy abdominal pain, stiffness, rash, fever or swollen/enlarged lymph nodes (possible signs of severe allergic reactions).
• Symptoms such as rash, fever, itching, tiredness or if you notice appearance of purplish spots under the skin surface (signs of blood vessel inflammation)
• Severe upper stomach pain which spreads to the back (possible signs of pancreas inflammation)
• Unexplained muscle weakness or pain, or dark (red-brown) urine (possible signs of muscle breakdown)
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