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Lamisil

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Lamisil is a topical anti-fungus agent which is a kind of anti-fungal drug (antibiotic and antimicrobial).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Topical anti viral drug

Brands

Terbinafine topical cream • Topical terbinafine

Generic Drug

Terbinafine

Side Effects

Common

Headache
Itching or burning
Cough
Diarrhea
Fever
Abdominal pain
Itchy rash
Heartburn
Abnormal sense of taste
Visual changes
Rash
Decreased taste
Itchy skin
Change in vision

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Tinea
Condition
Fungal nail infection
Condition
Ringworm of scalp
Condition

Related questions

A member asked:

Please describe the medication: Lamisil (terbinafine)?

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A 40-year old asked:

Can you drink any kind of alcohol with lamisil (terbinafine)?

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A 22-year old female asked:

I've been taking lamisil (terbinafine) for 2 weeks (4 weeks left). Can I drink while on it? If so how much?

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A 38-year old asked:

Lamisil (terbinafine) side effects after stopping the drug?

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A 40-year old asked:

What is Lamisil (terbinafine) cream and why is it usually prescribed?

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A 34-year old asked:

What happens if i drink alchohol and take lamisil (terbinafine) tablets?

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A member asked:

Is there a special diet to cure the fungus instead of taking lamisil (terbinafine)?

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A 25-year old male asked:

Got a Red area on inner thighs after sitting for long hours, it became small red dots after using Beta-Micoter for 3 weeks, should I use Lamisil (terbinafine)?

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A 34-year old asked:

Can you use lamisil (terbinafine) on penis?

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A 38-year old asked:

What is better lamisil or tinactin (tolnaftate)?

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A member asked:

What is better Lamisil or tinactin (tolnaftate)?

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A 30-year old asked:

Has anyone ever used lamisil (terbinafine) before for toes?

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A 30-year old asked:

Do lamisil (terbinafine) and lotrimin have different medicine?

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A 37-year old asked:

It it effective to use Lamisil (terbinafine) for a toenail problem?

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A 45-year old asked:

I want to take lamisil (terbinafine)? How can I get a prescription?

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A 34-year old asked:

I got lamisil (terbinafine) yesterday, what does it mean when it says to check LFTs?

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A 43-year old asked:

I'm worried about the side effects from taking lamisil (terbinafine) for skin fungus. How can I avoid them?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Is it okay to take generic Lamisil (terbinafine) if I have RA? I'm not currently on meds for my RA. I'm just taking generic Lamisil (terbinafine).

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A 39-year old asked:

Can lamisil (terbinafine) elevate your sgot?

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A 42-year old asked:

Can lamisil (terbinafine) clear ringworm in a week?

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A 39-year old asked:

Is lamisil (terbinafine) effective against male yeast infection?

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A 28-year old male asked:

I drink twice a month when taking lamisil (terbinafine). Later, I check my liver functions through blood extraction and it shows OK. Does it mean my liver is fine?

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A member asked:

What recreational drugs should not be taken while taking lamisil (terbinafine)? I am taking lamisil (terbinafine) as prescribed for ringworm, 250mg once a day for 2 weeks. Which recreational drugs (besides alcohol) cannot be taken while taking lamisil (te

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A 27-year old asked:

I've gone thru 2 rounds of Lamisil (terbinafine) orally 250mg to cure fingernail fungus in 3 of my fingernails. It got better. Now it came back worse. What to do?

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A 45-year old female asked:

Could mixing clotrimazole, tolfinate, & Lamisil (terbinafine) in a paste help with an unknown circular rash? clotrimazole alone not working. C my face?

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A 44-year old asked:

Is lamisil (terbinafine) good for toenail fungus?

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A 45-year old asked:

How effective is lamisil (terbinafine) for toenail fungus?

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A 26-year old female asked:

Does oral Lamisil (terbinafine) interfere with the Birth Control Pill?

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A 45-year old asked:

What are ways to treat a toe nail infection without lamisil (terbinafine)?

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A 35-year old asked:

comments about penlac (ciclopirox) or lamisil (terbinafine) tablets for fungus nail treatment?

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