Why is this medication prescribed? Terbinafine is used to treat fungal infections of the toenail and fingernail.Terbinafine is in a cla*s of medications called antifungals.It works by stopping the growth of fungi.
How should this medication be used?
Terbinafine comes as a tablet to take by mouth.It is usually taken once a day for 6 weeks for fingernail fungus and once a day for 12 weeks for toenail fungus.Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.Take terbinafine exactly as directed.Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Your fungus may not be completely cured until a few months after you finish taking terbinafine.This is because it takes time for a healthy nail to grow in.
Are there other uses for this medicine?
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Other names
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