Lamisil Cream Cream 15g

Lamisil Cream is used for Fungal infections of the toenail or fingernail and other conditions. 

• Lamisil Cream contains Terbinafine Hcl as an active ingredient.
• Lamisil Cream works by preventing the growth of fungi.
• Novartis Consumer Health Sa manufactures Lamisil Cream.

Lamisil Cream Uses

Lamisil Cream is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

• Fungal infections of the toenail or fingernail

Lamisil Cream Working, Mechanism of Action and Pharmacology

Lamisil Cream improves the patient's condition by performing the following functions:

• Preventing the growth of fungi.

Lamisil Cream - Composition and Active Ingredients

Lamisil Cream is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)

• Terbinafine Hcl

Lamisil Cream - Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Lamisil Cream. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious.

Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset
• Temporary change of taste
• Chest pain
• Irregular heartbeat

Lamisil Cream - Precautions & How to Use

Before using Lamisil Cream, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

• Avoid prolonged sun exposure
• Limit alcohol consumption
• Pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding
• do not take by mouth. Consult with your doctor before using this medicine on open wounds, dry, chapped, irritated, or sun-burned skin.
• wash your hands before and after applying Lamisil Cream. Clean and dry the skin area to be treated.
• do not wash the treated area after immediately applying Lamisil Cream. Also avoid the use of other products on the treated area unless directed by your doctor.
• applying an excessive amount may result in pilling. Use a thinner layer or lesser quantity of medicine to avoid pilling.
• avoid getting this medication in your eyes or nose or mouth.

Lamisil Cream - Drug Interactions

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Lamisil Cream may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions.

Lamisil Cream may interact with the following drugs and products:

• Cyclosporine
• Fluconazole
• Rifampin
• Thioridazine
• Warfarin

Lamisil Cream - Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Lamisil Cream is a contraindication. In addition, Lamisil Cream should not be used if you have the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity
• Liver disease