Lamisil
This medication is indicated to manage fungal skin and nail infections and developed to target the underlying fungal growth.
- Category
- Antifungals
- Active ingredient
- Terbinafine
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg
Lamisil details
- Conditions
- Tinea Pedis · Tinea Cruris · Tinea Corporis · Onychomycosis
- Therapeutic class
- Antifungal
- Pharmacological class
- Allylamine
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to terbinafine; acute or chronic liver disease
- Minor side effects
- nausea; abdominal pain; diarrhoea; headache; rash
- Moderate side effects
- elevated liver enzymes; dysgeusia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Novartis
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 6–12 weeks
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in the original blister pack.
- Drug interactions
- Rifampicin; Cimetidine; Warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Not generally recommended for children under specific weight thresholds.
Precautions and warnings
monitor liver function regularly; discontinue use if persistent nausea or jaundice occurs
Serious side effects
hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; neutropenia, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This medication is indicated to manage fungal skin and nail infections and developed to target the underlying fungal growth.
Mechanism of action
Terbinafine inhibits the enzyme squalene epoxidase in the fungal cell wall. This action prevents the synthesis of ergosterol, a vital component of the fungal cell membrane, resulting in an accumulation of squalene, which causes cell death in the fungus.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: use only if clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: should be avoided as terbinafine is excreted in breast milk.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Lamisil
Lamisil is a well-established antifungal medication developed by Novartis, which contains the active ingredient terbinafine. It is used to treat fungal skin infections including Tinea Pedis, Tinea Cruris and Tinea Corporis. This medication is supplied as a 250mg tablet, providing a standard strength for patients managing these conditions.
Buying Lamisil online
Lamisil is registered across 14 markets including Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, with availability also in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. Generic terbinafine is often more affordable than the original brand, offering an accessible solution for expats and local residents far from a well stocked physical pharmacy. This medication is one of our most ordered items across the region and can be ordered online for delivery to your location.