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What is the generic for Lamisil?
GENERIC NAME: TERBINAFINE – ORAL (ter-BIN-uh-feen)
Is Lamisil or Lotrimin better?
Effective Writing for Health Care Some studies have reported that products containing terbinafine (Lamisil) were more effective than those with clotrimazole (Lotrimin) and similar medications. Prescription oral medications may be required to treat more severe cases.
What is the difference between clotrimazole and terbinafine hydrochloride?
Clotrimazole are of almost equal in their efficacy for the treatment of Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris and Vaginal Candidiasis, but Topical Terbinafine is slightly more effective than Clotrimazole.
What strengths does Lamisil cream come in?
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Active Ingredient/Active Moiety | ||
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Ingredient Name | Basis of Strength | Strength |
TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE (TERBINAFINE) | TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE | 10 mg in 1 g |
Is Lamisil the right medicine for ringworm infection?
Ketoconazole cream and Lamisil ( terbinafine) are antifungal medications used to treat fungal infections such as jock itch and athlete’s foot. Ketoconazole cream is also used to treat ringworm, dandruff, and tinea versicolor. Brand names for ketoconazole include Nizoral, Nizoral A-D, Ketodan, Extina, Xolegel, and Kuric.
How does Lamisil kill fungus?
Terbinafine, active ingredient in Lamisil tablets, works by killing the dermatophytes.Terbinafine interferes in particular with fungal sterol biosynthesis at an early process. This causes a deficiency in ergosterol and to an intracellular accumulation of squalene , thus killing fungal cells.
Is Lamisil prescribed for off-label reasons?
On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend Lamisil for treating something other than the conditions discussed in this article. This is called an “off-label” use. At this time, there are a few off-label Lamisil uses. For example, the medicine can be used to treat fungal infections other than nail infections or tinea capitis.
Is Lamisil an antibiotic?
Lamisil (terbinafine hydrochloride) is an antifungal antibiotic used to treat infections caused by fungus that affect the fingernails or toenails ( onychomycosis ).