Description
Terbinafin cream Pharmacodynamics
Antifungal drug for external use, which has a broad spectrum of antifungal activity. In low concentrations, terbinafine has fungicidal effect against dermatophytes (Trychophyton rubrum, Trychophyton mentagrophytes, Trychophyton verrucosum, Trychophyton violaceum, Trychophyton tonsurans, Microsporum canis, Epidermophyton floccosum), yeast fungi (mainly Candida albicans) and certain dimorphs (Pityrosporum orbiculare).
Activity against yeast-like fungi, depending on their species, may be fungicidal or fungistatic.
Indications
Fungal skin diseases caused by susceptible pathogens (trichophytosis, microsporia, epidermophytosis, rubrophytosis, cutaneous candidiasis), herpes simplex.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, pregnancy, lactation (breast-feeding should be discontinued during treatment).
Dosage and administration.
- Outwardly.
- Adults and children over 12 years: Apply the cream to the affected skin and related areas in a thin layer, lightly rubbing, 1 or 2 times a day. The duration of the treatment depends on the indication and the severity of the disease. Course of treatment – on average 2-4 weeks. Duration and number of times of application: dermatomycosis of the trunk, legs, feet – once a day for 1 week; skin candidiasis – 1-2 times a day for 1-2 weeks; lichen macroscopicis – 1-2 times a day for 2 weeks.
