Medication info

Terbinafine Gel (Terbinafine)

OTC medication외용
Ingredient · strength
Terbinafine›10mg / 1g
Manufacturer / importer
주식회사제뉴원사이언스
Appearance
White or grayish gel form
Packaging
15g/tube
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200612303 · Notified 2006.12.12 · Insurance code 671701521

Summary

Main use
Treatment of dermatophyte infections caused by skin fungi and tinea versicolor
Who uses it
Adults
Adult use
Apply this medication once daily. Clean and dry the infected area before applying a thin layer to the infected area and its surroundings. For intertriginous infections, you may cover it with gauze at night.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
주식회사제뉴원사이언스

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of dermatophyte infections caused by skin fungi and tinea versicolor

  • Dermatophyte infections
  • athlete's foot
  • jock itch
  • body ringworm
  • tinea versicolor
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This medication is used to treat dermatophyte infections such as athlete's foot (tinea pedis), tinea cruris, tinea corporis caused by dermatophytes like Trichophyton, Microsporum canis, Epidermophyton floccosum and tinea versicolor (pityriasis) caused by Pityrosporum orbiculare.

How to use

Adult use

Apply this medication once daily. Clean and dry the infected area before applying a thin layer to the infected area and its surroundings. For intertriginous infections, you may cover it with gauze at night.

Precautions

This medication contains the active ingredient terbinafine and is used for the treatment of skin diseases. Firstly, it should not be used in patients who have experienced an allergic reaction to this medication. While using this product, side effects such as rash, redness, red spots, itching, or irritation may occur, so caution is advised. Although there have been no reported risks to the fetus when used by pregnant women, it is recommended to use it only when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. Additionally, this medication can be secreted in breast milk, so nursing mothers should discontinue breastfeeding while using this product. There is insufficient experience regarding use in children, so it is safer not to administer it to them. Finally, this product is a topical application that should be used only on the skin and should never be applied around the eyes.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Rash → serious allergic reaction

Mild side effects

Rash, erythema (redness), erythematous spots, itching, and irritation may occur at the application site.

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it should be kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White or grayish gel form

Package unit

15g/tube

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.