Medication info

Terbinafine Cream

OTC medicationCream
Ingredient · strength
Terbinafine Hydrochloride›10mg / 1gEnoxolone›5mg / 1gL-Menthol›20mg / 1gUrea›50mg / 1gCrotamiton›50mg / 1g
Manufacturer / importer
신일제약(주)
Appearance
White cream
Packaging
15g/tube
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200903669 · Notified 2009.05.25

Summary

Main use
Treatment of dermatophyte infections of the skin (athlete's foot, jock itch, etc.)
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area once a day.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
신일제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of dermatophyte infections of the skin (athlete's foot, jock itch, etc.)

  • Dermatophyte infections
  • athlete's foot
  • jock itch
  • ringworm
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This medication is used to treat dermatophyte infections of the skin such as athlete's foot, jock itch (tinea cruris), and ringworm.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area once a day.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by individuals who have previously shown allergic reactions to any of its ingredients. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women, as well as nursing mothers, are also advised against using this medication. It is not recommended for infants or young children. This medication should not be applied to the eyes or surrounding areas, the mouth, nasal passages, vagina, or other mucous membrane areas. It should also not be used on areas with eczema, excessive moisture, severe chafing, open wounds, nails, or the scalp. As it contains an ingredient called Propylene Glycol, patients with allergic reactions to this substance should use this medication with caution. Since the ingredients can be excreted in breast milk while using this medication, it is safer to discontinue breastfeeding if you are nursing. If you are undergoing treatment by a physician, have a family history of allergies, or have previously experienced allergic symptoms from medication, you must consult with a healthcare professional before using this product. It is also advisable to consult an expert before use if there are lesions on the facial area or large areas, or if there are any inflamed areas. Additionally, if it is unclear whether the symptoms are due to eczema or another skin condition, it is necessary to obtain a professional diagnosis. If during use you experience a rash, redness, itching, swelling, irritation, warmth, peeling, dryness, or cracking, you should immediately cease use and consult a doctor or pharmacist. The same applies if symptoms do not improve or worsen after using the product for more than two weeks. This medication must be used according to the prescribed dosage and instructions, and should not be applied to dirty areas. Do not touch the eyes or mucous membranes with hands that have come into contact with the medication, and if the medication gets into the eyes, wash immediately with cold or lukewarm water and seek ophthalmologic care. This medication is a topical application intended for skin use only and should not be ingested or used for other purposes. Store this medication in a sealed container that can block light, and keep it in a cool place at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Mild side effects

Rash, irritation, itching, swelling, redness (congestion), irritative feeling, warmth, scaling, flaking (such as dandruff or skin peeling), chafing, skin dryness, tight feeling of the skin, cracking of the skin

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container that can block light and kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevents it from degrading.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White cream

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.
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