Medication info

Losinol Gel (Terbinafine)

OTC medication
Ingredient · strength
Terbinafine›10mg / 1g
Manufacturer / importer
(주)녹십자
Appearance
White or grayish gel
Packaging
15 g/tube
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201100330 · Notified 2011.01.21

Summary

Main use
Treatment of dermatophyte infections and tinea versicolor
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Apply this medication once daily. Clean and dry the infected area before application, and apply it thinly to the infected area and surrounding areas. For intertriginous infections (under breasts, between fingers, between toes, in the buttocks, in the groin), a gauze dressing can be used at night. The treatment duration is once daily for 1 week. Symptom relief typically occurs within 2 to 3 days. Irregular use or premature discontinuation may lead to recurrence.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)녹십자

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of dermatophyte infections and tinea versicolor

  • Dermatophyte infections
  • tinea pedis
  • tinea manuum
  • tinea corporis
  • tinea versicolor
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This medicine is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, such as tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea manuum, and tinea corporis caused by dermatophytes. It is also effective in the treatment of tinea versicolor caused by Pityrosporum orbiculare. It helps alleviate symptoms caused by these fungal infections and improves skin health.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Apply this medication once daily. Clean and dry the infected area before application, and apply it thinly to the infected area and surrounding areas. For intertriginous infections (under breasts, between fingers, between toes, in the buttocks, in the groin), a gauze dressing can be used at night. The treatment duration is once daily for 1 week. Symptom relief typically occurs within 2 to 3 days. Irregular use or premature discontinuation may lead to recurrence.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic or hypersensitive to the active ingredient terbinafine. Caution should be exercised as side effects such as rash, redness, red spots, itching, or irritation may occur. Although no reports indicate harm to the fetus from animal studies in pregnant women, it should only be used during pregnancy when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. Additionally, since this medication is excreted in breast milk, it is recommended that nursing mothers discontinue breastfeeding while taking this medication. There is insufficient experience regarding the use of this medication in children, so it is safest not to administer it to them. This medication should only be used as a topical application for the skin and must never be used around the eyes.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives

Mild side effects

  • Erythema
  • redness
  • itching
  • irritation

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 and moisture from entering, preferably in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White or grayish gel

Package unit

15 g/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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