Ingredient

Terbinafine

Terbinafine is an antifungal agent used to treat dermatophyte infections.

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MFDS ingredient code M085022

What does it do?

Terbinafine is an allylamine antifungal that is used to treat fungal infections occurring on the skin. It is primarily effective against dermatophyte infections such as athlete's foot and tinea corporis.

Terbinafine works by inhibiting enzymes necessary for the synthesis of fungal cell membranes, thereby stopping the growth and reproduction of the fungus. This helps to eliminate the fungus in the infected area and alleviate symptoms.

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Good to know

Unlike other antifungal agents, terbinafine belongs to the allylamine class and has the characteristic of selectively inhibiting specific enzymes in the fungal cell membrane. As a result, it has a rapid therapeutic effect and a relatively low risk of developing resistance.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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