Medication info

Muzorasil Cream (Terbinafine Hydrochloride)

OTC medicationCream
Ingredient · strength
Terbinafine Hydrochloride›10mg / 1g
Manufacturer / importer
일동제약(주)
Appearance
White cream
Packaging
15g
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200712879 · Notified 2007.11.28

Summary

Main use
Treatment of skin fungus (athlete's foot, body tinea, etc.) and tinea versicolor, candidiasis.
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Apply to the affected area (site of the disease) 1 to 2 times a day. For athlete's foot, intertriginous type, use twice daily for 1 week; plantar type, twice daily for 2 weeks. For tinea corporis and tinea cruris, use once daily for 1 to 2 weeks. For skin candidiasis, use once daily for 1 to 2 weeks. For tinea versicolor, use once daily for 2 weeks.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
일동제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of skin fungus (athlete's foot, body tinea, etc.) and tinea versicolor, candidiasis.

  • Dermatophyte infections
  • athlete's foot
  • tinea cruris
  • tinea corporis
  • tinea versicolor
  • skin candidiasis
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This medicine is effective in treating athlete's foot, tinea corporis, and tinea cruris caused by dermatophytes such as Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton, and is also effectively used against tinea versicolor caused by Pityrosporum orbiculare and skin candidiasis.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Apply to the affected area (site of the disease) 1 to 2 times a day. For athlete's foot, intertriginous type, use twice daily for 1 week; plantar type, twice daily for 2 weeks. For tinea corporis and tinea cruris, use once daily for 1 to 2 weeks. For skin candidiasis, use once daily for 1 to 2 weeks. For tinea versicolor, use once daily for 2 weeks.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by those who are allergic to this drug or have previously experienced hypersensitivity reactions to it. It is also safer for pregnant or potentially pregnant women, as well as nursing mothers, to avoid using this medication. It is recommended not to use this medication in children. If a rash or any allergic reaction appears while using this drug, or if there is severe irritation of the skin, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist. If symptoms such as hives, red spots, itching, irritation, dermatitis, skin peeling, scab formation, pigmentation changes, sharp pain, or burning sensations occur, stop using this drug and consult a specialist. It is important not to use this drug with sealed bandages or wrappings without a doctor's instruction. If symptoms do not improve despite using this medication, one should get tested for fungal infections to consider other treatment options. For candidiasis infections, avoiding acidic soaps is recommended. When applying to intact skin, the absorption of this drug into the body is likely low, but caution should be taken when applied to wound areas or larger surfaces, especially in infants, as systemic effects may occur. If this medication is accidentally ingested, it is important to first use activated charcoal to eliminate the active ingredient and seek appropriate treatment if necessary. This medication is for external use only and should be kept out of the eyes. If it gets into the eyes, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water immediately, as eye irritation or worsening of fungal infections may occur. It is advisable not to use this drug on nails, the scalp, around the mouth, or in the genital area. Animal studies have reported slight phototoxicity with this drug, so it is recommended to avoid excessive sun exposure. Keep this drug out of the reach of children and store it tightly sealed in its original container. Transferring it to another container may increase the risk of misuse and compromise drug quality, so care should be taken.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Mild side effects

  • Rash
  • excessive irritation
  • skin hives
  • redness
  • rash
  • erythema
  • itching
  • irritation
  • localized contact dermatitis
  • skin peeling
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  • scab formation
  • pigmentation abnormalities
  • stabbing pain
  • burning sensation
  • eye irritation

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Keeping it this way will help preserve the drug's effectiveness over time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White cream

Package unit

15g

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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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