Lamisil® | Lamisil Cream (Terbinafine) - 1% (15gm Tube)

How does Lamisil Cream (Terbinafine) work?

Lamisil cream contains the active ingredient terbinafine hydrochloride, which is an antifungal medicine used to treat infections caused by fungi

Terbinafine kills fungi and yeasts by interfering with their cell membranes. It works by stopping fungi from producing a substance called ergosterol, which is an essential component of fungal cell membranes. The disruption in production of ergosterol disrupts the cell membrane and causes holes to appear.

The cell membranes of fungi are vital for their survival. They keep unwanted substances from entering the cells and stop the contents of the cells from leaking out. As terbinafine causes holes to appear in the cell membranes, essential constituents of the fungal cells can leak out. This kills the fungi and hence clears up the infection.

Lamisil cream is applied to the skin to treat a wide range of fungal skin infections. Improvement in symptoms is usually seen after a few days of treatment, but the prescribed course should be finished to ensure the infection is completely cured and prevent it returning.

What is Lamisil Cream (Terbinafine) used for?

• Fungal infections of the skin such as those below:
• Athlete's foot (tinea pedis)
• Fungal infection of the groin, ie jock itch (tinea cruris)
• Ringworm (tinea corporis)
• Pityriasis versicolor
• Yeast infections of the skin, eg Candida albicans

Lamisil Cream (Terbinafine) Side Effects

• Redness of skin at site of application
• Itching of skin at site of application
• Stinging of skin at site of application