What Is Terbinafine Topical Used For and How Does it Work?
Terbinafine topical is an over-the-counter (OTC) product used to treat tinea pedis (athlete's foot) and tinea corporis and cruris (ringworm).
Terbinafine topical is available under the following different brand names: Lamisil AT topical.
Dosages of Terbinafine Topical:
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Cream/Topical Solution
- 1%
Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:
Tinea Pedis
- Apply to affected area twice daily until significant clinical improvement (no more than 4 weeks)
Tinea Corporis and Cruris
- Apply once daily for 1 week (no more than 4 weeks)
Dosages of Terbinafine Topical
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Cream/Topical Solution
- 1%
Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:
Tinea Pedis
- Apply to affected area twice daily until significant clinical improvement (no more than 4 weeks)
Tinea Corporis and Cruris
- Apply once daily for 1 week (no more than 4 weeks)
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Terbinafine Topical?
Side effects of terbinafine topical include:
- Burning
- Contact dermatitis
- Dryness
- Exfoliation
- Irritation
- Pruritus
- Rash
- Irritation
- Stinging
This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.
What Other Drugs Interact with Terbinafine Topical?
If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider or pharmacist first.
- Terbinafine topical has no listed severe interactions with other drugs.
- Terbinafine topical has no listed serious interactions with other drugs.
- Terbinafine topical has no listed moderate interactions with other drugs.
- Terbinafine topical has no listed mild interactions with other drugs.
What Are Warnings and Precautions for Terbinafine Topical?
Warnings
This medication contains Terbinafine. Do not take Lamisil AT topical if you are allergic to terbinafine topical or any ingredients contained in this drug.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Not for oral, intravaginal, ophthalmic use
Effects of Drug Abuse
- No information available
Short-Term Effects
- See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Terbinafine Topical?"
Long-Term Effects
- See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Terbinafine Topical?"
Cautions
- No information available
Pregnancy and Lactation
Terbinafine topical may be acceptable for use during pregnancy. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies are not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies were done and showed no risk.
Terbinafine topical is not safe for nursing infants. Breastfeeding is not recommended while using terbinafine topical.
