Terbinafine Generis 10mg/g Cream 15g

Terbinafine Generis 10mg/g Cream is indicated for the treatment of fungal skin infections caused by dermatophytes such as Trichophyton (eg T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, T. verrucosum, T. violaceum ), Microsporum canis and Epidermophyton floccosum . Treatment of skin infections due to yeasts mainly caused by the genus Candida (eg Candida albicans ). Treatment of pityriasis (tinea) versicolor caused by Pityrosporum orbiculare (also called Malassezia furfur).

Active substances: 10mg/g of terbinafine hydrochloride.

Dosage and method of administration:

Adults and children over 12 years old. Duration and frequency of treatment: Tinea corporis, tinea cruris: 1 week, once a day. Tinea pedis: 1 week, once a day. Cutaneous candidiasis: 1 week, once or twice a day. Pityriasis versicolor: 2 weeks, once or twice a day. The affected area must be cleaned and dried completely before applying Terbinafine Generis . The cream should be applied in a thin layer to the affected skin and surrounding area and rubbed in gently. In intertriginous infections (ie of the submammary folds, between the toes, between the buttocks and groin) the application can be covered with a gauze, especially at night, before going to bed. Improvement of clinical symptoms usually appears after a few days. Irregular use or premature discontinuation of treatment carries the risk of relapse. If there are no signs of improvement after 2 weeks, the diagnosis should be verified.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to the active substance(s) or to any of the excipients.

If in doubt or if symptoms persist, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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