TIBINIC 250MG TABLET

Composition – TERBINAFINE 250MG
Dosage Form – TABLET
Packaging – 10X1X7

Tibinic belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by killing the fungi causing infection.

Product Information

Tibinic is a brand name for a medication containing Terbinafine, which is an antifungal drug used to treat a wide range of fungal infections of skin, nails including ringworm. It works by killing the fungi causing infection.

Uses

Tibinic is used in the treatment of a wide variety of fungal infections of skin and nails including ringworm.

Side Effects

Headache, Nausea, Rashes and Itching

How to Use

Dosage as prescribed by the physician.

How it Works

Terbinafine is an antifungal agent that inhibits the enzyme squalene epoxidase, leading to accumulation of squalene and disruption of ergosterol synthesis, an essential component of fungal cell membranes. This results in fungal cell death and thus treats your infection.

Fact Box

Chemical ClassAllylamines
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassAnti-Infective
Action ClassFungal Ergosterol Synthesis Inhibitor

Interactions with Drugs

  • 1) Do not consume Metoprolol with Terbinafine, Concomitant use can increase the levels of Metorpolol.
  • 2) Do not consume Rinfampicin with Terbinafine, concomitant use decreases the level of terbinafine thus reduces its effectiveness.
  • 3) The metabolism of Amitryptiline can be increased when combined with Terbinafine.

Quick Tips

Do not skip any dose, complete the full treatment course even if you feel better.
Treatment my be required upto 6 weeks for skin infections and upto 6 months for nail infection.

What if you forgot to take

If in case you miss any dose of Tibinic, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQs

What is Tibinic used for?

Tibinic contains terbinafine which is an antifungal medicine, used to treat fungal infections of skin, nails and hair such as athlete's foot, ringworm and onchomycosis (nail fungus).

Is terbinafine safe to use long-term?

Terbinafine is generally safe for short to moderate-term use (usually 6–12 weeks for nail infections). Long-term use should be monitored by a healthcare provider, especially with liver function tests.

Can I drink alcohol while taking terbinafine?

It’s best to limit alcohol during treatment, as both alcohol and terbinafine can affect liver function.

Can terbinafine be used in children?

Yes, terbinafine can be prescribed for children in specific cases, but the dosage must be adjusted by a doctor based on age and weight.

Is terbinafine safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Pregnancy- Terbinafine should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed and prescribed by a doctor.
Breastfeeding- Oral terbinafine is generally not recommended while breastfeeding, as it may pass into breast milk.

Dosage Form

TABLET