CUPLEX ATHLETES FOOT is a brand name for Terbinafine. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: The treatment of tinea pedis (athlete’s foot) and tinea cruris (dhobie itch/jock itch) caused by Trichophyton (e.g. T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, T. verrucosum, T. violaceum) and Epidermophyton floccosum.
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Posology Adults and adolescents over 16 years of age Terbinafine cream is applied once daily. Duration of treatment is one week for tinea pedis and tinea cruris. Relief of clinical symptoms usually occurs within a few days. Irregular use or premature discontinuation of treatment carries the risk of recurrence.
If there are no signs of improvement after two weeks, the diagnosis should be verified by a physician. Paediatric population The experience with topical terbinafine in children is still limited and its use in children and adolescents under 16 years cannot therefore be recommended.
Elderly There is no evidence to suggest that older patients require different dosages or experience side-effects different to those of younger patients. Method of administration For cutaneous use. Cleanse and dry the affected areas thoroughly before application of Terbinafine cream.
Apply the cream to the affected skin and surrounding area in a thin layer and rub in lightly. In the case of intertriginous infections (interdigital, intergluteal, inguinal), the application may be covered with a gauze strip, especially at night.
Local symptoms such as pruritus, skin exfoliation, application site pain, application site irritation, pigmentation disorder, skin burning sensation, erythema and scab may occur at the site of application. These minor symptoms must be distinguished from hypersensitivity reactions such as widespread pruritus, rash, bullous eruptions and hives, which are reported in sporadic cases and require discontinuation.
In case of accidental contact with the eyes, terbinafine hydrochloride may be irritating to the eyes. In rare cases, the underlying fungal infection may be aggravated. Adverse reactions are listed below by system organ class and frequency.
Frequencies are defined as: very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100 to <1/10); uncommon (≥1/1,000 to < 1/100); rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000); very rare (<1/10,000), or not known (can not to be estimated from available data). Within each frequency grouping, adverse reactions are presented in order of decreasing seriousness.
Immune system disorders Not known:
Hypersensitivity Eye disorders Rare: Eye irritation Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Common: Skin exfoliation, pruritus Uncommon: Skin lesion, scab, skin disorder, pigmentation disorder, erythema, skin burning sensation Rare: Dry skin, dermatitis contact, eczema Not known: Rash General disorders and administration site conditions Uncommon: Pain, application site pain, application site irritation Rare: Condition aggravated Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.
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Terbinafine cream is for external use only. Should be used with caution in patients with lesions where alcohol could be irritating. Should not be used on the face. Contact with the eyes should be avoided. It may be irritating to the eyes.
In case of accidental contact with the eyes, rinse eyes thoroughly with running water and contact an ophthalmologist if necessary. Terbinafine cream should be kept out of the sight and reach of children. g. contact dermatitis). This medicinal product contains 10 mg benzyl alcohol in each gram of cream.
Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions and mild local irritation.
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Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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