Telfin Cream 30gm - Cream Terbinafine Topical - 1% 1 30gm tube(s) / 30gm tube Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Introduction: Telfin Cream 30gm is used to treat a wide range of fungal infections of the skin and nails, including ringworm. It works by killing the fungus that causes the infection. Telfin Cream 30gm is for external use only. It should be used in the dose and duration suggested by the doctor. Applying it at the same time every day will help you remember to use it. The affected area should be clean and dry before application of the ointment. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. Do not stop using it until you have finished... Uses of Telfin Cream 30gm: Fungal skin infections Side effects of Telfin Cream 30gm: Skin peeling How to use Telfin Cream 30gm: This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area. How Telfin Cream 30gm works: Telfin Cream 30gm is an antifungal medication which treats skin infections. It works by killing the fungi on the skin by destroying their cell membrane. What if you forget to take Telfin Cream 30gm?: If you miss a dose of Telfin Cream 30gm, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. Indication: Tinea pedis, Tinea cruris, Tinea corporis, Dermatophytosis, Nail infections, Cutaneous candidiasis, Pityriasis versicolor Adult Dose: Topical/Cutaneous As cream or spray Dermatophytosis Adult: Tinea Pedis: Apply to affected area BID until significant clinical improvement (no more than 4 weeks) Tinea Corporis & Cruris: Apply once daily, for 1 week, (no more than 4 weeks) Cutaneous candidiasis and pityriasis versicolor: Apply once or bid for 2 wk Child Dose: Not FDA approved for peds Contraindication: Hypersensitivity, active or chronic liver disease, lactation. Mode of Action: Terbinafine causes fungal cell death by inhibiting squalene epoxidase, the main enzyme in sterol biosynthesis, resulting in ergosterol deficiency within fungal cell walls. It has fungicidal activity against dermatophytes and some yeast. Precaution: Preexisting liver or renal impairment, pregnancy. Perform liver function tests prior to oral therapy. Lactation: not safe for nursing infants Side Effect: 1-10% Burning,Contact dermatitis,Dryness,Exfoliation,Irritation,Pruritus,Rash,Irritation,Stinging Potentially Fatal: Liver failure, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, neutropaenia. Interaction: Possible increase in levels in drugs metabolised by CYP450 2D6. Decreased terbinafine concentration with rifampicin; increased terbinafine concentration with cimetidine.