What is Lamisil?

Lamisil is an antifungal medication. It is like an antibiotic but is used to treat fungal infections. Lamisil is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails. Lamisil may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Take all of the Lamisil that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. The symptoms may begin to improve before the infection is completely treated. In rare cases, Lamisil has caused severe liver damage, sometimes resulting in liver transplant or death. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, loss of appetite, yellow skin or eyes, itching, dark urine, or clay colored stools. These symptoms may be early signs of liver damage.
How To Take Lamisil?
Lamisil comes as a tablet to take orally. It is usually taken once a day for 6 weeks for fingernail fungus and once a day for 12 weeks for toenail fungus. Take Lamisil exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Your fungus may not be completely cured until a few months after you finish taking Lamisil. This is because it takes time for a healthy nail to grow in.
Lamisil Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Lamisil and seek emergency medical attention: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); a rash; changes in vision; or blood problems (detected by blood tests). In rare cases, Lamisil has caused severe liver damage, sometimes resulting in liver transplant or death.

Safety Information

Lamisil isn’t for people with liver or kidney problems. In rare cases, serious side effects have occurred in the liver and skin. Your doctor may do a simple blood test. Tell your doctor about all medicines you take and if you have nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, skin yellowing or rash. No studies have been conducted to evaluate the safety of Lamisil Tablets in children.

News: July 2, 2007

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic versions of prescription Lamisil (terbinafine hydrochloride) tablets, used to treat nail fungus infection (onychomycosis). Such infections occur when fungi invade a fingernail or toenail or the skin underneath the nail. FDA approved applications from multiple generic drug manufacturers for terbinafine hydrochloride tablets in 250-milligram formulations.