What you should know about LAMISIL®

Please read this carefully before you start to take your medicine. This leaflet contains a summary of the information available on your medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything relating to your treatment, ask your doctor or pharmacist (chemist).

The name of your medicine is LAMISIL® and it contains terbinafine. It is used in the treatment of a variety of fungal infections of the skin and nails.

Things to remember about LAMISIL®

  1. Make sure it is safe for you to take LAMISIL® tablets (see inside leaflet).*
  2. Take your medicine exactly as your doctor tells you. Never change the dose yourself.°
  3. Tell your doctor if you are already taking any other medicine including oral contraceptives.

Your medicine is called LAMISIL®. This medicine attacks the fungus which is causing your infection.

* Before taking your medicine

Tell your doctor before you start taking LAMISIL® if the answer to any of the following questions is yes.

Have you ever had an allergic reaction to LAMISIL®? Do you have any kidney or liver problems? Are you pregnant? Are you breast feeding?

If you do become pregnant whilst taking LAMISIL®, tell your doctor.

Some medicines can interfere with your treatment. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine, whether bought or prescribed.

LAMISIL® is not recommended for children

°Taking your medicine

Your doctor will decide the right dose of LAMISIL® and will tell you when to take your medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly and never change the dose yourself. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure about how much medicine to take or when to take it.
  • LAMISIL® can sometimes cause side-effects. You can find more information about these inside this leaflet.**
  • Keep your medicine away from children.

    • Remove the tablet from the foil as shown in the picture.

     

    You will find more about your medicine on the inside of this leaflet.

    Swallow your tablets whole with a glass of water. If you forget to take your tablet, take another as soon as you remember or wait until it is time to take your next dose. Then go on as before.

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    Overdose: If you accidentally take too much of your medicine, tell your doctor immediately or go to your nearest Casualty Department.

    **After taking your
    medicine

     

    Most people benefit from taking this medicine but a few people can be upset by it.

    If you experience any of the following or any other unusual effects, tell your doctor:

    Poor appetite or a slight sick feeling

    Mild abdominal pain or fullness

    Alterations in your sense of taste

    Diarrhoea

    Itching or rash

    Pain in your muscles or joints

    If you notice yellowing of your skin or eyes, tell your doctor straight away

    Storing your medicine

     

    Leave your tablets in the foil.

    Only remove them when it is time to take your medicine.

    Do not store your tablets in a hot place.

    Store your tablets away from direct light.

    Keep your medicine in a safe place where children cannot reach it. Your medicine can harm them.

    If your doctor decides to stop your treatment, return any leftover medicine to the pharmacist.

    What’s in your medicine

    LAMISIL® tablets are round and off-white in colour. They are scored on one side and coded LAMISIL on the other and provide 250 mg terbinafine.

    Further information

    Remember: This medicine is only for you. Only a doctor can prescribe it for you. Never give it to anyone else.

    This leaflet does not contain complete information about your medicine. If you have any questions or you are unsure about anything regarding your medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

    LAMISIL® is a registered trade Mark.

    Manufactured by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, Calverley Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4RP.

    For the Product Licence and Product Authorisation holders:

    SANDOZ PHARMACEUTICALS

    Frimley Business Park

    Frimley

    Camberley

    Surrey

    GU16 5SG.

    Distributed in Ireland by:

    SANDOZ PRODUCTS (IRELAND) LIMITED

    Airton Road

    Tallaght

    Dublin 24

    Leaflet revised: November 1994

    250 mg tablets: PL O101/0304 PA 13/45/3

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