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Sebifin Cream Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Uses:

Fungal infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Sebifin Cream is an antifungal that is primarily used to treat fungal infections of the skin such as ringworm, jock itch and athlete’s foot. The fungal cell membranes are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Sebifin Cream causes holes in the fungal cell membranes and kills fungi. Thereby, clears fungal infection and provides relief from cracking, burning, scaling and itching of the skin caused due to infections.

FAQs

Sebifin Cream works by causing holes in the fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thereby, kills fungi and clears the fungal infection.

Yes, fungal infection is a contagious skin condition which spreads from one person to another through direct skin-to-skin contact or by contact with contaminated soil/surfaces and infected animals. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid close direct contact until the infection is clear and avoid sharing things with the infected person as it can also spread the infection.

Formulations of terbinafine hydrochloride may contain benzyl alcohol responsible for causing allergic reactions and mild irritation at the site of application. However, if the irritation worsens or persists, please consult a doctor.

You are recommended to use Sebifin Cream for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, the course of treatment with Sebifin Cream takes up to 2 to 4 weeks for effective results.

You are not recommended to stop using Sebifin Cream without consulting your doctor as it may cause recurring infections. Therefore, use Sebifin Cream for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Sebifin Cream, please consult your doctor.