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Composition :

TERBINAFINE-250MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Marine Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Tafro 250Mg Tab

Tafro 250Mg Tab belongs to a class of drugs called antifungals. Tablets are used to treat fungal infections of toenails and fingernails. Oral granules are used to treat tinea capitis (scalp ringworm). Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis) are common infections of toenails or fingernails that causes the nail to become thick, discoloured, or more likely to break. Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp that is contagious and causes bald, itchy, and scaly patches of the ring shape.

Tafro 250Mg Tab contains Terbinafine, an antifungal that works by damaging 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.

Take Tafro 250Mg Tab as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you need to take Tafro 250Mg Tab based on your medical condition. Some people may experience diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, and change in taste or loss of taste. Most of these side effects of Tafro 250Mg Tab do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Terbinafine, avoid taking Tafro 250Mg Tab . If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Tafro 250Mg Tab . Avoid or limit sun exposure while using Tafro 250Mg Tab as it may make skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn. If you have depressive symptoms such as feeling worthless or sad, loss of interest or energy in daily activities, mood changes, restlessness, or change in sleep pattern, inform your doctor immediately. 

Uses of Tafro 250Mg Tab

Tablets: Onychomycosis (fungal nail infections)Oral granules: Tinea capitis (scalp ringworm)

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Oral granules: Take them as advised by the doctor. Sprinkle granules on a spoonful of pudding or other non-acidic, soft food such as mashed potatoes, and swallow without chewing. Avoid mixing granules with apple sauce or other fruit-based foods.

Medicinal Benefits

Tafro 250Mg Tab is an antifungal. Tablets are used to treat fungal infections of toenails and fingernails. Oral granules are used to treat tinea capitis (scalp ringworm).  Tafro 250Mg Tab destroys 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 infection. 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Tafro 250Mg Tab

Tablets:

  • Diarrhoea
  • Indigestion
  • Stomach pain
  • Headache
  • Taste disturbance
  • Nausea
  • Flatulence (gas) 

Oral granules:

  • Fever
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Cough
  • Nasal congestion

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to terbinafine, avoid taking Tafro 250Mg Tab . If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Tafro 250Mg Tab . Avoid or limit sun exposure while using Tafro 250Mg Tab as it may make skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn. If you have lupus (an autoimmune disease), weakened immune system, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Tafro 250Mg Tab . If you have depressive symptoms such as feeling worthless or sad, loss of interest or energy in daily activities, mood changes, restlessness, or change in sleep pattern, inform your doctor immediately. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TerbinafinePimozide
Critical
TerbinafineThioridazine
Critical

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TerbinafinePimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tafro 250Mg Tab:
Co-administration of Pimozide and Tafro 250Mg Tab can increase the blood levels of pimozide and the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of pimozide and Tafro 250Mg Tab is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like muscle spasms or movements that you can't stop or control, such as lip smacking, chewing, puckering, frowning or scowling, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, blinking, eye-rolling, shaking or jerking of arms and legs, tremor, jitteriness, restlessness, pacing, and foot tapping, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
TerbinafineThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Tafro 250Mg Tab:
Co-administration of Thioridazine together with Tafro 250Mg Tab can increase the blood levels of Thioridazine and increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Thioridazine and Tafro 250Mg Tab is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
TerbinafinePitolisant
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tafro 250Mg Tab:
Co-administration of Pitolisant and Tafro 250Mg Tab can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm and increase the blood levels of Pitolisant.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Pitolisant and Tafro 250Mg Tab can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like headache, insomnia, nausea, anxiety, increased heart rate, hallucinations, abdominal pain, and muscle pain, diarrhea or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
TerbinafineTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tafro 250Mg Tab:
Co-administration of Teriflunomide and Tafro 250Mg Tab can increase the risk or severity of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Teriflunomide and Tafro 250Mg Tab can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
TerbinafineLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tafro 250Mg Tab:
Co-administration of Lomitapide and Tafro 250Mg Tab can increase the risk or severity of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Lomitapide and Tafro 250Mg Tab can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
TerbinafineVortioxetine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tafro 250Mg Tab:
Co-administration of Vortioxetine and Tafro 250Mg Tab can increase the blood levels and side effects of vortioxetine like serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body)

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Vortioxetine and Tafro 250Mg Tab can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TerbinafineLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tafro 250Mg Tab:
Co-administration of Leflunomide and Tafro 250Mg Tab can increase the risk or severity of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between leflunomide and Tafro 250Mg Tab, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TerbinafineDextromethorphan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tafro 250Mg Tab:
Co-administration of Dextromethorphan and Tafro 250Mg Tab may increase the side effects of Dextromethorphan.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dextromethorphan and Tafro 250Mg Tab together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms like difficulty breathing, dizziness, drowsiness, anxiety, restless feeling, nervousness, confusion, or diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TerbinafineTamoxifen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tafro 250Mg Tab:
Co-administration of Tamoxifen with Tafro 250Mg Tab may reduce the effectiveness of Tamoxifen.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tamoxifen and Tafro 250Mg Tab together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TerbinafineEliglustat
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tafro 250Mg Tab:
Coadministration of Tafro 250Mg Tab with Eliglustat can increase the levels and side effects of Eliglustat.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Tafro 250Mg Tab and Eliglustat, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience nausea, upset stomach, abdominal pain, gas/bloating, diarrhea, headache, back pain, arm/leg pain, dizziness, or weakness, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis):

  • Keep your feet and hands clean and dry.
  • Cut your toenails and fingernails short and keep them clean.
  • Avoid sharing nail clippers with others.
  • In wet places such as changing rooms and gym showers, wear footwear to prevent fungal infections.
  • Chose a clean and licensed salon and make sure that all the instruments in the salon are sterilized after each use.
  • Avoid sun exposure while taking Tafro 250Mg Tab as it may make skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn.

Tinea capitis (scalp ringworm):

  • Shampoo your child's scalp regularly, especially after a haircut. 
  • Use scalp conditioning products such as pomades with selenium and coconut oil as they might help to prevent scalp ringworm.
  • Make sure your children wash their hands regularly even after playing with pets and keep their skin clean and dry.
  • Avoid infected animals.
  • Keep shared areas clean especially childcare centres and schools.
  • Teach children to avoid sharing personal items such as towels, clothing, hairbrushes, etc.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIFUNGALS - ORAL

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FAQs

Tafro 250Mg Tab works by damaging 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.

You are recommended to avoid foods containing chocolate and caffeine such as cocoa beans, tea, coffee, cola and energy drinks while taking Tafro 250Mg Tab as it may increase the adverse effects of caffeine.

Tafro 250Mg Tab may increase the skin sensitivity to sunlight. Therefore, avoid or limit exposure to sunlight and sunlamps. You are advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while going out to prevent sunburn. However, if you notice any unusual skin sensitivity while using Tafro 250Mg Tab such as a rash, please consult a doctor.

Tafro 250Mg Tab may cause changes in taste or loss of taste as a side effect. It may usually improve within several weeks after stopping Tafro 250Mg Tab , but may become permanent or last for a long time. However, if you have a poor appetite, unintended weight loss, loss of taste or changes in taste or change in mood or depressive symptoms, inform your doctor.

You are not recommended to stop using Tafro 250Mg Tab without consulting your doctor as it may cause recurring infections. Therefore, take Tafro 250Mg Tab for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Tafro 250Mg Tab , please consult your doctor.

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Special Advise

Your doctor may advise blood tests before you take Tafro 250Mg Tab to check for liver problems.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis): They are common infections of toenails or fingernails caused by different types of fungi living in the environment. These germs enter the nail through small cracks in the nail or surrounding skin and cause infection. The symptoms include thick, or discoloured (brown, yellow or white) nails and nails more likely to break. Unless it becomes severe, it is not painful usually. Fungal infections are more common in toenails than fingernails.

Tinea capitis (scalp ringworm): It is a fungal infection of the scalp that involves both hair and skin. It is contagious and the symptoms include dry, itchy, scaly patches, hair loss and redness. The name ringworm is due to its circular shape. It mostly occurs in children between 3 to 7 years of age.

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