cas: 91161-71-6 Terbinafine

CBNumber: CB6201128

Chemical Name: Terbinafine

Molecular Formula: C21H25N

Formula Weight: 291.43

CAS No.: 91161-71-6

About terbinafine

Terbinafine is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat skin infections caused by a fungus (yeast), including:

athlete's foot

fungal nail infections

ringworm

jock itch (sometimes called dhobie itch, an infection in the groin area)

pityriasis versicolor (this causes small patches of scaly and discoloured skin, often on your back, chest, upper arms, neck and tummy)

Terbinafine comes as a cream, gel or spray for treating athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch and pityriasis versicolor. There is also a liquid (solution) for athlete's foot. You can buy these from a pharmacy or supermarket.

It also comes as tablets for treating fungal nail infections and other fungal infections. Your doctor may recommend tablets if they think creams, gels, sprays or solution are not likely to work.

Terbinafine tablets are only available on prescription.

What is terbinafine?

Terbinafine is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.

Terbinafine tablets are used to treat infections caused by fungus that affect the fingernails or toenails.

Terbinafine oral granules are used to treat a fungal infection of scalp hair follicles in children who are at least 4 years old.

Terbinafine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.