Terbifem 250 mg Tablet 7's

Terbifem 250 mg Tablet 7's belongs to a class of drugs called antifungals used to treat tinea capitis (scalp ringworm) in children aged 4 years and above. Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp that is contagious and causes bald, itchy, and scaly patches of the ring shape.

Terbifem 250 mg Tablet 7's contains Terbinafine, an antifungal drug that works by damaging the fungal cell membranes 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.

Use Terbifem 250 mg Tablet 7's as directed by your doctor. Use it till completion of the full course as your doctor prescribed. Terbifem 250 mg Tablet 7's may cause some common side effects such as fever, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, cough and nasal congestion. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your child’s doctor. 

If your child is allergic to terbinafine, please inform your doctor. Avoid or limit sun exposure using Terbifem 250 mg Tablet 7's as it may make skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect the skin from sunburn. 

Terbifem 250 mg Tablet 7's is an antifungal used to treat tinea capitis (scalp ringworm). Terbifem 250 mg Tablet 7's 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. Thus, it kills fungi and clears infection. Tinea capitis (scalp ringworm).

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

If your child is allergic to terbinafine, please inform your doctor. Avoid or limit sun exposure while using Terbifem 250 mg Tablet 7's as it may make skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect the skin from sunburn. If you notice depressive symptoms in your child 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. 

• CIMETIDINE
• RIFAMPIN
• FLUCONAZOLE
• METOPROLOL
• DESIPRAMINE
• AMIODARONE
• CYCLOSPORINE

• Your doctor may recommend blood tests for your child before giving Terbifem 250 mg Tablet 7's to check for liver problems.

• 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.