Tercan 250 Tablets 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.
Tercan 250 Tablets 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 Tercan 250 Tablets 7's as directed by your doctor. Use it till completion of the full course as your doctor prescribed. Tercan 250 Tablets 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 Tercan 250 Tablets 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.