Drug Uses

Lamisil is prescribed to treat onychomycosis of the toenail or fingernail caused by dermatophytes.

How Taken

Lamisil is available in the form of tablets that should be taken orally. The common dosage is one tablet a day for a period of 6 months if you are treating fingernail fungus, or one tablet a day for a period of 12 if you are treating toenail fungus. You should take the medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not take more tables than prescribed and do not take the medicine more often than instructed. A few months after the treatment with Lamisil may be required for a complete cure of the fungus because the growth of a new healthy nail takes some time.

Warnings/Precautions

Consult your doctor before taking Lamisil in case you have ever had an allergic reaction to it, liver disease, kidney disease, problems with the immune system, or blood problems. If you suffer from any of the above-mentioned conditions, you may not been able to use Lamisil or your dosage may have to be adjusted, or you may have to be monitored during the treatment. Lamisil falls into the FDA pregnancy category B which means in is not expected to be harmful for a fetus. Consult your doctor before using Lamisil in case you are pregnant. Also, consult your doctor before using the medicine if you are breast feeding because Denavir passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant.

Missed Dose

In case you miss a dose, take the missed tablet as soon as you remember. However, if it is already time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and take the regular dose. Do not take a double dose to catch up the missed one.

Possible Side Effects

Discontinue the usage of Lamisil and search for medical help if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); a rash; changes in vision; or blood problems (detected by blood tests). In very rare cases Lamisil is reported to have caused severe liver damage that sometimes has resulted in liver transplant or death. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, loss of appetite, yellow skin or eyes, itching, dark urine, or clay colored stools because these symptoms may indicate liver damage. Other less serious adverse effects may occur. Consult your doctor but do not stop using Lamisil if you have nausea, upset stomach, or heartburn; diarrhea or flatulence; headache; or taste disturbances or a loss of taste. You may also experience other adverse effects that are not mentioned in this leaflet. Consult your doctor if you experience some other side effects.

Storage

Lamisil should be stored at a temperature below 25o C (77o F); in a tightly-closed container, away from light.

Overdose

Clinical experience about a Lamisil overdose is limited. An overdose may be signaled by nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, rash, frequent urination, and headache. Immediately search for medical help if you suspect an overdose.

More Information

Avoid using alcohol or limit its consummation during a treatment with Lamisil because both alcohol and Lamisil may affect the liver. You should not use the medicine if you are hypersensitive to Lamisil.

Disclaimer

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