For informational purposes only.
Texifen 500 Tablet
Texifen 500 tablet is prescribed for the treatment of fungal infections.
Texifen 500 Tablet Composition :-
Texifen 500 tablet contains :
Terbinafine .............................. 500mg
Terbinafine is an antifungal drugs.
Texifen 500 Tablet Uses :-
Texifen 500 tablet is an antifungal medicines. Texifen 500 tablet is used to treat fungal infections such as athlete's foot (itchy, scaly, and white patches between the toes), jock itch (reddish, itchy, and ring-shaped rash in the groin), ringworm ( Red, itchy, and circular-shaped rashes along the skin, scalp, or in between the nails), and nail infections.
Texifen 500 Tablet Dosage :-
Texifen 500 tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dosage and duration of Texifen 500 tablet would depend on the severity of the treatment depending on the condition. Texifen 500 tablet can be taken with or without food. Texifen 500 tablet complete the course of treatment, even if you feel better after a few doses or after a few days. If you stop taking Texifen 500 tablet too early without completing a course, the infection may reappear, and be difficult to treat.
How Does Texifen 500 Tablet Work :-
Texifen 500 Tablet contains : Terbinafine.
Terbinafine :
Terbinafine is an antifungal drugs.
Terbinafine works by stopping the production of a chemical called ergosterol, which works by damaging and killing the cell membrane (protective covering) of the fungus. Thus, Terbinafine prevents the spread of the fungal infection.
Texifen 500 Tablet Sideeffects :-
Like all medicines, Texifen 500 tablet can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
Some common side effects like -
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Skin rash,
Headache,
Loss of appetite and there can be many other side effects as well as some side effects. Those that have not been mentioned. However, if you have any experience of any sideeffets and if they do not reduce then consult your doctor.
Precautions :-
• Avoid if you are allergic to Texifen 500 tablet.
Avoid if you are allergic to Texifen 500 tablet if you have a skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathlessness. If symptoms like difficulty in taking etc. appear, then inform the doctor immediately.
• If you have liver problems. Texifen 500 tablet may worsen liver conditions. Should be used with caution. Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during your treatment with Texifen 500 tablet. Tell your doctor if you have pale skin or eyes, dark urine, or stomach pain.
• Texifen 500 tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless required. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
• Texifen 500 tablet is not recommended for use during lactation as it passes into breast milk. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
• Texifen 500 tablet may cause serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (skin condition that causes rashes and blisters), toxic epidermal necrolysis (skin condition that causes blistering and peeling of the skin), Etcetera. Consult your doctor if you experience a skin rash that persists or gets worse.
• Texifen 500 tablet can cause a decrease in the number of blood cells. Texifen 500 tablet should be used with caution if you have low blood cell counts. During Texifen 500 tablet treatment your doctor may suggest regular blood tests to monitor your blood cell count.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy while on treatment with Texifen 500 tablet.
• Texifen 500 tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age.
• The interaction of Texifen 500 tablet with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.
• Texifen 500 tablet can interact with other drugs to cause unwanted effects So, if you are taking any other medicine then tell your doctor. pimozide, leflunomide, codeine, doxepin, clozapine carvedilol, duloxetine & dextromethorphan etc.
• Texifen 500 tablet should be used with caution if you have depression. Because Texifen 500 tablet can cause depression in some cases. Therefore, if you experience depressive symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
• Neutropenia refers to low levels of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell that help the body fight infection) in your blood. If you have neutropenia, Texifen 500 tablet may cause neutropenia in some cases. Hence,Texifen 500 tablet should be used with caution. Your doctor may suggest regular blood tests to monitor blood counts during treatment with Texifen 500 tablet.
Texifen 500 Tablet Price :-
MRP ₹ :
Texifen 500 Tablet Marketed By :-
Leeford Healthcare Ltd
Texifen 500 Tablet Self-life :-
Please see the expiry date/manufacture date printed on Texifen 500 tablet pack.
Classification :-
Drug Name - Terbinafine,
Therapeutic Class - Antifungal agent,
Dosage Forms - Oral Tablet,
Therapeutic Indication - Fungal infections,