For informational purposes only.
Texifen Tablet
Texifen tablet is prescribed for the treatment of fungal infections.
Texifen Tablet Composition :-
Texifen tablet contains :
Terbinafine .............................. 250mg
Terbinafine is an antifungal drugs.
Texifen Tablet Uses :-
Texifen tablet is an antifungal medicines. Texifen 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 Tablet Dosage :-
Texifen tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dosage and duration of Texifen tablet would depend on the severity of the treatment depending on the condition. Texifen tablet can be taken with or without food. Texifen 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 tablet too early without completing a course, the infection may reappear, and be difficult to treat.
How Does Texifen Tablet Work :-
Texifen 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.
This is how Texifen tablet treats fungal infections.
Texifen Tablet Sideeffects :-
Like all medicines, Texifen 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 tablet.
Avoid if you are allergic to Texifen 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 tablet may worsen liver conditions. Should be used with caution. Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during your treatment with Texifen tablet. Tell your doctor if you have pale skin or eyes, dark urine, or stomach pain.
• Texifen tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless required. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
• Texifen tablet is not recommended for use during lactation as it passes into breast milk. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
• Texifen 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 tablet can cause a decrease in the number of blood cells. Texifen tablet should be used with caution if you have low blood cell counts. During Texifen 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 tablet.
• Texifen tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age.
• The interaction of Texifen tablet with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.
• Texifen 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 tablet should be used with caution if you have depression. Because Texifen 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 tablet may cause neutropenia in some cases. Hence,Texifen tablet should be used with caution. Your doctor may suggest regular blood tests to monitor blood counts during treatment with Texifen tablet.
Texifen Tablet Price :-
MRP ₹ :
Texifen Tablet Marketed By :-
Leeford Healthcare Ltd
Texifen Tablet Self-life :-
Please see the expiry date/manufacture date printed on Texifen tablet pack.
Classification :-
Drug Name - Terbinafine,
Therapeutic Class - Antifungal agent,
Dosage Forms - Oral Tablet,
Therapeutic Indication - Fungal infections,