Description
Product Overview:
Texifen 250mg Tablet is an antifungal medication used to treat a wide range of fungal infections of the skin and nails, including conditions such as ringworm. The active ingredient, Terbinafine, works by inhibiting the growth of the fungi, ultimately destroying their cell membrane and leading to the elimination of the infection.
Key Ingredient:
- Terbinafine (250mg): An effective antifungal agent that targets and destroys the cell membrane of fungi, preventing their growth and spread.
Indications:
- Fungal Infections: Used to treat various types of fungal infections affecting the skin and nails, including:
- Ringworm (Tinea corporis)
- Athlete’s foot (Tinea pedis)
- Jock itch (Tinea cruris)
- Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis)
How Texifen 250mg Tablet Works:
- Mechanism of Action: Terbinafine, the active ingredient in Texifen, works by disrupting the fungal cell membrane. It inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol, a key component of the fungal cell membrane, which leads to the death of the fungi, thus effectively treating the infection.
Dosage and Administration:
- How to Use: Take Texifen 250mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor.
- The tablet can be taken with or without food.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember.
- Swallow the tablet whole; do not chew, crush, or break it.
- Full Course: Complete the full course of treatment even if you start feeling better. Premature discontinuation can result in the return or worsening of the infection.
- Special Instructions: Avoid consumption of caffeine and chocolate during treatment, as they may interfere with the effectiveness of Texifen. This includes foods like tea leaves, cocoa, and chocolate-based products.
Common Side Effects:
- Headache
- Taste changes
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Indigestion
- Abnormal liver enzymes
- Flatulence
- Itching
Most of these side effects are mild and may subside as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or become bothersome, contact your doctor.
Manufacturer:
Leeford Healthcare Ltd.
