Terbicip Cream (Terbinafine Hydrochloride Gel) - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure
The active ingredient contained in Terbicip Cream is Terbinafine Hydrochloride. Terbinafine hydrochloride is a white to off-white fine crystalline powder that is freely soluble in methanol and methylene chloride, soluble in ethanol and slightly soluble in water. The structure of Terbinafine hydrochloride is shown below
Generic Forms and Brand names of Generic Lamisil Cream (Terbinafine Hydrochloride Gel)
Terbicip Cream manufactured by Cipla Ltd., India is an effective treatment for superficial skin infections. Generic Lamisil Cream which has the active ingredient Terbinafine Hydrochloride is also available under the brand name Sebifin (Ranbaxy Labs), Zimig (GSK Pharma) and mycoCeaze (Progres' Laboratories) and under various other brand names.
Terbicip Cream (Terbinafine Hydrochloride Gel) Preparations
Terbicip Cream is available as tubes 10 g.
Terbicip Cream - Storage Requirements
Terbicip Cream (Terbinafine Hydrochloride Gel) is to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light.The medicine is to be kept out of reach of children.
Terbicip Cream (Terbinafine Hydrochloride Gel) - Uses
Terbinafine Hydrochloride in the form of Terbicip Cream is used to treat Fungal infections of the skin caused by dermatophytes, Yeast infections of the skin and Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor, due to Pityrosporum orbiculare.
Terbicip Cream (Terbinafine Hydrochloride Gel) - Dosage
Terbicip Cream can be applied once or twice a day. Clean and dry the affected area before applying the medication. The patient will get relief of clinical symptoms within a few days. Continue the treatment for the prescribed period since irregular use or premature discontinuation of the treatment carries the risk of recurrence. In case of Tinea pedis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, cutaneous candidiasis, the duration of the treatment is one week whereas the duration of treatment for Pityriasis versicolor is two weeks.
Side Effects Of Terbicip Cream (Terbinafine Hydrochloride Gel)
The most common side effects of are redness, itching or stinging which occur occasionally at the site of application of Terbicip Cream. Less common side effects that may occur are allergic reactions, which are rare but require discontinuation of Terbicip ointment.
