Tabasil 1% cream tube 15.0 g #1
Manufacturer: Lark Laboratories, India
Composition: terbinafine 1.0 %
Q1: What is Tabasil 1% Cream and what is its active ingredient?
Tabasil 1% Cream is an antifungal medication containing Terbinafine Hydrochloride as the active ingredient.
Q2: What is the pharmacological action of Terbinafine Hydrochloride?
Terbinafine is an allylamine antifungal agent that inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol, a vital component of fungal cell membranes. This leads to fungal cell death.
Q3: What types of fungal infections does Tabasil 1% Cream treat?
Tabasil 1% Cream is used to treat fungal infections of the skin caused by:
- Dermatophytes: Trichophyton (e.g., T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, T. verrucosum, T. violaceum), Microsporum canis, and Epidermophyton floccosum
- Yeasts: Candida species, mainly C. albicans
- Pityrosporum orbiculare (Malassezia furfur) causing Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor
Q4: How is Tabasil 1% Cream applied?
Cleanse and dry the affected area thoroughly. Apply a thin layer of cream to the affected skin and surrounding areas, rubbing in gently. The cream can be applied once or twice daily.
Q5: What is the typical duration of treatment for various fungal infections?
- Tinea corporis, cruris: 1 to 2 weeks
- Tinea pedis: Toes - twice daily for 1 week, on the bottom or sides of the foot for 2 weeks
- Cutaneous candidiasis: 2 weeks
- Pityriasis versicolor: 2 weeks
Q6: How is Tabasil 1% Cream absorbed into the body?
Less than 5% of the applied dose is absorbed into the body, making systemic exposure very slight.
Q7: How is Terbinafine eliminated from the body?
Terbinafine is metabolized into inactive metabolites and excreted primarily in the urine and feces.
Q8: Are there any known drug interactions with Tabasil 1% Cream?
No known drug interactions have been reported.
Q9: What are the potential side effects of Tabasil 1% Cream?
Common side effects include redness, itching, and stinging at the application site. These effects usually resolve on their own. Allergic reactions are rare but require discontinuation of treatment.
Q10: What precautions should be taken when using Tabasil 1% Cream?
- Read the package insert carefully before use.
- If there are no signs of improvement after one week, consult a doctor to verify the diagnosis.
- Do not use Tabasil 1% Cream on children under 12 years of age.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
Q11: How should Tabasil 1% Cream be stored?
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C, protected from light. Keep out of reach of children.
Q12: Who manufactures and markets Tabasil 1% Cream?
Tabasil 1% Cream is manufactured by Lark Laboratories (India) Ltd. and marketed by Digitall Healthcare Ltd. in Nigeria.