Tergosil

No, Tergosil should not be taken with birth control pill because it can interfere with birth control pills, and causes irregular periods and breakthrough bleeding. Keep your doctor informed before taking them together. Try other methods of contraception such as condoms, barrier methods to avoid unwanted pregnancies.

Tergosil is a brand name of terbinafine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antifungal. It is available in a different dosage form such as a tablet, cream, and powder. It is used in the treatment of antifungal infections such as tinea corporis (fungal infection of the skin or scalp known as ringworm), tinea cruris (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals known as Jock itch), tinea pedis (fungal infection between the toes also known as athlete's foot), cutaneous candidiasis (skin and nail fungal infection), tinea versicolor (discolored patches of skin), and vaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection of the vagina).

Tergosil can be taken orally and applied topically. An oral form such as tablet should be taken with or without food and avoid caffeine intake while on medicine. Duration and dose of the course will vary according to the severity of the antifungal infection. The topical form of medicine should be applied to the affected area twice daily or as adviced by a doctor, do not apply more or less as recommended by healthcare practitioners.

Yes, Tergosil is known to cause stomach disturbances such as indigestion, pancreatitis, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, gastritis, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after using this medication.

Discontinuation of Tergosil on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always get yourself checked by a doctor to ensure eradication of fungal disease before discontinuing this medicine.