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Terbest, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream, Powder, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Nail Fungus. The alternative uses of Terbest have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Terbest depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Terbest include Abdominal Pain, Headache, Flatulence. Some other side effects of Terbest have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Terbest normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Terbest is Safe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Terbest's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Terbest contraindications section.
Besides this, Terbest may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Terbest, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Terbest is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Terbest safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Terbest without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Terbest safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Terbest. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Terbest on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Terbest. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Terbest on the Liver?
Terbest may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Terbest on the Heart?
Terbest is not harmful for the heart.
Terbest should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Terbest unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Terbest habit forming or addictive?
Terbest is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Terbest as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Terbest is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Terbest for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Terbest
You can take Terbest with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Terbest
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Terbest with alcohol will be.
Yes, Terbest can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful interaction has been reported between the two drugs. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. For precaution check with a physician once because some patients are individually allergic to each group of drugs.
No, Terbest is not an antibacterial drug. It is an antifungal drug and used to treat fungal infections only.
Yes, Terbest is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as stomach discomfort, headache, and hypokalemia (low potassium).
Yes, Terbest is effectively used in the treatment of ringworm (tinea corporis). However, this is a prescribed drug do not take it on your own. Get yourself physically examined in case of severe patches.
Terbest 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.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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