Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Corporis
Cream, gel, spray: Apply to the affected area once a day.
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Cruris
Cream, gel, spray: Apply to the affected area once a day.
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Pedis
Cream, spray: Apply to the affected area twice a day.
Gel: Apply to the affected area once a day.
Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Versicolor
Solution: Apply to the affected area twice a day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Corporis
12 years or older:
Cream, gel, spray: Apply to the affected area once a day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Cruris
12 years or older:
Cream, gel, spray: Apply to the affected area once a day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tinea Pedis
12 years or older:
Cream, spray: Apply to the affected area twice a day.
Gel: Apply to the affected area once a day.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Terbinafine topical is not for ophthalmic or vaginal use. Contact with the face, eyes, or mucous membranes should be avoided.
Patients should be advised to discontinue use and notify their physician if increased signs of irritation (e.g., redness, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, oozing) or sensitivity develop.
Terbinafine topical solution contains 28.7% alcohol and may cause skin irritation.
Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients less than 18 years of age (solution) and less than 12 years of age (cream, gel, and spray).
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Therapy should be continued for approximately 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
