Terbicip (Terbinafine 1%) Cream

Terbicip general information

What is Terbicip used for?

Terbicip cream 1% is a topical medication used to treat fungal infection of the skin, caused by the Trichophyton dermatophytes that cause tinea infections such as tinea pedis or ringworm of the foot, commonly known as athlete’s foot.  Terbicip cream 1% can also be used for tinea infection in other parts of the body, including: ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch), and tinea versicolor (pityriasis versicolor), also known as pityriasis, due to infection with Pityrosporum orbiculare (or Malassezia furfur) that causes a round or oval shaped skin rash.  Terbicip cream 1% is also used to treat infections with the fungus Epidermophyton floccosum that causes skin and nail infections; also, infections of the skin caused by the yeast fungus Candida albicans, also known as candidiasis or thrush.  Terbicip cream 1% helps relieve symptoms of fungal infection, itching, inflammation, redness, peeling and cracking or the skin. 

How does Terbicip work?

Terbicip cream 1% contains terbinafine, a broad spectrum allylamine antifungal that is used to treat a variety of fungal infections of the skin and is particularly effective against dermatophyte fungi such as Trichophyton fungi that cause tinea infections in different parts of the body; also yeasts like Candida that cause candidiasis or thrush.  Terbinafine in Terbicip cream 1% inhibits a fungal enzyme, squalene epoxidase, which prevents the synthesis of ergosterol, a sterol that is the main component of the fungal cell membrane.  The result is that the fungal cell membrane becomes weakened causing the cell contents to leak out, which kills the fungus and prevents the infection from spreading.  Terbinafine in Terbicip cream 1% concentrates rapidly in skin, hair and nails reaching levels that kills the fungal infection.  

What does Terbicip contain?

Terbicip cream contains the active ingredient terbinafine hydrochloride1% (w/w), a broad spectrum antifungal drug that is used to treat a variety of fungal infections of the skin. 

Treating fungal infections of the skin with Terbicip

Terbicip cream 1% contains terbinafine, a broad spectrum antifungal drug that is used to treat a variety of fungal infections of the skin and is particularly effective against fungi that cause tinea infections or ringworm due to the Trichophyton dermatophyte fungus.  Several parts of the body can be affected including ringworm of the foot, also known as Athlete's foot (tinea pedis), of the body (tinea corporis), of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), of the scalp (tinea capitis.  Terbicip cream 1% is also used to treat infections with the fungus Epidermophyton floccosum that causes skin and nail infections; also, infections of the skin caused by the yeast fungus Candida albicans, also known as candidiasis or thrush.  Terbinafine in Terbicip cream 1% inhibits a fungal enzyme, squalene epoxidase, which prevents the synthesis of ergosterol, the main component of the fungal cell membrane, which becomes weakened causing the cell contents to leak out.  Terbicip cream 1% kills the fungus and prevents the infection from spreading, relieving symptoms caused by the infection, including, itching and inflammation. 

What are the side effects of Terbicip?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Terbicip include redness, itching or stinging at the site of application.

When should Terbicip not be used?

You should not use Terbicip if you:

• are allergic to terbinafine or any ingredients in Terbicip
• are pregnant or are breastfeeding

How should Terbicip be used?

You should apply your Terbicip cream 1% to the affected areas once or twice daily, depending on the severity of the infection.  Apply a thin layer of cream to clean dry skin and rub gently into the skin.  Wash your hands to prevent spreading the infection.  Do not get the cream into your eyes. You should continue to apply your Terbicip cream 1% for as long as recommended by your doctor, usually for 1-2 weeks until all signs and symptoms of the infection have disappeared. 

How long should you take Terbicip?

You should continue to apply your Terbicip cream 1% for as long as recommended by your doctor, usually for 1-2 weeks until all signs and symptoms of the infection have disappeared. 

Missed dose of Terbicip

If you miss a dose of Terbicip apply it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to apply the next dose, then skip the missed dose.  Do not apply a double dose.

How should Terbicip be stored?

You should store your Terbicip below 25°C in a cool dry place.