<p><strong>Terbinafine tablet</strong>:</p>

<ul>
	<li>For the treatment of finger nail onychomycosis: Terbinafine 250 mg (one tablet), once daily for 6 weeks.</li>
	<li>For the treatment of toenail onychomycosis: Terbinafine 250 mg (one tablet), once daily for 12 weeks.</li>
	<li>The optimal clinical effect is seen some months after mycological cure and cessation of treatment. This is related to the period required for outgrowth of healthy nail.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Terbinafine granules</strong>:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Body Weight: &lt;25 kg: 125 mg/day up to 6 weeks</li>
	<li>Body Weight: 25-35 kg: 187.5 mg/day up to 6 weeks</li>
	<li>Body Weight: &gt;35 kg: 250 mg/day up to 6 weeks</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Terbinafine cream</strong>: Terbinafine cream can be applied once or twice daily. Cleanse and dry the affected areas thoroughly before application of the terbinafine cream. Apply the cream to the affected skin and the surrounding area in a thin layer and rub in lightly. In the case of intertriginous infections (submammary, interdigital, intergluteal, inguinal) the application may be covered with a gauze strip, especially at night. The likely durations of treatment are as follows:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Tinea corporis, cruris: 1 to 2 weeks</li>
	<li>Tinea pedis: 1 week</li>
	<li>Cutaneous candidiasis: 2 weeks</li>
	<li>Pityriasis versicolor: 2 weeks</li>
</ul>

<p>Relief of the clinical symptoms usually occurs within a few days. Irregular use or premature discontinuation of treatment carries the risk of recurrence. If there are no signs of improvement after two weeks, the diagnosis should be verified.</p>