The following review is an analysis of a product called LAMISIL (terbinafine hydrochloride). Lamisil is a prescription allylamine antifungal treatment for onychomycosis (toenail or fingernail fungal infections) caused by dermatophytes (tinea unguium).
Ingredients
Terbinafine hydrochloride is the active ingredient. Terbinafine is an allylamine antifungal that inhibits the biosynthesis of ergosterol a vital component of the fungal cell membrane. This results in fungal death due to increased membrane permeability.
Inactive Ingredients
- Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose USP
- Sodium starch glycolate NF
- Magnesium Stearate NF
- Microcrystalline cellulose NF
- Colloidal Silicon dioxide NF
Dosage
For fingernail infections, take one (250 mg) tablet once a day for six weeks. For Toenail onychomycosis use one LAMISIL tablet daily for 12 weeks. You can take the antifungal tablets with or without food. Should you miss your dose, you can make up by taking it as soon as you remember. Take the missed capsule only if your next dosage is more than four hours away. Otherwise, skip the missed dose and weight for your regular dose.
Possible Side Effects
Chronic or active liver disease sufferers, must see a doctor before starting on these tablets. Terbinafine can cause allergic reactions including anaphylaxis. When using LAMISIL, if you experience the any of the following symptoms discontinue use and seek out a physician: persistent nausea, fatigue, anorexia, vomiting, jaundice, right upper abdominal pain, pale stools, dark urine. The manufacturer also points out that the use of LAMISIL Tablets has led to taste disturbance. Weight loss, reduced food intake depression and anxiety-like symptoms have also been known. LAMISIL is not intended for pregnant and nursing women.
Price
From other online retail shops, LAMISIL 250 mg will costs you $49.59 for 14 tablets. 84 tablets retail at just $55.78. We did not find information regarding offers, discounts, or bulk buying.
Guarantee
We did not find any information regarding a manufacturer’s warranty, although this is not unusual for prescription drugs. During our research we found many consumer reviews with mixed reactions. Some patients complained of the adverse side effects that come from taking the product while, for others, it took a long time to deliver results; some reported effectiveness without side effects.
Conclusion of Our LA@MISIL Review
LAMISIL seems like a good antifungal treatment. The active ingredient, terbinafine hydrochloride is very effective against onychomycosis of toenails and fingernails. The manufacturer provides a very informative coverage of LAMISIL Tablets. The dosage instructions are on point, clear and detailed.
Even so, we found some concerning aspects of this antifungal treatment. First off, the potential side effects are severe enough to cause us to raise red flags. Secondly, LAMISIL is very expensive compared to other antifungal products. And, should it fail, there is no money-back guarantee, leaving a little poorer and with still-infected nails.