What TERBIFIN 1% is used for?

It is used to treat,

• Athletes foot (tinea pedis) - Athletes foot appears only on the feet (usually both, but not always), where it often appears in between the toes. It can also appear on the instep, soles, or other areas of the feet
• Dhobie itch/jock itch (tinea cruris) - Dhobie itch appears in the groin and inner thigh area, usually on both sides but often with one side more than the other, where it can spread further between the legs to the buttocks, or up towards the stomach. Dhobie itch looks like a clearly bordered rash, which may have blisters

• Tell your doctor if you are taking/using or have recently taken/used any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription
• Do not apply other medicines on the areas you are treating with TERBIFIN 1% 

• Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as advised by your doctor
• TERBIFIN 1% is applied once a day, for one week only, for all fungal infections
• Cleanse and dry the affected areas thoroughly and wash your hands
• Remove the cap from the spray bottle - If using the medicine for the first time, press the pump a few times until you achieve an even spray
• Spray enough of the solution from 5 to 10 cm to thoroughly wet the affected skin. When used between the toes, buttocks or on the groin, the treated especially at night
• Replace the cap on the spray bottle and wash your hands
• If you have not noticed any signs of improvement within 2 weeks of first starting treatment, please seek advice from your doctor

If you use more TERBIFIN 1%

• If you use more or accidently swallow TERBIFIN 1%, contact your doctor or nearest hospital emergency department if you, or someone else, has swallowed some spray

If you forget to use TERBIFIN 1%

• If you miss an application, apply the spray as soon as possible then carry on as before. If you only remember at the time of your next application, just apply the spray and carry on as normal

If you stop using TERBIFIN 1%

• You should not stop using the spray before the recommended time as this may reduce the effectiveness of treatment or the infection may return