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TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 012C11ZU6G) (TERBINAFINE - UNII:G7RIW8S0XP)
PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE
TERBINAFINE 250 mg
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Abbreviated New Drug Application
TERBINAFINE- TERBINAFINE TABLET PD-RX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE TERBINAFINE TABLETS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR TERBINAFINE TABLETS. TERBINAFINE TABLETS, USP, 250 MG FOR ORAL USE. INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1992 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Terbinafine tablets, USP are an allylamine antifungal indicated for the treatment of onychomycosis of the toenail or fingernail due to dermatophytes (tinea unguium) (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Fingernail onychomycosis: One 250 mg tablet, once daily for 6 weeks (2) Toenail onychomycosis: One 250 mg tablet, once daily for 12 weeks (2) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablet, 250 mg (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS Terbinafine tablets, USP are contraindicated in individuals with a history of allergic reaction to oral terbinafine because of the risk of anaphylaxis. (4) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Liver failure, sometimes leading to liver transplant or death, has occurred with the use of oral terbinafine. Obtain pretreatment serum transaminases. Discontinue terbinafine tablets if liver injury develops. (5.1,5.8) Taste disturbance, including taste loss, has been reported with the use of terbinafine tablets. Taste disturbance can be severe, may be prolonged, or may be permanent. Discontinue terbinafine tablets if taste disturbance occurs. (5.2) Smell disturbance, including loss of smell, has been reported with the use of terbinafine tablets. Smell disturbance may be prolonged, or may be permanent. Discontinue terbinafine tablets if smell disturbance occurs. (5.3) Depressive symptoms have been reported with terbinafine use. Prescribers should be alert to the development of depressive symptoms. (5.4) Severe neutropenia has been reported. If the neutrophil count is ≤1,000 cells/mm , terbinafine tablets should be discontinued. (5.5) Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, bullous dermatitis and drug reaction with e Read the complete document