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Does Asterbin Help Cure Fungal Infection In Nail Completely?
Question:
The doctor prescribed Asterbin (Terbinafine 250mg ) for nail infection caused by fungus. I want to know whether the tablet will give a complete cure and also please tell the side effects of the medicine.How long the tablet should be taken for the cure of the disease.
The doctor prescribed Asterbin (Terbinafine 250mg ) for nail infection caused by fungus. I want to know whether the tablet will give a complete cure and also please tell the side effects of the medicine.How long the tablet should be taken for the cure of the disease.
Brief Answer:
Need follow up. Some. 6-12 weeks usually.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
Assuming you have infected your fingernails - the prescribed drug for you is usually advised once a day for at least 6 weeks (12 wks atleast if toenails) with a follow up to check it is resolved, as you might know fungus does have a bad quality of recurrence. Hence, a complete cure mandates good hygiene and regular follow ups.
The known side effects of taking this drug orally (common ones) headache, taste change, stomach upset/nausea/abdominal pain/gas, loose stools, rash/itch,
abnormal liver function tests. Do reach out to your doctor if you think you cannot cope with these - there are alternatives.
Let me know if I have missed out any other concern in your question.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
Dr Sujeet N Charugulla,
MBBS, MD.
Consultant Physician.
Need follow up. Some. 6-12 weeks usually.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
Assuming you have infected your fingernails - the prescribed drug for you is usually advised once a day for at least 6 weeks (12 wks atleast if toenails) with a follow up to check it is resolved, as you might know fungus does have a bad quality of recurrence. Hence, a complete cure mandates good hygiene and regular follow ups.
The known side effects of taking this drug orally (common ones) headache, taste change, stomach upset/nausea/abdominal pain/gas, loose stools, rash/itch,
abnormal liver function tests. Do reach out to your doctor if you think you cannot cope with these - there are alternatives.
Let me know if I have missed out any other concern in your question.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
Dr Sujeet N Charugulla,
MBBS, MD.
Consultant Physician.
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