Atmotuit 500mg Capsule

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Composition FOR Atmotuit 500mg Capsule

Terbinafine(500mg)

food interaction for Atmotuit Capsule

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lactation interaction for Atmotuit Capsule

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Atmotuit 500mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Atmotuit 500mg Capsule with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Atmotuit 500mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Atmotuit 500mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Atmotuit 500mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Atmotuit 500mg Capsule

Terbinafine(500mg)

Atmotuit capsule uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of fungal infections.

How atmotuit capsule works

Atmotuit 500mg Capsule is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.

Common side effects of atmotuit capsule

Headache, Taste change, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Rash, Indigestion, Abnormal liver enzyme, Flatulence, Itching

SUBSTITUTES FOR Atmotuit Capsule

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Atmotuit Capsule

  • Terbinafine helps treat fungal infections of the skin and nails.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Treatment may be needed for 2 to 6 weeks for skin infections and 6 weeks to 6 months for nail infections.
  • Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during treatment. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions FOR Atmotuit 500mg Capsule

Terbinafine

Q. Can Atmotuit 500mg Capsule be safe for use in patients with liver cirrhosis?
Oral intake of Atmotuit 500mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with chronic or active liver disease. Your doctor may prescribe a liver function test to check whether the liver is functioning effectively or not. This is done because the medicine gets metabolized by liver enzymes and any inefficiency in liver function can lead to increased levels of the medication in the blood, resulting in increased side effects and toxicity. Therefore, it is important to inform your doctor if you have any liver disease or cirrhosis. Also, inform your doctor about the medicines you may be taking as taking Atmotuit 500mg Capsule with another medicine can lead to liver toxicity and Atmotuit 500mg Capsule by acting on the liver enzymes can change the levels of other drugs. Your doctor may suggest periodic monitoring (after 4-6 weeks of treatment) of liver function test and make dose adjustments accordingly.
Q. Does Atmotuit 500mg Capsule cause any skin reactions?
Yes, sensitive individuals may develop skin reactions while using Atmotuit 500mg Capsule. There are rare reports of people developing serious skin/hypersensitivity reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and other severe skin reactions with Atmotuit 500mg Capsule. Therefore, do not take this medication without consulting your physician. And, in case you encounter any type of skin reaction or rashes, stop the medication immediately and report to the doctor.
Q. Is Atmotuit 500mg Capsule effective?
Atmotuit 500mg Capsule is effective as an anti fungal medicine if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop taking this medicine too early, the fungus may continue to grow and the infection may return or worsen.
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Q. How long do I need to take Atmotuit 500mg Capsule?
The usual duration of treatment for Tinea pedis (fungal infection in the foot), Tinea corporis (ringworms), and Tinea cruris (fungal infection in the groin) is about 2 to 4 weeks. The duration may sometimes be extended to 6 weeks. For fungal infections of nails, the duration of treatment usually varies from 6 to 12 weeks. For fingernail fungal infections it may take 6 weeks whereas toenail fungal infection may take about 12 weeks. However, the exact duration of the therapy is decided by the doctor depending upon the type of infection, the site of infection, and the patient’s response to the therapy.
Q. Can I drink tea or coffee while taking Atmotuit 500mg Capsule?
Caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee should be taken with caution while being on treatment with Atmotuit 500mg Capsule. Atmotuit 500mg Capsule decreases the rate of metabolism of caffeine by 19% which is an important constituent of coffee, thereby increasing the levels of caffeine in the blood. These increased levels of caffeine may lead to side effects such as jitteriness, headache, increased heartbeat, and restlessness.

Content on this page was last updated on 28 March, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)