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Generic Name: Terbinafine Cream (TER-bin-a-feen)
Brand Name: Lamisil AT

Lamisil AT Cream is used for:

Relieving itching, burning, cracking, and scaling associated with jock itch, athlete's foot, ringworm, and other fungal infections of the skin.

Lamisil AT Cream is topical antifungal agent. It works by killing sensitive fungi.

Do NOT use Lamisil AT Cream if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Lamisil AT Cream

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Lamisil AT Cream:

Some medical conditions may interact with Lamisil AT Cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have kidney problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Lamisil AT Cream. Because little, if any, of Lamisil AT Cream is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

Ask your health care provider if Lamisil AT Cream may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Lamisil AT Cream:

Use Lamisil AT Cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Wash the affected area with soap and water. Be sure the area is completely dry before applying Lamisil AT Cream.
• Apply a thin layer of medicine and rub in gently as directed by your doctor or the package labeling.
• If you are using Lamisil AT Cream for athlete's foot, make sure you apply the medicine to the spaces between the toes. Wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes. Change shoes and socks at least once a day.
• Wash your hands immediately after using Lamisil AT Cream unless your hands are part of the treated area.
• To clear up your infection completely, use Lamisil AT Cream for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you notice improvement in a few days.
• If you miss a dose of Lamisil AT Cream, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Lamisil AT Cream.

Important safety information:

• Lamisil AT Cream is for external use only. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get it in any of these areas, rinse right away with cool water.
• Do not use Lamisil AT Cream on the nails or scalp. Do not use it for vaginal yeast infections.
• Do not use more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
• Lamisil AT Cream should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old without first checking with your child's doctor; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Lamisil AT Cream while you are pregnant. It is not known if Lamisil AT Cream is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Lamisil AT Cream, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Lamisil AT Cream:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); new or worsening skin irritation.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Lamisil AT Cream:

Store Lamisil AT Cream between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Lamisil AT Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Lamisil AT Cream, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Lamisil AT Cream is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Lamisil AT Cream. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.