Sebifin 250 mg Tablet

Sebifin 250 mg Tablet is an oral antifungal medicine that contains terbinafine 250 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the allylamine class and is used to treat certain fungal infections, especially infections of the nails and skin. Sebifin 250 mg Tablet works from inside the body, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a tablet form rather than a topical antifungal. Because it is a prescription-strength oral treatment, it should be used only for the infection and duration your clinician recommends.

How it works: Terbinafine in Sebifin 250 mg Tablet blocks a fungal enzyme needed to make ergosterol, which fungi use to build their cell membranes. Without that membrane support, the fungus cannot grow normally and gradually dies off.

Sebifin 250 mg Tablet is the standard oral tablet strength of terbinafine, so it is suitable when a doctor decides that a full systemic dose is needed. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this 250 mg tablet is the exact product used for typical terbinafine tablet dosing rather than a lower or higher sibling strength. A clinician may choose this tablet when the infection is more extensive, involves nails, or is not expected to clear well with topical treatment alone.

• Fingernail fungal infection
• Toenail fungal infection
• Tinea infections of the skin
• Jock itch
• Athlete’s foot
• Other doctor-diagnosed dermatophyte infections

• Swallow Sebifin 250 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush it unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day if your prescription is once daily.
• You may take Sebifin 250 mg Tablet with or without food.
• Follow the full course even if the rash, itching, or nail changes improve before treatment ends.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not take more tablets than prescribed, because this is a systemic 250 mg antifungal tablet and higher exposure can raise the risk of side effects.

Each Sebifin 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of terbinafine per tablet. The dose is usually taken once daily, but your doctor decides the exact schedule and how long you need it based on the infection being treated. Do not take more than the prescribed amount; the usual maximum for this tablet form is 250 mg per day unless your prescriber specifically directs otherwise.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Terbinafine may include:

• Headache
• Upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Taste changes or loss of taste
• Rash or itching

• Sebifin 250 mg Tablet is a 250 mg oral tablet, so it may be too strong to start without a clinician confirming the diagnosis and need for systemic therapy.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because terbinafine can affect the liver.
• Avoid alcohol or limit it, especially if your clinician is monitoring liver function.
• Tell your prescriber about any history of kidney disease, blood disorders, or autoimmune disease.
• Report mood changes, severe fatigue, persistent nausea, or pale stools right away.
• This tablet can interact with other medicines, so share a full medication list before starting.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician whether the benefits outweigh the risks before using Sebifin 250 mg Tablet.

• Cimetidine
• Rifampin
• Certain antidepressants metabolized by CYP2D6, such as some SSRIs or tricyclics
• Beta-blockers metabolized by CYP2D6
• Warfarin or other blood thinners

Store Sebifin 250 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.