Texifen 1% Cream

Texifen 1% Cream is a topical antifungal medicine containing terbinafine 1% in each tube. It belongs to the allylamine class of antifungals and is used on the skin to treat certain fungal infections such as athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm when a clinician decides a cream is appropriate. This product is made by Leeford Healthcare Limited and comes as a strip/box of 10 tubes.

How it works: Terbinafine works by blocking an enzyme fungi need to make ergosterol, a key part of their cell membrane. When used as a cream, it acts at the site of infection on the skin to stop the fungus from growing and help clear the rash.

Texifen 1% Cream is a standard topical strength, not an oral medicine and not a higher-dose version for severe internal infections. Because it is a cream, it is meant for direct skin treatment and may be preferred when the infection is limited to one area, where a doctor wants local treatment with less whole-body exposure than a tablet form. Since there are no other strengths or forms of Texifen listed here, this 1% cream is the exact presentation used for topical dosing.

• Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
• Jock itch (tinea cruris)
• Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis)
• Cutaneous fungal skin infections due to susceptible dermatophytes

• Wash and dry the affected skin well before applying Texifen 1% Cream.
• Apply a thin layer to the affected area and the nearby skin as directed by your doctor.
• Rub the cream in gently and wash your hands after use, unless the hands are the treated area.
• Use it only on skin; do not put Texifen 1% Cream in the eyes, mouth, nose, or vagina.
• Keep the area clean and dry, and avoid tight clothing if the infection is in a skin fold.
• Use it for the full course prescribed, even if symptoms improve earlier.

Texifen 1% Cream provides terbinafine 1% for topical use, so the amount is measured by the thin layer applied to the skin rather than by swallowing a dose. Depending on the infection and the area being treated, a clinician may tell you to apply it once or twice daily; the exact schedule and treatment length are decided by your doctor. Do not apply more often or to larger areas than prescribed unless your doctor specifically tells you to do so.

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

Common side effects of Terbinafine may include:

• Mild burning or stinging at the application site
• Itching at the treated skin
• Redness or irritation
• Dryness or peeling of the skin
• Mild rash where the cream is applied

• Use only on the skin; Texifen 1% Cream is not for eyes, mouth, or internal use.
• Do not use on broken skin, severe burns, or large open wounds unless a doctor says it is appropriate.
• Stop and seek medical help if you develop hives, swelling, or breathing trouble after applying it.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• Avoid covering the area with tight bandages or occlusive dressings unless instructed.
• If symptoms do not improve as expected, or if they worsen, contact your doctor for reassessment.
• Keep out of reach of children.

• Other topical antifungal products applied to the same area may irritate the skin or complicate treatment.
• Topical corticosteroid creams can mask a fungal infection and delay proper treatment.
• Harsh soaps, alcohol-based products, or astringents may increase irritation on treated skin.
• If you use other medicated skin products on the same area, ask your clinician or pharmacist before combining them.

Store Texifen 1% Cream at room temperature, tightly closed, and protect it from excessive heat and moisture.