Terbane cream contains terbinafine hydrochloride, an antifungal medication used for the local treatment of fungal infections of the skin[1]. It is commonly indicated for conditions such as athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), ringworm (tinea corporis), jock itch (tinea cruris), skin thrush (cutaneous candidiasis), and pityriasis versicolor[1][2][3][4].
Terbane cream works by killing fungi or preventing their growth on the skin[4]. It is important to apply the cream to cleaned and dried affected areas once or twice daily, as directed by your healthcare provider or the package instructions. The usual treatment duration depends on the type and location of the infection:
- Tinea corporis, tinea cruris (ringworm, jock itch): once daily for one week[1]
- Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot): once daily for one week[1]
- Cutaneous candidiasis: once daily for one week[1]
- Pityriasis versicolor: once daily for two weeks[1]
For best results, it is important to use the cream regularly and for the full recommended duration even if the symptoms improve quickly[1][4][5]. If there is no improvement after two weeks, consult your doctor[1].
Always wash and dry the infected skin before application, and apply in a thin layer to the affected area and surrounding skin, gently rubbing it in[1][5]. Hands should be washed after each application, and contact with eyes, mouth, and mucous membranes should be avoided[4][5]. Covering the area with gauze may be helpful for skin folds or the groin, especially at night[1].
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