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Texifen 500 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

TERBINAFINE-500MG

Uses:

Tablets: Onychomycosis (fungal nail infections)Oral granules: Tinea capitis (scalp ringworm)

Medicinal Benefits:

Texifen 500 Tablet is an antifungal. Tablets are used to treat fungal infections of toenails and fingernails. Oral granules are used to treat tinea capitis (scalp ringworm).  Texifen 500 Tablet destroys fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thereby, kills fungi and clears infection. 

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Texifen 500 Tablet works by damaging the fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thereby, kills fungi and clears the fungal infection.

You are recommended to avoid foods containing chocolate and caffeine such as cocoa beans, tea, coffee, cola and energy drinks while taking Texifen 500 Tablet as it may increase the adverse effects of caffeine.

Texifen 500 Tablet may increase the skin sensitivity to sunlight. Therefore, avoid or limit exposure to sunlight and sunlamps. You are advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while going out to prevent sunburn. However, if you notice any unusual skin sensitivity while using Texifen 500 Tablet such as a rash, please consult a doctor.

Texifen 500 Tablet may cause changes in taste or loss of taste as a side effect. It may usually improve within several weeks after stopping Texifen 500 Tablet, but may become permanent or last for a long time. However, if you have a poor appetite, unintended weight loss, loss of taste or changes in taste or change in mood or depressive symptoms, inform your doctor.

You are not recommended to stop using Texifen 500 Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may cause recurring infections. Therefore, take Texifen 500 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Texifen 500 Tablet, please consult your doctor.

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