Lamisil

Purpose of Lamisil

Lamisil (generic: terbinafine) is an over-the-counter medication used to treat:

  • most athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
  • most jock itch (tinea cruris) and ringworm (tinea corporis)
  • itching, burning, cracking and scaling which accompany these conditions

Active Ingredients

Lamisil spray: terbinafine hydrochloride 1.25 mL  in 125 mL

Lamisil cream: terbinafine hydrochloride 1%

Lamisil gel: terbinafine hydrochloride 1%

Inactive Ingredients

Lamisil spray: ethanol, polyoxyl 20 cetostearyl ether, propylene glycol, purified water

Lamisil cream: benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate, polysorbate 60, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitan monostearate, stearyl alcohol

Lamisil gel: benzyl alcohol, butylated hydroxytoluene, carbomer 974 P, ethanol, isopropyl myristate, polysorbate 20, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitan monolaurate

Lamisil FDA Warning

For external use only.

Do not use on nails or scalp, in or near the mouth or the eyes, for vaginal yeast infections.

When using this product do not get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.

Stop use and ask a doctor if too much irritation occurs or gets worse.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

 

Directions

Lamisil spray

For adults and children 12 years and over:

  • Wash the affected area with soap and water and dry completely before applying.
  • To open remove clear cap.
  • Hold can 4" to 6" from skin. Press and hold to spray a thin layer over affected area.
  • Spray affected area once a day (morning or night) for 1 week or as directed by a doctor.
  • Release to stop spray.
  • Wipe excess from spray opening after each use.
  • Return cap to can.
  • Wash hands after each use.

Lamisil cream and gel:

For adults and children 12 years and over:

  • Use the tip of the cap to break the seal and open the tube.
  • Wash the affected skin with soap and water and dry completely before applying.
  • For athlete's foot wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes. Change shoes and socks at least once daily.
  • Between the toes only: apply twice a day (morning and night) for 1 week or as directed by a doctor.
  • On the bottom or sides of the foot: apply twice a day (morning and night) for 2 weeks or as directed by a doctor.
  • For jock itch and ringworm: apply once a day (morning or night) for 1 week or as directed by a doctor.
  • Wash hands after each use.

Pediatric Use

Lamisil spray, cream, and gel: For children under 12 years, ask a doctor.

Other Information About Lamisil

Lamisil spray

Store at room temperature between 8°-25° C (46°-77° F).

Lamisil cream

Do not use if seal on tube is broken or is not visible.

Store at controlled room temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F).

Lamisil gel

Do not use if seal on tube is broken or is not visible.

Store at or below room temperature 30°C (86°F).