Elafine 1% Ointment
Product Info
Prescription required | No |
Marketer | Axis Life Science Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Terbinafine (1% w/w) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Allylamine |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
Action Class | Fungal ergosterol synthesis inhibitor |
User Rating | 4.5 |
User Reviews | 538 |
FAQ
Elafine 1% Ointment Reviews
Elafine 1% is for external use only. It should be used in the dose and duration suggested by the doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before the application of this medicine. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after application. Do not stop using it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop using this medicine too early, the fungi may continue to grow and the infection may return or worsen.
The most common side effects of this medicine include application site reactions like burning, irritation, itching, and redness, and skin peeling. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Avoid direct contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water. You must inform your doctor if there’s no improvement even after four weeks of treatment.
It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works but inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking. Also, let your doctor know if you have used a similar medicine before and had an allergic reaction. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
How Elafine 1% Ointment Works
How to Use Elafine 1% Ointment
Benefits of Elafine 1% Ointment
- In Fungal skin infections: Elafine 1% is an antifungal medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the fungus causing the infection. This will relieve symptoms of itching, soreness, and irritation and clear up the rash on your skin. This medicine is effective in treating a wide range of fungal infections all over the body including the athlete’s foot. You should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed even if your symptoms have gone. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from coming back.
Uses of Elafine 1% Ointment
- Fungal skin infections
Elafine 1% Ointment Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Avoid getting in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
- Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after four weeks of treatment.
- Apply an amount sufficient to cover the affected area and 1 inch of the immediate surrounding skin.
- It can make your skin more sensitive to sun. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.
- Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- It can take a few weeks for the infection to clear and a few months before the skin returns to its normal color.
- Elafine 1% helps treat skin infections caused by many different types of fungi.
References
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