Lamisil Tablets vs. Cream
Lamisil, medically known as Terbinafine Hydrochloride, is the best medication to treat fungal infections like nail fungus, Jock Itch, Ringworm and Athlete's Foot. Since the medication is available in the form of a cream and tablet, there is a lot of speculation about which is the best mode of usage for the drug. In tablet form, Lamisil is used for treating the fungus of the fingernail or toenail. The cream can be used for treating fungal information like Ringworm, Jock Itch and Athlete's Foot. There is also a solution form of the drug which is used to treat Tinea Versicolor, a fungal infection that causes white or brown spots on the trunk of the body.
Here is the dosage of Lamisil in the tablet as well as cream form:
Fungal infection of the fingernails: Recommended dose: One 250mg tablet once a day for six weeks.
Fungal infection of the toenails: Recommended dose: One 250-milligram tablet once a day for 12 weeks.
Athlete's Foot, Jock Itch, and Ringworm: Apply on the affected and adjoining areas twice a day till the signs and symptoms subside. Doctors recommend use for a minimum of seven days but the application should not exceed more than four weeks. Use the cream twice a day for Athlete's Foot found on the soles of the feet, for a period of two weeks. In case of the disease found between the toes, you have to use the cream twice a day for one week.
Please bear in mind that Lamisil, though deemed to be the most effective antifungal medication for the above mentioned skin infections and nail problems, does not produce quick results. For instance, if you are using Lamisil for nail fungal infection, though the symptoms clear in a matter of two weeks, it can be several months before you see a healthy nail growing
Lamisil cream also works gradually. You will see symptoms clearing within a span of week. The actual improvement becomes noticeable only after 2 to 6 weeks. However, if you do not see even a miniscule change after applying the cream, you may notify the doctor. The same goes for Lamisil tablets too.
Here is the dosage of Lamisil in the tablet as well as cream form:
Tablet form
Fungal infection of the fingernails: Recommended dose: One 250mg tablet once a day for six weeks.
Fungal infection of the toenails: Recommended dose: One 250-milligram tablet once a day for 12 weeks.
Cream form (topical application)
Athlete's Foot, Jock Itch, and Ringworm: Apply on the affected and adjoining areas twice a day till the signs and symptoms subside. Doctors recommend use for a minimum of seven days but the application should not exceed more than four weeks. Use the cream twice a day for Athlete's Foot found on the soles of the feet, for a period of two weeks. In case of the disease found between the toes, you have to use the cream twice a day for one week.
Please bear in mind that Lamisil, though deemed to be the most effective antifungal medication for the above mentioned skin infections and nail problems, does not produce quick results. For instance, if you are using Lamisil for nail fungal infection, though the symptoms clear in a matter of two weeks, it can be several months before you see a healthy nail growing
Lamisil cream also works gradually. You will see symptoms clearing within a span of week. The actual improvement becomes noticeable only after 2 to 6 weeks. However, if you do not see even a miniscule change after applying the cream, you may notify the doctor. The same goes for Lamisil tablets too.
