LAMISIL Spray, 30 ml

What is Lamisil Spray and what is it used for?

Lamisil Spray is an over-the-counter medicine used to treat fungal skin infections.It contains the active ingredient terbinafine hydrochloride and works by killing the fungus that causes skin problems.The spray is intended for use in adults and can be used for various types of fungal infections.

Areas of application

Lamisil Spray is used to treat the following fungal skin infections:

Fungal infection of the feet (tinea pedis interdigitalis), fungal infection in the groin area (tinea cruris), fungal infection of the body (ringworm = tinea corporis), bran fungus of the skin (pityriasis versicolor).

If you are not sure of the cause of your infection, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Lamisil Spray.

How is Lamisil Spray used?

Always use this medicine exactly as described in the package leaflet or exactly as discussed with your doctor or pharmacist.Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.It is recommended to apply the spray once or twice daily for a week as indicated below.

Instructions for use

Clean and dry the affected skin and surrounding areas and wash your hands.Remove the cap from the spray bottle.Before using for the first time, the spray head must be actuated a few times until an even spray comes out.A sufficient amount of the solution should be sprayed on so that the affected skin areas and the surrounding area are thoroughly wetted.The bottle can be held upright or upside down to make it easier to reach the affected skin areas.Put the cap back on the bottle.Wash your hands after coming into contact with infected skin to avoid spreading the infection to yourself or others.If you are treating an infection in a skin fold, you may want to cover the area with gauze strips, especially at night.In this case, use a fresh, clean gauze strip each time you use the medicine.

Frequency and duration of use

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, use the spray once or twice a day on the affected areas, depending on the area of application, as indicated below:

Fungal infection of the feet (tinea pedis interdigitalis): once daily for 1 week.

Fungal infection of the body (tinea corporis, tinea cruris): once a day for 1 week.

Bran fungus (Pityriasis versicolor): twice daily for 1 week.

Use the medicine for the specified duration, even if the infection appears to have improved after a few days.Infections usually appear to improve within a few days, but may come back if the medicine is not used regularly or if use is stopped too early.The medicine should improve the condition of your skin within a few days.If you have not noticed any signs of improvement within a week of completing treatment, please contact your pharmacist to ensure the correct use of the medicine or your doctor to have the diagnosis checked.12 weeks after first opening, the remaining spray must be disposed of.

Supportive measures

Keep the affected areas clean and wash them regularly.Dry them carefully without rubbing or pat them gently.Even if the areas of skin itch, try not to scratch, as this can worsen symptoms and slow the healing process, or the infection can spread further.Use your own towels and clothing and do not share them with other people as these infections are easily transmitted.Wash your clothes and towels frequently to protect yourself from reinfection.

Storage

Keep this medicine out of the reach and reach of children.You must not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton and bottle label after “Use by”.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.Do not store above 30°C.Do not store in the refrigerator or freeze.After use, put the cap back on the bottle.Throw away any leftover spray 12 weeks after first opening.Do not throw away medicines via wastewater or household waste.Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicine when you no longer use it.In doing so, you contribute to protecting the environment.

Ingredients

The active ingredient is terbinafine hydrochloride.1 g solution contains 10 mg terbinafine hydrochloride (1% w/w).The other ingredients are: purified water, ethanol 96%, propylene glycol (E1520), macrogol cetyl stearyl ether.

Mode of action

The active ingredient terbinafine hydrochloride damages the outer covering, the so-called cell membrane, of fungi.This shell therefore loses some of its functions; for example, it becomes more impermeable to nutrients - the cell starves.Depending on the active ingredient concentration, the fungi are inhibited in their growth and reproduction or they die directly due to additional damage to the cell interior.The active ingredient accumulates in the skin, hair and nails and develops its full effect there.

Contraindications

If you are known to be hypersensitive (allergic reaction) to any of the ingredients it contains, Lamisil Spray should not be used.The medicine must not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the medicine should only be used after consulting a doctor.

Side effects

Possible side effects include skin hypersensitivity reactions, such as itching, burning of the skin, redness of the skin and rash.Also possible are skin inflammation with itching and redness (eczema), pain at the application site, drying of the skin and inflammation of the skin due to chemicals/allergy (contact dermatitis).

Notes

Lamisil Spray is available without a prescription.No prescription is required for this product.Please read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need further information.