Terbinaforce-M Cream (Mometasone 0.1% / Terbinafine 1%)

Terbinaforce-M Cream

Terbinaforce-M Cream is administered to treat infections of the skin such as psoriasis and eczema, by reducing inflammation, redness, and swelling. This medication is also used in the form of inhalation powder in order to treat asthma. If used in the form of nasal spray or suspension it also treats the symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis.

A corticosteroid of medium strength, it is available in the form of a lotion, cream, powder, suspension, and ointment. The type of the medication is fixed according to the doctor on the basis of a body part.

Use this medication as per the instruction of the doctor and do not apply it on the groin, face, underarms or diaper rash. Make sure not to bandage or tightly cover the affected area. Apply this medicine every day for maximum benefits.

However, don’t overuse the medication or stretch the time period for which it has been prescribed by the doctor in the very first place. Report to the doctor if you don’t notice any improvement even after 2 weeks of treatment.

If you suffer from conditions such as diabetes, weakened immunity or impaired blood circulation, you must let your doctor know immediately before starting to use this medication. Remember that skin infections can be worsened with constant usage of corticosteroids. So it is best to let the doctor know about any such problem that you may have beforehand.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Dermatologist before using this medicine.

Use

The medication can treat the below provided problems:

Dermatitis

Topically
Asthma

Inhalation form
Pruritus

Topically
Rhinitis

Suspension

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Side Effects

A patient can suffer from the following side effects:

Candidiasis

Inhalation form
Pharyngitis

Inhalation form/ Suspension
Headache

Suspension
Cushing’s Syndrome

Topically
Dryness

Topically
Acne

Topically
Hypopigmentation

Topically
Itching Or Rash

Topically

Dosage

Missed Dose instructions

Skip the missed dose and continue with the next regular dose as per schedule. Contact your doctor if you have missed more than one scheduled dose of this medicine.
Overdose instructions

Contact your doctor if you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a long-term exposure to high dose of this medicine may include thinning of the skin, easy bruising, body fat deposits, increased acne or facial hair etc.

Work

This medication inhibits the formation, release, and migration of chemical mediators like kinins, histamine, liposomal enzymes, and prostaglandin. It also decreases inflammation by inhibiting the migration of leukocytes and reducing the permeability of capillaries.