Substance / Medication

Terbinafine

Overview

Active Ingredient
terbinafine
RxNorm CUI
37801
Labeler: Sincerus Florida, LLCUpdated: 2019-04-24T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

View full prescribing information on DailyMed

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Emerging Terbinafine Resistant Trichophyton Dermatophytosis, Testing Options and Alternative Treatments: A Systematic Review.
Jegathees Thuvarahan, Holmes Zachary P, Martin Catherine et al. · Australas J Dermatol · 2025
PMID: 40704771Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
A systematic review on the emergence of terbinafine-resistant Trichophyton indotineae in Europe: Time to act?
Ferreira Carolina B, Lisboa Carmen · J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol · 2025
PMID: 39082800Meta-Analysis
Risk of fetal malformation, spontaneous abortion, and adverse pregnancy outcomes after gestational terbinafine exposure: a systematic review.
Foessleitner Philipp, Farr Alex, Deinsberger Julia · J Dermatolog Treat · 2022
PMID: 35930463Meta-Analysis
Systematic review of severe acute liver injury caused by terbinafine.
Yan Jun, Wang Xiaolin, Chen Shengli · Int J Clin Pharm · 2014
PMID: 24986266Meta-Analysis
Terbinafine in the treatment of dermatophyte toenail onychomycosis: a meta-analysis of efficacy for continuous and intermittent regimens.
Gupta A K, Paquet M, Simpson F et al. · J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol · 2013
PMID: 22632057Meta-Analysis
Meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials comparing griseofulvin and terbinafine in the treatment of tinea capitis.
Tey Hong Liang, Tan Andy Soon Leong, Chan Yuin Chew · J Am Acad Dermatol · 2011
PMID: 21334096Meta-Analysis
Use of terbinafine in rare and refractory mycoses.
Revankar Sanjay G, Nailor Michael D, Sobel Jack D · Future Microbiol · 2008
PMID: 18230029Meta-Analysis
Stratum corneum pharmacokinetics of the anti-fungal drug, terbinafine, in a novel topical formulation, for single-dose application in dermatophytoses.
Kienzler J-L, Queille-Roussel C, Mugglestone C et al. · Curr Med Res Opin · 2007
PMID: 17559730Meta-Analysis
Comparable efficacy and safety of various topical formulations of terbinafine in tinea pedis irrespective of the treatment regimen: results of a meta-analysis.
Korting Hans Christian, Kiencke Peter, Nelles Sandra et al. · Am J Clin Dermatol · 2007
PMID: 18039018Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Terbinafine (substance)
SNOMED CT
373450007
UMLS CUI
C0076110
RxNorm CUI
37801
Labeler
Sincerus Florida, LLC

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 6 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

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Conditions
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Biomarkers
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Specialists
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Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.