Terbinafine indications and usage
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
Indications and Usage
- onychomycosis of the toenail
- fingernail due to dermatophytes (tinea unguium)
Prior to initiating treatment
Appropriate nail specimens for laboratory testing [potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation, fungal culture, or nail biopsy] should be obtained to confirm the diagnosis of onychomycosis.[1]
References
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.