Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Does Ifin treat ringworm?
Ifin is used for the treatment of ringworm (dermatophytosis) infection. It is also used for the treatment of fungal infections of the groin area, toe and finger nails (yellow, opaque and thickened nails) and the feet (athleteâs foot).
Q. Is Ifin effective?
Ifin is effective as an antifungal drug if used in the doses for a duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Does Ifin interfere with birth control?
Ifin can cause breakthrough bleeding and irregular periods when Ifin are taken with oral contraceptives (birth control medications). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Does Ifin treat tinea versicolor?
Ifin is used to treat fungal infections affecting fingernails, toenails, and skin. It is not the preferred antifungal for tinea versicolor (yeast infection characterized by discolored skin usually on the back, underarms, upper arms, chest, and neck)
Q. Is Ifin a steroid?
Ifin is not a steroid. Ifin belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal drugs.
Q. Is Ifin fungicidal (kills fungi)?
Ifin is fungicidal (kills fungi) against dermatophytes, molds and certain dimorphic fungi. The activity versus yeasts is fungicidal or fungistatic (stops the growth of fungi) depending on the species.
Q. Is Ifin safe?
Ifin is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Ifin an antibiotic?
Ifin is an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal drugs used for the treatment of many fungal infections.
Q. Is Ifin available over the counter?
Ifin is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It belongs to a class of prescription drugs which are available only when prescribed by a doctor.
Q. Is Ifin dangerous?
Ifin is not dangerous, it is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Ifin with ibuprofen?
Ifin can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Ifin with amoxicillin?
Ifin can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Ifin with metronidazole?
Ifin can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Ifin with prednisone?
Ifin can be taken with prednisone. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Ifin with azithromycin?
Ifin can be taken with azithromycin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Ifin with phentermine?
Ifin can be taken with phentermine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Ifin with probiotics?
Ifin can be taken with probiotics. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Ifin with metformin?
Ifin can be taken with metformin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Does Ifin expire?
Yes, Ifin does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check that before using any medicine.
Q. Does Ifin treat candida (yeast)?
Ifin exhibits poor efficacy against many candida (yeast) species. It is not recommended to use Ifin for the treatment of candida infections. Please consult your doctor if you are suffering from candida infection as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Does Ifin cause constipation?
Ifin has not been reported to cause constipation. Please consult your doctor if you have constipation while taking Ifin.
Q. Does Ifin cause liver damage?
Ifin can cause liver damage. Ifin can cause liver failure and an increase in the liver enzymes. It is important to monitor liver function tests while taking Ifin every 4-6 weeks of treatment. If there is any increased in the liver enzymes, immediately stop Ifin and consult your doctor.
Q. Does Ifin cause depression?
Ifin can cause depression, however, it is not very common. Please consult your doctor if you have depression while taking Ifin.
Q. Does Ifin contain paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Ifin does not contain acetaminophen. Ifin belongs to a group of medicines called antifungal drugs.
Q. Does Ifin cause insomnia (difficulty to sleep)?
Ifin has not been reported to cause insomnia (difficulty to sleep). Please consult your doctor if you have insomnia while taking Ifin.
Q. Is Ifin a sulfa drug?
Ifin is an antifungal drug, not a sulfa drug. The chemical structure and mechanism of action of Ifin is different from sulfa drugs.
Q. Does Ifin cause hair loss?
Ifin has been reported to cause hair loss in some patients. However, it is not a very common side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you have excessive hair loss while taking Ifin.
Q. Does Ifin cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported with Ifin. However, weight loss can occur in some patients. Consult your doctor if you have weight changes while taking Ifin.
Q. Does Ifin increase blood pressure?
Terbinfine does not cause increase in blood pressure. Consult your doctor in case you have blood pressure changes while taking Ifin.
Q. Does Ifin cause autism?
No, Ifin has not been reported to cause autism. Please consult your doctor for any further information on the same.
Q. Does Ifin cause an increase in blood sugar levels?
Ifin has not shown to cause any increase in blood sugar levels. Consult your doctor if you experience any changes in blood sugar levels while taking Ifin.
Q. Does Ifin cause respiratory depression?
Ifin has not shown to cause any symptoms of respiratory depression. Consult your doctor if you experience any such symptoms while taking Ifin.Show moreShow less
