AFERT (TERBINAFINE) Price

Dosage Form	Reg. No	Pack Size	Trade Price (TP)	Maximum Retail Price (MRP)
Tab 125 mg	—	10	Rs.394.08	Rs.463.62

📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage

*Tineapedis:* Adult: 250 mg once daily for 2-6 weeks. *Tineacorporis:* Adult: 250 mg once daily for 4 weeks. *Tineacruris:* Adult: 250 mg once daily for 2-4 weeks. *Dermatophyte infections of the nails:* Adult: 250 mg once daily for 6 weeks-3 months (longer duration in toenail infections). *Cutaneous candidiasis, Pityriasis versicolor:* Adult: 250 mg once daily for 3-4 weeks.

⛔ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to terbinafine.

⚠️ Precautions & Warnings

Autoimmune disease (risk of lupus erythematosus-like effect), psoriasis (risk of exacerbation), chronic liver dysfunction or impaired renal function.

🔄 Drug Interactions

Cyclosporin, tolbutamide, oral contraceptives, rifampicin, cimetidine.

⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects

Taste disturbance, GI disturbance, abdominal discomfort, anorexia, arthralgia, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, headache, myalgia, nausea, rash, urticaria. Rare: Cholestasis, dizziness, hepatitis, hypoaesthesia, jaundice, liver toxicity, malaise, paraesthesia, blood disorders, lupus erythematosus-like effect, exacerbation of psoriasis

🤰 Pregnancy & Lactation Safety

Pregnancy Risk:

Caution advised, avoid

Lactation / Breastfeeding:

Contraindicated, avoid

📚 Official Regulatory & Clinical References

Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP): Drug Registration, S.R.O. Price Gazettes & National Essential Medicines List (NEML).
World Health Organization (WHO): Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology (ATC/DDD Index).
Formulary Standards: British National Formulary (BNF) & Pakistan National Formulary (PNF) guidelines.