📋 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.
⚠️ 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