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Document: Lamisil cutaneous solution ENG PL change

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For OTC use in Sweden, please refer to the approved Swedish package leaflet published on our Webb site.


PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER


Lamisil 1 % cutaneous solution

Terbinafine hydrochloride


[Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicinebecause it contains important information for you.


Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leflet or as your pharmacist has told you.


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What is in this leaflet:

1. What Lamisil Solution is and what it is used for

2. What you need to know beforeyou use Lamisil Solution

3. How to use Lamisil Solution

4. Possible side effects

How to store Lamisil Solution

6. Contents of the pack and otherinformation


WHAT Lamisil Solution IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR


Lamisil Solution is an antifungal agent for use on the skin. It works by killing the fungi causing skin problems.


Lamisil Solution is used to treat:


If you are not sure about the cause of your infection, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Lamisil Solution and they will advise you.


WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE Lamisil Solution


Do not use Lamisil Solution

If you are allergic to terbinafine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6 and at the end of Section 2).

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if this applies to you and do not use Lamisil Solution.


Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Lamisil solution.

Lamisil Solution contains alcohol. Keep it away from naked flames.


Children and adolescents

Children and adolescentsunder 18 should not use Lamisil Solution.


Other medicines and Lamisil Solution

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use anyother medicines.

Do not apply other medicines or treatments to the affected area(including any you have bought without a prescription) at the same time as Lamisil Solution.


Pregnancy,breast-feedingand fertility

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnantor are planning to have a baby, askyour doctor or pharmacistfor advice before taking this medicine. Lamisil Solution should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary.

Do not use Lamisil Solution while breast-feeding. Do not allow infants to come into contact with any treated areas, including the breasts.


Driving and using machines

The use of Lamisil Solution does not affect your ability to drive and use machines.


Lamisil Solutioncontains propylene glycol

Lamisil Solution containspropyleneglycolwhich may cause skin irritation.


HOW TO USE LAMISIL SOLUTION


Always use this medicineexactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor has told you. Checkwith your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The recommended dose is toapply the solution once or twice a day for one week as indicated below.


Directions for use:

Adults


How often and how longshould you use Lamisil Solution

Apply the solution once or twice a day to the affected area as shown below unless your doctor tells you otherwise:


Your skin should start to improve within a few days, but it may take up to 4 weeks for your skin to regenerate completely.


If you have not noticed any signs of improvement within 2 weeks after applying Lamisil Solution, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.


Discard any remaining solution12 weeks after first opening.


To help with treatment

Keep the affected area clean by washing it regularly. Dry it carefully without rubbing, but dabbing it gently. Although the area may be itchy, try not to scratch it because this could cause more damage and slow the healing process or spread the infection.


Use your own towel and clothes and do not share them with other people because these infections can be passed on easily. Wash your clothes and towels frequently to protect yourself from re-infection.


If you forget to use Lamisil Solution

If you forget an application of the solution, apply it as soon as possible and then carry on as normal. If you only remember at the time of the next application, just apply the usual amount and carry on as normal. Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Use the solution as indicated. This is important as by missing applications the infection risks returning.


If you accidentally swallow some of the product

Tell your doctor immediately who will advise you what to do.Alcohol content has to be considered.


If you accidentally get the product in your eyes

Rinse your eyes thoroughly with running water. See your doctor if you are still in any discomfort.


If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.


4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS


Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.


People may be allergic to Lamisil Solution, which could cause swelling and pain, skin rashes or hives. This has been reported with unknownfrequency (cannot be estimated from the available data).


If you experience these particular symptoms, stop using the solution and tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately.


The following side effects have also been reported:


Common(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

Skin peeling and itching at the application site.


Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

Skin lesion, scab, skin disorder, pigmentation changes, redness, burning, pain and irritation at the site of application.


Rare(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)

Dry skin, eczema, condition aggravated.

If Lamisil Solution is accidentally applied to the eyes, eye irritation may occur.


Unknown(frequency cannotbe estimated fromthe available data)

Rash.


Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system.

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.





5. HOW TO STORE LAMISIL SOLUTION


Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and the bottle after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Do not store above 30oC. Do not refrigerate or freeze.

Replace the cap on the bottle after use. Discard any remaining solution 12 weeks after first opening.


Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.


6. CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHERINFORMATION


What Lamisil Solution contains

The active substance is terbinafine hydrochloride. One gram of Lamisil Solution contains 10 mg of terbinafine hydrochloride (1% w/w).

The other ingredients are purified water, ethanol 96%, propylene glycol (E1520), macrogol cetostearyl ether.


What Lamisil Solution looks like and contents of the pack

Lamisil cutaneous solution is a clear, colourless to faintly yellow liquid.

Lamisil 1% cutaneous solution is available as a 30 ml squeeze bottle with a dropper insert.


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This leaflet was last revised in 3 March 2015

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