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What is the most important information I should know about Lamisil?
• Take all of the Lamisil that has been prescribed for you even if youbegin to feel better novartis lamisil cream otc. The symptoms may begin to improve before the infectionis completely treated novartis lamisil cream otc.
• In rare cases, Lamisil has caused severe liver damage, sometimes resultingin liver transplant or death novartis lamisil cream otc. Notify your doctor immediately if you developnausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, loss of appetite, yellowskin or eyes, itching, dark urine, or clay colored stools novartis lamisil cream otc. These symptoms maybe early signs of liver damage novartis lamisil cream otc.

What is Lamisil?
• Lamisil is an antifungal medication novartis lamisil cream otc. It is like an antibiotic but isused to treat fungal infections novartis lamisil cream otc.
• Lamisil is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails novartis lamisil cream otc.
• Lamisil may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide novartis lamisil cream otc.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Lamisil?
• Do not take Lamisil without first talking to your doctor if you have
· ever had an allergic reaction to it,
· liver disease,
· kidney disease,
· problems with your immune system, or
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• You may not be able to take Lamisil, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above novartis lamisil cream otc.
• Lamisil is in the FDA pregnancy category B novartis lamisil cream otc. This means that it is notexpected to harm an unborn baby novartis lamisil cream otc. Do not take Lamisil without first talking toyour doctor if you are pregnant novartis lamisil cream otc.
• Lamisil passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby novartis lamisil cream otc. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby novartis lamisil cream otc.

How should I take Lamisil?
• Take Lamisil exactly as directed by your doctor novartis lamisil cream otc. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou novartis lamisil cream otc.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water novartis lamisil cream otc.
• Take all of the Lamisil that has been prescribed for you even if youbegin to feel better novartis lamisil cream otc. The symptoms may begin to improve before the infectionis completely treated novartis lamisil cream otc. It may take several months to cure a fingernail or toenailinfection novartis lamisil cream otc.
• Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat novartis lamisil cream otc.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember novartis lamisil cream otc. However, if it is almosttime for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take thenext one as directed novartis lamisil cream otc. Do not take a double dose of this medication novartis lamisil cream otc.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention novartis lamisil cream otc.
• Symptoms of a Lamisil overdose are not well known but might include drowsiness,poor coordination, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, frequent urination,rash, and headache novartis lamisil cream otc.

What should I avoid while taking Lamisil?
• Avoid alcohol or use it in moderation while taking Lamisil novartis lamisil cream otc. Alcohol andLamisil can both affect the liver novartis lamisil cream otc.

What are the possible side effects of Lamisil?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingLamisil and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· a rash;
· changes in vision; or
· blood problems (detected by blood tests) novartis lamisil cream otc.
• In rare cases, Lamisil has caused severe liver damage, sometimes resultingin liver transplant or death novartis lamisil cream otc. Notify your doctor immediately if you developnausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, loss of appetite, yellowskin or eyes, itching, dark urine, or clay colored stools novartis lamisil cream otc. These symptoms maybe early signs of liver damage novartis lamisil cream otc.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur novartis lamisil cream otc. Continueto take Lamisil and talk to your doctor if you experience
· nausea, upset stomach, or heartburn;
· diarrhea or flatulence;
· headache; or
· taste disturbances or a loss of taste novartis lamisil cream otc.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur novartis lamisil cream otc. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome novartis lamisil cream otc.

What other drugs will affect Lamisil?
• Before taking Lamisil, tell your doctor if you are taking any of thefollowing medicines:
· cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB).;
· rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); or
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• You may not be able to take Lamisil, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above novartis lamisil cream otc.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Lamisil novartis lamisil cream otc. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines novartis lamisil cream otc.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Lamisil written forhealth professionals that you may read novartis lamisil cream otc.

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