Lamisil (Terbinafine) - Description

T2005-69

      LAMISIL ^®

      ( terbinafine hydrochloride)

      Tablets

      Rx only

Prescribing Information

DESCRIPTION

LAMISIL^® (terbinafine hydrochloride) Tablets contain the synthetic allylamine antifungal compound terbinafine hydrochloride.

      Chemically, terbinafine hydrochloride is (E)- N -(6,6-dimethyl-2-hepten-4-ynyl)- N -methyl-1-naphthalenemethanamine hydrochloride. The empirical formula C₂₁H₂₆CIN with a molecular weight of 327.90, and the following structural formula:

      Terbinafine hydrochloride is a white to off-white fine crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in methanol and methylene chloride, soluble in ethanol, and slightly soluble in water.

Each tablet contains:

Active Ingredients:  terbinafine hydrochloride (equivalent to 250 mg base)

Inactive Ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, NF; hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, USP; magnesium stearate, NF; microcrystalline cellulose, NF; sodium starch glycolate, NF