The uses of Lamisil Cream include: Therapeutic indications:
1. Onychomycosis (fungal infection of the nail) caused by
dermatophyte fungi.
2. Tinea capitis.
3. Fungal infections of the skin for the treatment of tinea
corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis and yeast infections of
the skin caused by the genus Candida (e.g. Candida
albicans) where oral therapy is generally considered
appropriate owing to the site, severity or extent of the
infection.
Note: In contrast to topical Lamisil®, oral Lamisil is not effective in pityriasis versicolor.
Skin infections
Recommended duration of treatment:
Tinea pedis (interdigital, plantar/moccasin type): 2 to 6 weeks.
Tinea corporis, cruris: 2 to 4 weeks.
Cutaneous candidiasis: 2 to 4 weeks.
Complete resolution of the signs and symptoms of infection may not occur until several weeks after mycological cure.
Hair and scalp infections
Recommended duration of treatment:
Tinea capitis: 4 weeks.
Tinea capitis occurs primarily in children.
Onychomycosis
For most patients the duration of successful treatment is 6-12 weeks.
Fingernail onychomycosis
Six weeks of therapy is sufficient for fingernail infections in most cases.
Toenail onychomycosis
Twelve weeks of therapy is sufficient for toenail infections in most cases.
Some patients with poor nail outgrowth may require longer treatment. The optimal clinical effect is seen some months after mycological cure and cessation of treatment. This is related to the period required for outgrowth of healthy nail.