Adult

Terbinafine

Warning

General Information

Allylamine antifungal

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Standard dose

 

Oral dose

Standard dose

250mg OD

Renal and hepatic impairment

Renal impairment

Creatinine Clearance (mL/min)*

Dose

More than 50

Dose as in normal renal function

20-50

Give the full dose on alternate days

Less than 20

Give the full dose on alternate days

HD/HDF/High Flux/PD

Dose as in creatinine clearance less than 20 mL/min

*Dose ranges use creatinine clearance, rather than eGFR

Note: Doses are based on Renal Drug Database

 

Hepatic impairment

Avoid use in chronic or active liver disease.

References

  • Aurobindo Pharma – Milpharm Ltd. Terbinafine 250mg Tablet summary of product characteristics. Electronic Medicines Compendium. 2025. Last revision of the text 4/6/25. Accessed via https://www.medicines.org.uk Accessed 3/4/26.
  • British National Formulary. Terbinafine. BNF online accessed via www.medicinescomplete.com Accessed 3/4/26
  • The Renal Drug Database. Terbinafine. Last updated 14/11/24. Accessed via https://renaldrugdatabase.com Accessed 3/4/26
  • Sanford guide [online]. Terbinafine. Last updated 31/3/26. Accessed via https://webedition.sanfordguide.com Accessed 3/4/26

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 03 Apr 2026

Next review date: 03 Apr 2029

Author(s): AMST.