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Terbinafine Indications & Clinical Uses

Evidence-based guide for pediatric prescribing

Terbinafine is fungicidal against dermatophytes and is the preferred systemic agent for Trichophyton-driven tinea capitis.

Primary FDA-Approved Indications

Once-daily weight-based dosing, excellent keratin penetration, and high cure rates make terbinafine ideal for scalp and nail dermatophyte infections.

Tinea capitis (Trichophyton)

FDA Approved
Children 4 years and olderCDC/ID guidance

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Onychomycosis (Trichophyton)

FDA Approved
AdolescentsLabel

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Secondary Clinical Uses

Extensive tinea corporis or cruris

Secondary Use
Children and adolescentsExpert consensus

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Off-Label Uses

Note: Off-label uses may be clinically appropriate based on evidence and expert consensus, but are not FDA-approved for these indications. Always consider the evidence base and document clinical reasoning.

Refractory tinea pedis

Off-Label
ChildrenCase series

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