Lamisil Overdose

As with any drug, it's possible to take too much Lamisil. Signs of a Lamisil overdose may include nausea, dizziness, and stomach pain, among other things. A recent overdose may be treated with certain medications or by "pumping" the person's stomach. Other treatments may include supportive care. Be sure to seek medical attention immediately if you happen to overdose on Lamisil.

 

Lamisil Overdose: An Overview

Lamisil® (terbinafine hydrochloride) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat toenail and fingernail fungus, as well as ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis). As with all medicines, it is possible to take too much Lamisil.
 
The effects of a Lamisil overdose will vary depending on a number of factors, including how much Lamisil was taken and whether it was taken with any other medicines, alcohol, and/or drugs.
 
If you happen to overdose on Lamisil, seek medical attention immediately.
 

Symptoms of a Lamisil Overdose

A Lamisil overdose may cause signs or symptoms such as:
 
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Dizziness
  • Unexplained rash
  • Frequent urination
  • Headache.
     

Treatment for a Lamisil Overdose

The treatment for a Lamisil overdose will vary. If the overdose was recent, the healthcare provider may give certain medicines or place a tube into the person's stomach to "pump the stomach." Treatment may also involve supportive care. This type of care consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. For example, supportive treatment options for a Lamisil overdose may include:
 
  • Fluids through an intravenous line (IV)
  • Other treatments based on any complications that occur.
     
Remember -- it is important to seek medical attention immediately if you believe that you may have overdosed on Lamisil.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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