Infections
Terbinafine
Antifungal Agent
Other names: Lamisil
Wait
48 hours
after the first dose of the oral form
There is more to this wait.
The FAA's MedGuide lists terbinafine (Lamisil) as allowed, for fungal infections, with a wait of 48 hours after the first dose if it is the oral form and none if it is the topical form, and none after later doses or after the final dose, used as prescribed.
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Wait
- none for the topical form
The MedGuide defines allowed as acceptable for use while performing flight or safety-related duties, provided the condition is stable/aeromedically acceptable and no adverse side effects are present, and says wait times are not determined solely by the medication: an extended observation period may be required to verify clinical stability of the condition.
- terbinafine by mouth: 48 hours after the first dose: ground observation
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Generic: terbinafine
Brand Name: LamISIL [INTL]
Drug Class: Antifungal Agent
Underlying Condition: Fungal infections
Use: ALLOW
INITIAL Wait Time (after first dose): None (if topical formulation); or 48 hours (if oral formulation)
SUBSEQUENT Dose Wait Time (after each dose): None
DISCONTINUATION Wait Time (after final dose): None
Frequency Use Limit: As prescribed
ALLOWED: The medication is acceptable for use while performing flight or safety-related duties, provided the condition is stable/aeromedically acceptable and no adverse side effects are present.
Underlying Condition: Evaluating medication use requires considering the impact of safety of flight from both the medication and underlying condition. Wait times are not determined solely by the medication; an extended observation period may be required to verify clinical stability of the condition.