Terbinafine creams, gels, and other solutions are available over the counter from pharmacies. You may need to answer some questions first, depending on the product, but this is perfectly normal and helps your pharmacist to be sure you’re using the right medication for you. If you’re ever unsure about using any medication, speak to your doctor or pharmacist for advice before use.

Although topical terbinafine is perfect for treating fungal infections like athlete’s foot and ringworm, it isn’t always the best course of treatment for fungal nail infections.

If you think you do have a fungal nail infection, we’d recommend speaking to your doctor or pharmacist before using any treatment, so they can help you to choose the best medication to clear your infection.

Terbinafine is available in oral remedies like tablets, but these are only available on prescription.

If you think you’d need oral terbinafine, you should speak to your doctor about your fungal infection, so they can give you advice about treatments and a prescription if necessary.

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection that affects your feet.

It’s part of a type of fungal infections known as tinea, and its medical name is tinea pedis.

Athlete’s foot usually harmless and can be treated easily with remedies from your pharmacy that can help it to clear up pretty quickly.