Frequently Asked Questions

Lamisil cream is approved for patients aged 12 and over. Lamisil Once is not recommended for children and adolescents.

Depending on the product, Lamisil should be applied morning and/or evening. Feet should be clean and dry. Ideally, Lamisil is applied directly after bathing or showering.

No, Lamisil products are not suitable for treating fungal infections of the nail.

No, it is important to continue using Lamisil Cream and DermGel for the recommended treatment period, even if the symptoms disappear earlier. Infections usually appear to improve within a few days, but may return if the product is not applied as directed.

If you have not noticed any signs of improvement within two weeks of first starting treatment with Lamisil Cream and DermGel, see your doctor or pharmacist. If using Lamisil Once and there is no improvement in your condition after application within 1 week, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

If you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are trying to become pregnant, Lamisil products should not be used during pregnancy unless your doctor has advised you to.

No, Lamisil products are not to be used if you are breastfeeding.

Yes, even after successful treatment of an athlete’s foot infection, you can become infected with athlete’s foot again. If you come into contact with the fungus again, it can lead to a new athlete’s foot infection.

Lamisil contains the active ingredient terbinafine. Terbafine has a fungicidal effect, which means it kills the fungal pathogen and remains in the outermost layer of the skin beyond the period of use to provide lasting protection against the recurrence of symptoms.

Lamisil Cream and DermGel quickly target the pathogens that cause athlete’s foot with just one week of use. Continue treatment for the full duration course as per the directions for use, even if your symptoms disappear beforehand as stopping prematurely may increase the risk of reinfection. If you are using Lamisil Once, athlete´s foot treatment is a single dose treatment and only needs to be used once.

Athlete’s foot is a common, curable disease and affects about 10-20% of the general population.

Athlete’s foot is a contagious fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet. The main pathogens causing athlete’s foot infections are filamentous fungi (dermatophytes), which usually infect the space between the fourth and fifth toes.

Athlete’s foot causes scaling, redness, and cracked skin on the soles of the feet and between the toes. Other symptoms include blistering, weeping and sore, inflamed skin. For more information, see the Athlete’s Foot Symptoms page.

Yes. Scratching and touching infected skin can spread athlete’s foot to your hands. The infection can also be passed on by touching contaminated sheets, towels or clothing. If you touch other parts of the body after scratching the infected areas of skin, the infection may spread to the upper body, groin area, or other parts of the body. It is also recommended to put on your socks first and then your underwear.

Yes. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot is extremely contagious. You can become infected – or others – by touching infected skin, surfaces or materials.

Yes, athlete’s foot is a fungal infection. The medical name is tinea pedis. The cause is dermatophytes, so-called filamentous fungi, which multiply in the skin. In many cases, the fungus does not go away on its own and must be treated with antifungal medications such as Lamisil.

The symptoms of an athlete’s foot infection can vary from person to person. The most common symptoms of athlete’s foot are:

• Itching, burning or stinging between the toes or on the soles of the feet
• White, swollen skin between the toes
• Scaly or cracked skin, small cracks (fissures) on the feet or between the toes
• Redness, rash, blisters or oozing of the skin on the feet
• Thick, dry, flaky skin on the soles of the feet (chronic “moccasin mycosis”)

Yes. Regular foot care can help prevent athlete’s foot:

• Wash your feet thoroughly every day and dry them carefully
• Don’t wear the same shoes every day so that the shoes can dry completely
• Wear fresh wool or cotton socks every day
• Protect your feet in public places
• Wear sandals or shoes around public pools, showers and lockers room

No. This is a common misconception that often leads to recurring infections. It is important to continue treatment for the full duration of use, even if symptoms disappear beforehand.

Yes. Athlete’s foot can be treated and eliminated with Lamisil. A small percentage of athlete’s foot sufferers have a chronic infection that requires longer, more comprehensive treatment. If you are suspect that you may have a chronic athlete’s foot infection, please see your doctor.

No. The fact that you may have come into contact with athlete’s foot pathogens does not mean that you will definitely become infected. However, if you suspect you have come into contact with the pathogen, please follow the following tips for proper foot care and pay attention to common symptoms of infection.

Yes! Prevention begins with regular foot care. Good foot care includes:

• Wash and dry feet thoroughly
• Don’t wear the same shoes every day
• Use fresh socks every day

No. Regular foot care helps prevent infection, but it does not eliminate an existing athlete’s foot infection.

Athlete´s foot won’t prevent you from exercising, however it is best to refrain from swimming to avoid potentially spreading it to others as tinea is contagious. If you do choose to exercise with athlete’s foot, it is best to wear cotton socks and shoes in the changing rooms and to clean and dry feet after excercising. Take extra precautions to wash your socks using hot water and be sure to give your shoes the chance to breathe before wearing them again.

No, anyone can get athlete’s foot. The fungus can be picked up from any damp or humid area with common places to contract athlete’s foot including bathrooms, showers, locker rooms or around swimming pools.

If left untreated, athlete’s foot can spread into your nail and cause a fungal nail infection.

Unfortunately, no, athlete´s foot requires treatment for it to go away. If left untreated, athlete’s foot may spread to other parts of the body and may also lead to development of blisters or sores. It is best to treat athlete’s foot as soon as possible as the quicker it will clear up, the sooner any unpleasant symptoms associated with it can be alleviated.

Jock itch manifests itself as red, raised, scaly patches that sometimes ooze or form blisters on the thighs, groin area, and buttocks. Sometimes the affected areas of skin are unusually dark or light.

Jock itch is caused by dermatophytes, the same fungi that cause athlete’s foot and ringworm.

Yes. Jock itch can be transmitted through any type of contact with infected skin.

Loose clothing and breathable materials keep your skin dry throughout the day.

Jock itch is a fungal infection of the skin caused by contagious fungi.

Lamisil contains the active ingredient terbinafine. Terbinafine has a fungicidal effect, which means it kills the fungal pathogen and remains in the outermost layer of the skin beyond the period of use to provide lasting protection against the recurrence of symptoms.

You can reduce the risk of jock itch by keeping the area clean and dry after showering or exercising, changing your underwear at least once a day, and not sharing towels and other personal items with others.

Yes. Do not share these or other personal items with someone who has jock itch.

Ringworm is a ring-shaped fungal skin infection caused by dermatophytes, the same type of fungi that case athlete´s foot and ringworm.

Anyone can become infected with ringworm, but the infection is more common in children. If you suspect your child has ringworm, contact a doctor.

Lamisil Cream and DermGel can be used to treat ringworm.

Ringworm is characterised by a characteristic round, red rash with lighter skin in the center.

Ringworm manifests itself in animals as round areas with no or significantly thinned fur.

Yes. Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection that spreads, for example, through direct skin contact with an infected person or animal, or indirectly through a towel or similar.

Lamisil contains the active ingredient terbinafine. Terbinafine has a fungicidal effect, which means it kills the fungal pathogen and remains in the outermost layer of the skin beyond the period of use to provide lasting protection against the recurrence of symptoms.

Wash your hands regularly, wear clean, breathable clothing, and avoid contact with infected animals. Do not share towels, clothing, or other personal items with someone who has ringworm.

Yes. Ringworm can be transmitted by touching an animal that has ringworm.

Ringworm initially appears as a flat, scaly patch on the skin that is sometimes red and itchy. This spot develops a slightly raised edge that spreads outward to form a ring. The contour of the ring may be irregular and the interior may be light, scaly, or have red pustules. Sometimes several rings develop at the same time, which may overlap each other.

Ringworm can occur on the upper body, hands, arms, and legs.

Yes. Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection of the skin.

An untreated ringworm infection may lead to a secondary bacterial infection called erysipelas. Ringworm is usually well treated with antifungal treatments such as Lamisil.