Rifampin and Terbinafine interaction

Rifampin and Terbinafine: the Terbinafine prescribing label describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Terbinafine (Terbinafine Hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-01-01

Moderate

Terbinafine clearance is increased 100% by rifampin, a CYP450 enzyme inducer, and decreased 33% by cimetidine, a CYP450 enzyme inhibitor.

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Minor

Drug interactions have also been noted with cimetidine, fluconazole, cyclosporine, rifampin, and caffeine.

Drug interactionsnames RifampinView label on DailyMed

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Not medical advice. Interaction Checker quotes FDA label text and NIH fact sheets. Whether an interaction matters for you depends on doses, timing, kidney and liver function, and other conditions. Confirm with a pharmacist or prescriber.