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.
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
Terbinafine clearance is increased 100% by rifampin, a CYP450 enzyme inducer, and decreased 33% by cimetidine, a CYP450 enzyme inhibitor.
Drug interactions have also been noted with cimetidine, fluconazole, cyclosporine, rifampin, and caffeine.
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