What is "terbinafine"

n. A highly lipophilic synthetic allylamine antifungal drug.

n. an oral antifungal drug (trade name Lamisil) used to treat cases of fungal nail disease [syn: Lamisil]

Terbinafine hydrochloride, also known under the trade name Lamisil, is an antifungal developed by Novartis and Omega Pharma. It is highly hydrophobic and tends to accumulate in hair, skin, nails, and fatty tissue.

It is on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system.