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Why Lamisil Tablets are More Effective - Unlike surface treatments, Lamisil Tablets work through your bloodstream.

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A nail fungus infection  is an invasion of your nail bed by a live fungus. This fungus lives, feeds, and grows deep in your nail bed.

Many people try to get rid of the fungus by using over-the-counter surface treatments. However, most of these are not able to penetrate the hard surface of your nail in sufficient amounts to reach the infection. They may end up being a waste of money and time. Ask your doctor about getting an effective treatment from the start.

Lamisil Tablets target the infection where the fungus feeds and grows.

Bullet The fungus under your nails is attracted to keratin, one of the substances in your nails and skin. The fungus feeds on keratin deep under the nail in the nail bed
Bullet The active ingredient in Lamisil Tablets is terbinafine. Terbinafine is also attracted to keratin. It can be there to attack the infection.
Bullet Unlike surface treatments, the medicine in Lamisil Tablets travels through your bloodstream and targets the fungus in your nails and nail bed. This can help you get clearer, healthier nails again.

And because nail fungus infection can be so tough to treat, the medicine from Lamisil Tablets will stay in the nail bed months after your prescription is done and continue fighting the infection so you can grow clearer, healthier nails.

Lamisil Tablets for toenails

A nail fungus infection under your toenails needs 12 weeks of treatment. After 3 months, you may start seeing healthy toenails growing in at the base of your nail. It takes about 10 to 12 months for new nails to completely grow in. Results may vary.

Lamisil Tablets for fingernails

Fingernails only require 6 weeks of treatment with Lamisil Tablets. And because they grow faster than toenails, you may see completely new fingernails in just 4 to 6 months. Results may vary.

A Treatment Story
"I put some antifungal cream on it [my nails] — whatever you get, you know, at the department stores or grocery stores. But that didn't help at all."

— Michael P. Get full story

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