Terbinafine Tube Size
A standard tube of terbinafine cream contains 30 grams (1 oz). 1
Product Specifications
The FDA-approved topical terbinafine hydrochloride 1% cream is commercially available in a 30-gram (1 oz) tube, which represents the standard over-the-counter and prescription packaging size. 1
Clinical Context
While the provided evidence focuses primarily on oral formulations and dosing (such as 125-mg or 1875-mg granule packets for pediatric use 2), the topical cream formulation is packaged differently:
- Topical terbinafine 1% cream is the standard concentration for dermatophyte skin infections 3, 4
- The 30-gram tube provides sufficient medication for typical treatment courses of tinea pedis, tinea corporis, or tinea cruris 5
- Topical application typically requires twice-daily use for 1-2 weeks, making a 30-gram tube adequate for most treatment regimens 3, 5
Important Considerations
The 30-gram tube size is designed for topical use only and should not be confused with oral terbinafine formulations, which come in tablet form (250 mg) or granule packets (125 mg or 1875 mg) for systemic therapy. 2, 4
Topical terbinafine 1% cream achieves mycological cure rates exceeding 80% in cutaneous dermatophyte infections when applied as directed, with the 30-gram tube providing sufficient quantity for complete treatment courses. 3, 4, 5