Terbinafine Cream Package Sizes
Terbinafine 1% cream is available in a 30-gram (1 oz) tube. 1
Available Formulation Details
The FDA-approved topical formulation comes as terbinafine hydrochloride 1% cream in a net weight of 30 grams (1 oz). 1
This is the standard over-the-counter package size marketed for athlete's foot treatment at full prescription strength. 1
Clinical Context for Topical Use
Topical terbinafine 1% cream is highly effective for superficial dermatophyte infections when applied once or twice daily for 1-2 weeks, achieving mycological cure rates exceeding 80% in tinea pedis, tinea corporis/cruris, and cutaneous candidiasis. 2
A single 30-gram tube provides sufficient medication for short-duration therapy, as treatment courses typically range from 1 week (for tinea pedis with twice-daily application) to 2 weeks maximum. 3, 4
One week of terbinafine 1% cream applied twice daily demonstrates superior efficacy compared to 4 weeks of clotrimazole 1% cream, with mycological cure rates of 93.5% versus 73.1% respectively. 3