i have a fungal infection on my toe nail, it got dark brown and there is debris under it so it got lifted upwards. doctor advised terbinafine tabs for 3 months but i see great side effects for it. the topical cream is not so effective i am told. is it ok if i take syscan tab instead? does it not have side ieffects for it is a long term treatment. and is it as effective as terbinafine? should i then apply the topical cream and take syscan together for better results? Thanks.   email id-  YYYY@YYYY
Dear, Fungal infections of the toes take time to get treated, so you should follow treatment for a long time. All medications have some or the other side effect. U should first do fungal culture & sensitivity of your toenail & start the antifungal medication depending on the report, that will be helpful & your infection will get treated soon. You can apply topical cream, but its absorption in nail is less so U should start oral medication also which your doctor prescribes.