Lamizil Uno

"Lamisil Uno" is an antifungal agent. The drug is intended for external application and has a fairly wide range of effects. Small concentrations of the drug have a fungicidal effect on dermatophytes, molds, as well as certain species of dimorphic fungi. "Lamisil Uno" in relation to yeast fungi may have (depending on the type) fungistatic or fungicidal action.

When applied externally, there is an insignificant (less than 5%) absorption of the dosage, which causes an extremely low absorption in the systemic blood flow.

The drug "Lamizil Uno" is indicated for the treatment and prevention of fungal skin infections. These include mycosis feet, inguinal epidermophyte, diaper rash, colorful lichen. Indications are also yeast infections, provoked by fungi of the genus Candida, lesions of the smooth skin caused by individual dermatophytes.

The drug "Lamizil Uno": instruction

For patients over the age of twelve, the use of one to two times a day is recommended in accordance with the indications. Be sure to clean and dry the affected area before applying "Lamisil". The cream is applied in a thin layer not only on the problem zone, but also on the adjacent areas. Is easy to rub.

When accompanied by intertrigo infections (in the interdigital spaces, in the groin, between the buttocks, under the mammary glands) it is allowed to cover the places of lubrication with gauze, especially at night.

On the average, the duration of the course and the frequency of application of the drug in the treatment of shin, torso, and stopper dermatomycosis are weekly in a day; With keratinization, peeling, itching and cracks caused by the fungus of the foot, as well as with colored lichen - once or twice a day, two weeks.

As a rule, the decrease in the severity of the manifestations is noted in the first day of therapy. Irregular application of the drug or premature self-cessation of treatment can cause a renewal of the infection. If the improvement does not occur even after a week, you need to clarify the diagnosis.

"Lamisil" tablets instruction recommends taking once a day. The single dosage is calculated according to the weight. For children weighing less than 20 kg - 62.5 mg, more than 20, but less than 40 - 125 mg, more than 40 - 250 mg. As practice shows, patients older than two years are well tolerated taking pills inside.

For adults, the recommended dosage is 250 mg once a day.

"Lamizil Uno" (cream) should not be used in children under 12 years of age.

The use of the drug topically can cause burning, itching, redness and other allergic reactions.

Contra- indicated cream "Lamisil" with hypersensitivity.

Care should be taken when prescribing a medication to patients with hepatic, renal insufficiency, in tumors, chronic alcoholism, vascular disease in the extremities of the occlusal character, and oppression of bone marrow hematopoiesis.

The use of the drug in children should be carried out under the supervision of a doctor.

There is insufficient data on the use of cream "Lamisil" in pregnant women. The appointment of the drug in the period of gestation only on the advice of a specialist.

The active ingredient (terbinafine) is excreted with the milk of a nursing woman. When used during lactation, it is unlikely that the baby will have a negative effect, due to the insignificant systemic absorption of the drug through the skin. However, the appointment is made only by a specialist.

Ingestion of the drug for external use in the eye causes irritation. In such a situation, rinse immediately with water. If you develop a persistent irritation, you should visit a doctor.

Cases of an overdose of cream "Lamisil" are not described. Accidental application inside may cause nausea, headache, epigastric pain. Apply activated charcoal, symptomatic treatment is carried out if necessary.