Antifungal drug 'Rumikoz'. Instructions for use

The medicinal preparation "Rumikoz" instructions for use characterize it as an antifungal agent of the widest spectrum of action. The active substance, which is part of the drug - itraconazole. The agent itself is a synthetic derivative of triazole.

The preparation is produced in the form of two-color capsules containing micro beads of yellow-beige flowers of a spherical shape. The capsule case is white with a pink-brown lid. The pharmacies come in cardboard packs. Each bundle contains one or three contour packagings, in which there are six or five capsules, respectively. It is released on prescription.

The main indications for the use of the drug "Rumikoz" - thrush, skin and nail fungus , as well as diseases of internal organs having a fungal character.

In exceptional cases, prescribe the drug "Rumikoz" and in childhood, but only if the intended benefit can exceed the possible risk. Such a balanced approach is necessary in connection with the fact that the use of this drug in childhood was not studied enough.

With care, tablets "Rumikoz" is prescribed with the following ailments:

1. Severe heart failure.

2. With liver diseases.

3. Chronic renal failure.

There are some recommendations, which should be noted in the appointment for treatment of women of reproductive age of the drug "Rumikoz". Instruction for use contains special instructions on this.

During the period of treatment, the woman needs to use contraceptives. In addition, it should be noted that the interval between taking both drugs should be at least two hours.

If you need to take the drug "Rumikoz" during pregnancy, its admission is allowed only in those cases when the patient has a situation associated with a risk to life.

Admission of this product in the period of breastfeeding is prescribed only if urgently needed. In this case, lactation should be discontinued.

The instructions for use with the preparation "Rumikoz" contain information about the method of taking and the dosing regimen, as well as contraindications and side effects.

The drug "Rumikoz" is taken orally, swallowing capsules whole. It is recommended to take the medicine after eating.

With thrush, Rumikoz is prescribed 200 milligrams twice a day for one day or 200 milligrams once a day for three days.

With a skin fungus, the drug is prescribed at 100 milligrams once a day for two weeks.

With candidiasis of the oral cavity, the drug "Rumikoz" is applied 100 milligrams once a day for two weeks.

With fungal nail lesions, this agent is prescribed at 200 milligrams per day for several months or carries out pulse therapy, that is, courses of treatment (200 milligrams twice a day-one week) are repeated at intervals.

When diseases of internal organs of the fungal nature, the drug is prescribed at 200 milligrams once a day. The duration of the course of treatment can be from two to seven months.

Contraindication to the use of the drug "Rumikoz" is only intolerance of any components of the drug.

Side effects:

- bouts of nausea, abdominal pain, constipation;

- violations of the liver;

- headaches, dizziness;

- allergic reactions on the skin in the form of a rash accompanied by itching;

- loss of hair;

- the menstrual cycle may be disturbed.

Thus, if you are prescribed to treat the drug "Rumikoz", the instructions for use should be carefully examined. Among other things, it contains information that, with prolonged use of this drug, it is necessary to monitor liver function.

In addition, the instructions indicate which medications are contraindicated for taking Rumikoza, as well as those that reduce its therapeutic capacity.

Keep the drug should be at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees in a darkened dry room for not more than two years.