Clotrimazole solution: instructions and usage details

Fungus is an unpleasant affliction, which brings a lot of trouble and is also difficult to treat. Despite the fact that the affected area can not be completely ill, it is impossible to start pathology. The drug "Clotrimazole" is considered an effective antifungal agent. The most pronounced therapeutic effect is the solution. "Clotrimazole" is able not only to eliminate unpleasant symptoms of pathology, but also to influence the causative agent of the disease.

Description and composition of the preparation

"Clotrimazole" refers to the antimycotic group of drugs based on imidazole derivatives and has a wide range of effects. Due to various forms of release (candles, solution, vaginal tablets, cream) it is used in the treatment of fungal lesions of the skin, nail plates, mouth. Depending on the type of pathology, the specialist selects the most optimal form of the drug "Clotrimazole".

A solution intended for topical administration is a relatively new form of drug release. Antimycotic action due to the presence of clotrimazole - a substance that is an imidazole derivative. Is active in yeast fungi, dermatophytes, dimorphic fungi. The agent has an extremely high penetrating power.

When should I apply the solution?

"Clotrimazole" in the form of a solution is most effective in fungal lesions of nail plates, if the pathogen is a microorganism sensitive to the active ingredient. Onychomycosis can cause a variety of pathogens - dermatophytes, trichophytes, yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida, moldy fungi, infecting one or several nails (most often on legs).

Indication for the use of the solution is also the presence of the following pathological conditions:

• Microsporium;
• Colored lichen ;
• Interdigital fungus;
• Dermatophytosis;
• Dermatomycosis;
• Erythrasma;
• Candidiasis stomatitis ;
• Pityriasis lichen.

Principles of treatment of onychomycosis

With the timely access for help to specialists, you can get rid of nail fungus with the help of topical products. If the pathology in the advanced stage - do not do without taking systemic antifungal medicines. As part of complex therapy, you can use an antimycotic solution of clotrimazole (or its analogs) and a drug in tablets. The duration of treatment will depend on the stage of the disease course.

Antifungal drugs in liquid form (sprays, solutions) create a high concentration of the active substance on the nail plate, which can not be achieved with the help of systemic medicines. In this case, such a drug is not absorbed into the bloodstream and can not cause side effects.

Remove the nail plate for better penetration of the preparation is necessary only in case of its strong deformation and thickening. During the period of therapy, you should visit the doctor every two weeks for follow-up and correction of the treatment regimen.

Clotrimazole solution: application of the agent

To effectively influence the fungus pathogen, the affected area is treated at least 2 times a day. Apply the solution to a clean surface in sufficient quantity. If the nail plate is strongly affected by the fungus, it must be softened and maximally removed with scissors and a cosmetic nail file. The course of treatment should be at least 4 weeks. Experts recommend using the solution until the healthy nail grows.

When treating the mouth with a solution, use a cotton swab or gauze swab. The liquid is applied directly to the auxiliaries and only then the oral mucosa is treated. Clotrimazole (solution) The instruction for use recommends using for this purpose at least 4 times a day. After treatment of the oral cavity, it is necessary to refrain from eating.

Contraindications

The topical preparation "Clotrimazole" (solution) from the fungus can not be used by all patients. If the patient is hypersensitive to the active ingredient or ancillary components, the drug should not be used. Contraindications the manufacturer also includes the first trimester of pregnancy.

Features of the drug

The agent can be used to treat fungal infections in children, but after a doctor's prior consultation. Large areas of the skin at the same time treated with a solution is still not recommended. For the treatment of onychomycosis, you should choose lightweight breathable shoes.

During the lactation period, the drug is allowed to use, but it should be done with caution. On the area of the mammary glands with a fungal disease it is forbidden to apply a solution. "Clotrimazole" in this case should be replaced with a more gentle means.

Interaction with other drugs

Assigning the patient a solution in the complex therapy, the doctor takes into account its combination with other drugs. In some cases, the antimycotic agent inhibits the action of other medications.

Dexamethasone in high concentration reduces the therapeutic effectiveness of the drug "Clotrimazole". A solution from nail fungus is better not to use simultaneously with polyene antibiotics.

Adverse events

When observing the rules of application of the remedy and the recommendations of the doctor regarding the treatment, the solution should not provoke the appearance of an undesirable reaction. In rare cases, patients complain of redness of the skin, itching. Such a reaction may indicate an increased sensitivity to the components of the drug. In the future, use a solution with similar symptoms is not recommended.

What do patients say about the drug Clotrimazole?

The solution of the reviews deserved a rather contradictory. Some patients complain of a complete lack of therapeutic effect of the drug. In most cases, this result is observed with self-treatment, when the causative agent of infection has not been established. If the agent was prescribed by the mycologist after the examination, a positive result will not take long.

The effect of the drug on the initial stage of development of the disease. To significant advantages include the cost of the solution compared with other popular antifungal agents. A bottle of 15 ml will cost the buyer 120-140 rubles. To complete the full course of treatment, in a simple case, only two vials of the drug are sufficient.

Six months after the end of therapy, it is necessary to undergo a follow-up examination with a specialist. This will help prevent the recurrence of fungal infection. After all, as you know, getting rid of this pathology completely is quite difficult.

Drug analogues

If necessary, the specialist can choose a substitute, which will be no less effective than the solution. "Clotrimazole" has both structural analogues, and similar in therapeutic effect. The most effective antimycotic drugs include the following:

• "Kandizol" is a structural analogue of the original medicine. It has fungistatic and fungicidal action. Sensitivity to it is shown by gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms, fungi, dermatophytes.
• "Kanison" - an effective antifungal agent, available in the form of a solution, cream and vaginal tablets. The drug has a number of contraindications, which should be familiarized with without fail before use.
• "Mycosorp" - an antifungal medication based on bifonazole (a series of imidazole) is available in the form of an ointment and a solution. Effective with trichophytosis, microsporia, infection with moldy and yeast-like fungi, dermatophytosis.

If you suspect a fungal disease, you need to ask your doctor for help as soon as possible. To determine the pathogen causative agent, scrapes are removed from the affected area. After that, the specialist will be able to select an effective treatment.