Cream "Exeter": instructions for use and reviews

One of the most common dermatological ailments now is mycosis. Pathology can affect the skin and nail plates. To get rid of this problem, it is important to choose the right medicine. Highly effective drug, able to suppress the development of fungus, is the cream "Exeter". The drug is intended for local application, which significantly reduces the risk of side effects.

Description of the tool

Fungal infection of the nail plates can hardly be medicated, especially in neglected cases.

Doctors recommend using during the therapy antifungal preparations of local and systemic influence to achieve a positive result of treatment. The "Exeter" tool proved to be very successful. Cream instructions for use recommends the use for various types of fungal infection of the skin and nails.

The product, produced in the form of a cream, is intended for external use and has a uniform texture and characteristic odor. The drug is able to suppress the development of pathology due to the effect on the enzyme present in the cells of the fungus-squalene epoxidase. Further life activity of the fungus becomes impossible and it dies.

Forms and composition

The preparation "Exter" in the form of a cream and tablets for oral use is produced by the Russian pharmaceutical company "OZONE". The agent belongs to the group of allylamines and has a fungicidal effect on many varieties of fungi. The cream is produced in aluminum tubes, 15 g in volume, or in glass jars. In 100 g of topical application, 1 g of the main active substance terbinafine is contained. In one Exeter tablet, 250 mg of terbinafine is available.

Both forms of the drug can be used as part of the complex treatment of fungal infection.

The main component of the drug is effective against pathogens of dermatomycosis and multi-colored lichen, yeast-like fungi from the genus Candida, moldy and dimorphic fungi. Concerning yeast-like fungi, the drug can also have fungistatic effects, that is, slow down their growth.

Auxiliary components in the composition of the cream are such substances as benzyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide, polysorbate, isopropyl myristate.

How does it work?

Cream "Exeter" is characterized by a cumulative effect. After application to the site affected by the fungus, the agent diffuses and accumulates in places that are most often affected by a pathogenic pathogen: in the nails and in the hair follicles. High concentrations of Exter have a fungicidal effect. From the body the product is excreted along with the urine in the form of metabolites.

Indication for appointment

The drug is used to treat fungal infection of the skin and nails. According to the instructions, the cream can be prescribed if the patient has the following pathologies:

• Onychomycosis - fungal infection of nail plates;
• Microsporia, trichophytosis - infection with the fungus of the scalp;
• Dermatomycosis, epidermophytia - the presence of fungus on the skin;
• Colored lichen;
• Candidiasis of the mucous membranes.

Exeter (cream): instructions for use

The feedback from specialists shows that this is a very effective tool that can completely relieve the patient of such an unpleasant disease as mycosis.

To achieve a positive result, it is important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the use of the cream.

You can use an antifungal agent only after consulting a specialist and submitting tests to determine the type of pathogen. You should consult a doctor already at the initial stage of the disease and do not engage in self-medication, because fungal infections start requiring a longer course of treatment and are not always amenable to therapy.

How to use?

The cream should be applied 1-2 times a day on the affected skin or nail plates. The duration of such therapy usually does not exceed 2 weeks. If during this time the patient does not see any improvement, it is necessary to consult a dermatologist and select another antifungal agent.

If necessary, additional tablets may be prescribed. The treatment regimen should be determined by a specialist, given the severity of the condition and the age of the patient. It should be borne in mind that Exeter's cream prohibits the use of the instruction for the treatment of fungal infections in children under 12 years of age.

"Exter" with onychomycosis

Get rid of onychomycosis - fungus nails - quite difficult. The ailment needs constant monitoring and drug therapy. In order to overcome pathology, it is necessary to establish the exact nature of the pathogen and to select special preparations. Self-treatment with onychomycosis is highly undesirable, because in most cases this leads only to a significant deterioration in the condition.

In the process of clinical studies, the effectiveness of the treatment of nail fungus with Exeter cream was proved. Domestic drug has proved itself from the positive side, even despite the high enough cost. The price fluctuates between 280-340 rubles per tube, with a volume of 15 mg. At the initial stage of the disease it is recommended to use only "Exter" (cream). Feedback from specialists and patients suggests that at this stage, the drug is able to quickly overcome pathology. In more serious cases, a systemic effect on the body will be required. During the treatment of mycoses, it is desirable to exclude the use of other medications to avoid allergic reactions.

Contraindications

Antifungal agent for external use "Exter" has some contraindications to use. The instruction says that the drug is not used in the presence of hypersensitivity to the active substance terbinafine or other components in the cream. It is also forbidden to use the drug for people who have a history of chronic liver or kidney pathology, serious metabolic disorders.

Do not prescribe cream Exeter to children under 12 years and women during pregnancy and lactation. The active ingredient is able to penetrate the placental barrier and breast milk. If it is necessary to use the product during feeding, pediatricians recommend that the baby be transferred to food with artificial milk formulas.

Are there any side effects?

The cream, unlike tablets, is much less likely to cause negative reactions of the body. The product for external use may cause an allergic reaction.

Patients note that after the application of the cream, itching, flaking and reddening of the skin sometimes occurs. Less common are cases of the development of Stevens-Jones syndrome, alopecia, psoriatic-like eruptions.

special instructions

During the application of the cream, it should be avoided on the mucous membrane of the eyes, mouth and nose. If you accidentally swallow the product, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may develop. If on the background of treatment with Exeter cream develop allergic reactions, you should completely stop using the drug and contact a specialist.

Preliminary preparation

Many patients are interested in what to process nails before applying Exter cream. Doctors say that you do not need to use any additional means for this. For effective treatment of onychomycosis, it is important only to properly prepare the nail plate for application of the medicine and follow the doctor's recommendations regarding the therapy regimen.

Affected area must first be thoroughly washed under running water with antibacterial soap. Then the surface of the nail should be cut as much as possible with a special nail file. This is necessary for a deeper penetration of the active ingredient of the drug. After this, the affected area is again thoroughly washed and dried. After performing all the above manipulations, you can start applying the product.

In case of onychomycosis, Exeter cream should be applied no more than twice a day. The duration of therapy is determined only by a specialist. It is recommended that you fully undergo treatment with the drug to avoid re-infection. Usually symptomatic relief is observed a few days after the beginning of treatment with an antifungal drug based on terbinafine. If there is no positive result, the doctor will help you choose the substitutes for the Exter (cream). The analogue may also contain an active substance or have a similar therapeutic effect.

The agent has similar properties and a broad spectrum of action. The cost of the cream is much lower and is about 80 rubles per package (15 g).

Another effective analog is "Mikozan" in the form of serum. The basis of this drug is a unique component - the filtrate of the enzyme rye. However, the drug should be used only in cases of mild infection.

Popular Substitutes

The main analogue of Exeter is Terbinafine, which is also available as a cream, ointment, spray and tablets.

A popular antifungal medication is also considered "Lamisil" based on terbinafine. For external use, you can use this remedy in the form of an ointment, lotion, spray and gel. Systemic effects are tablets "Lamizil".