"Lamisil cream"

The medicinal cream is used to treat various fungal infections of the skin caused by dermatophytes Epidermophyton floccosum, fungi of the genus Trichophyton (eg rubrum, mentagrophytes, verrucosum, violaceum) and Microsporum canis (ringworm). Yeast skin infections, mainly due to Candida fungi (eg, Candida albicans). Multicolored lichen, which is provoked by Pityrosporum orbiculare (Malassezia furfur) also treats the drug "Lamizil Cream". The instruction contains information on indications for use against diaper rash, inguinal epidermophythy, fungal infection, which causes lightening or darkening of the skin on the neck, chest, hands or feet, as well as in the defeat of nails.

The drug "Lamisil Cream" contains the active ingredient terbinafine hydrochloride, which is an antifungal agent: it is used to treat infections caused by fungi. Terbinafine, by interfering with the cell membranes of fungi and yeast, kills them. Violation of the production of ergosterol (an important component of fungal cell membranes) helps to stop the reproduction of fungi. Cellular membranes of fungi ensure the integrity of the cell, separating it from its external environment. They do not allow penetration of undesirable substances into the cell and exclude the leakage of its contents. The agent "Lamisil Cream" helps to damage these membranes, which kills fungi and cleans from infection.

A cream containing terbinafine is applied to the skin to treat a wide range of fungal infections. Improvement of the condition is usually observed after a few days (at a prescribed rate if the patient used the cream). Reviews say that the treatment should be fully completed, only in this case it will be possible to prevent the return of the disease. The drug refers to allylamines, has a wide range of antifungal effects. Structural analogues of its active substance: preparations Terbinafine, Tebikur, Terbinafine Pfizer, Terbinafine-MFF, Terbix, Terbinafine-Teva, Terbinafine-Sar, Terbinoks, Termikon , "Terbifin", "Tigal-sanovel", "Binafin", "Lamikan", "Mykonorm", "Onihon", "Terbized-Adzhio", "Atifin", "Terbizil", "Lamitel", "Ungusan", " Cidokan, Mikoterbin, Fungoterbin, Exeter, Exifin.

Use the drug "Lamisil Cream" by applying to the skin. Before this, it is necessary to clean and thoroughly dry the surface to be treated. Lubricate a thin layer of cream affected area and the skin around it: a day, usually one or two times (as indicated on the product packaging). After using the drug, you should wash your hands thoroughly. These areas should not be wrapped, covered or bandaged unless instructed to do so. The drug can not be used to treat the eyes, nose, mouth or vagina. The dose and duration of treatment depend on the type of infection. Do not use the product "Lamisil Cream" to use more often or longer than indicated in the instructions or prescribed by a doctor. This may increase the risk of side effects. Treatment should be regular, only then the maximum benefit is achieved. If you stop it before the deadline, it can lead to a relapse. It is necessary to inform the doctor if the condition worsens or does not improve within 2 weeks.

Sometimes there are side effects from terbinafine. The agent "Lamisil Cream" can cause burning, irritation or itching on the areas where it was applied. If any of these effects persists, you need to notify the physician who may consider it necessary to continue treatment because the risk of developing side infections is lesser than in fungal infection. Many people using this medication do not have serious adverse reactions. But immediately it is necessary to consult a doctor if there are rare but serious side problems: the formation of blisters, edema. An urgent medical consultation is also necessary if serious allergic symptoms appear: rash, itching, swelling (especially of the face, tongue, throat), severe dizziness, respiratory failure.