'Pimafucin' cream - a remedy for mycoses

"Pimafucin" cream is an antifungal drug of local action. In its composition, the active ingredient is natamycin, which is a macrolide antibiotic of the polyene series. "Pimafucin" cream has a wide range of antimicrobial activity. This drug acts fungicidal: the death of microorganisms is caused by blocking the synthesis of sterols, which form the basis of the cell wall of the fungi. Candida fungi are highly sensitive to this drug. Somewhat less sensitivity is noted for dermatophytes. At the present stage, there have been no cases of resistance to "Pimafucin" in clinical practice.

"Pimafucin" cream has a local effect. This drug does not cause a systemic reaction of the body, since it is not absorbed from the skin and mucous membranes.

In what cases is "Pimafucin" shown ? Instruction for use recommends its use in the presence of infection in a fungal organism that is sensitive to natamycin. Thus, this cream will help with fungal diseases of nails, skin, mucous membranes, intestines, mouth, auditory canal. In addition, "Pimafucin" is effective for vulvitis, vaginitis, vulvovaginitis, balanopisthitis, which are caused by Candida fungi. This drug is also used for the complex treatment of severe systemic disease of fungal origin as an auxiliary component.

The drug with natamycin is used for skin and nail mycoses (dermatomycosis), including candidiasis. "Pimafucin" cream should be applied to the affected area several times a day (1-4) for 2-3 weeks. In the presence of lesions of candida origin in the sexual partner, it is necessary to apply this drug to the anogenital zone. If a patient has chronic vulvovaginal candidiasis, intravaginal suppositories and "Pimafucin" cream are used. It should be noted that during the use of this drug sex life is no longer necessary. In fungal lesions of the intestine, it is also necessary to apply the cream to the anogenital zone as an auxiliary treatment, for sanitation.

Possible side effects with topical application of "Pimafucin" - the appearance of a burning sensation, as well as irritation of tissues of weak expression at the site of application.

Contraindicated use of this drug in the presence of hypersensitivity to its components. It is not dangerous for pregnant, lactating women and even newborn babies.

Clinically significant interactions of this drug with others have not been identified.

Overdose of "Pimafucin" is extremely unlikely, which is due to its low absorption at local application.

This drug is produced in tubes of 30 g. The cream is 2%. Contains 1 g of "Pimafucin" - 20 mg of natamycin.

Thus, in the composition of this drug active substance is natamycin. As additional, the following are used: cetostearic alcohol, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, decyloleate, cetyl wax, propylene glycol, and purified water.

If you have a lesion of fungal origin, then you will help "Pimafucin" cream. Reviews about its use are positive both from patients and from doctors. However, do not forget that it is the specialist who can correctly diagnose your disease, and, therefore, choose the right drug for you. Therefore, at the first signs of fungal infection, seek help from a specialist doctor, and only then use this medication. This will allow you to avoid health problems in the future!