The drug "Pimafucin" (ointment, tablets, suppositories). annotation

The drug "Pimafucin" (ointment, tablets, suppositories) belongs to the category of antifungal polyene antibiotics of macrolide group. The drug has a wide range of effects. The drug has a fungicidal effect. The active ingredient natamycin binds sterols in the cell membrane of the fungus. As a result, the integrity of the wall function is violated. This leads, in turn, to the death of the pathogen. To the medicine "Pimafucin" (ointment, tablets, suppositories) the most pathogenic yeast fungi, especially the genus Candida, are sensitive. The drug is relatively less effective than dermatophytes. In clinical practice, there is no resistance to the drug. Against the background of oral administration, the drug is almost not absorbed. When applied externally absorbability is also almost not observed. In this regard, the drug does not have systemic effects.

The drug "Pimafucin" (ointment, tablets, suppositories): indications

In tableted form, the drug is used to prevent and treat candidiasis in the intestine, including after receiving cytostatics, antibiotics, corticosteroids. The drug "Pimafucin" (ointment) recommends the instruction for fungal lesions of the skin and mucous membranes, provoked by pathogens that are sensitive to the drug. The indications include balanstities, vulvovaginitis, vulvitis, vaginitis, pathologies due to the activity of Candida fungi, candidiasis of nails and skin. The remedy is recommended for external otitis, provoked (primarily) by fungi or complicated by candidiasis. The indications are also dermatomycosis. Suppositories are prescribed for vulvovaginitis, vulvitis, vaginitis due to fungi Candida.

The drug "Pimafucin" (ointment, tablets, suppositories): the way of application

Inside with candidiasis of the intestine is prescribed on a tablet (100 mg) 4 r. per day. Duration of use - an average of a week. For children, the dosage is the same, the frequency of application is 2 r. in a day. The drug "Pimafucin" (ointment) is applied to the affected areas no more than four times during the day. With mycosis in the external ear canal before use, the affected area is cleaned and dried. After applying the medicine, a cotton swab is placed in the ear. Suppositories are prescribed for 1 pc. For three to six days. The introduction is carried out in a horizontal position. It is advisable to use the drug in the evening (at night). Depending on the course of vaginitis, the specialist may prescribe an additional oral administration of the agent. Dosage with this - 1 tablet 4 r. in a day. The duration of treatment is 10-20 days. After elimination of symptoms it is recommended to continue therapy for several days to fix the effect.

"Pimafucin" remedy: price

Ointment is in pharmacies just over 500 rubles.

Adverse Reactions

Against the backdrop of treatment, there is probably a slight irritation, diarrhea, nausea. When using the ointment, a burning sensation is possible. If there is an increase in negative reactions, you need to visit a doctor, stopping the use of the medicine.