Nitrofungin - a remedy for the fight against fungus. Has an antiseptic, disinfectant effect, inhibits the growth of fungi and bacteria.
Composition, form of release, package
The product is manufactured in alcohol solution for external processing. Sold in a bottle of dark glass in a cardboard box. Vials are sold with a volume of 10 and 25 ml. In a combination drug, 1 ml of the drug contains 10 mg of chloronitrophenol.
Adjuvants include triethylene glycol, ethyl alcohol and purified water. The liquid has a lemon yellow color.
Forms of release Nitrofungin
Manufacturer
Nitrofungin is produced by the company Teva, which is located in Israel. Produced by the company "Ivex".
Indications for use
The main indication for use is dermatomycosis, that is, various skin diseases caused by a fungal lesion. The agent is used for:
- mycosis stop,
- candidiasis of the dermis,
- epidermophytosis of groin and stop,
- with ringworm and pityriasis,
- microsporia,
- of fibrofitium.
May be used for prophylactic purposes. Helps to prevent staphylococcal and streptococcal infections.
How to use Nitrofungin in otomycosis:
Contraindications
Do not use this medication on alcohol for allergic reactions to drug components.
Mechanism of action
The main active ingredient is the derivative of undecylenic acid. It has a powerful fungicidal action. At the course of reception suppresses the vital activity of various microorganisms.
The drug does not enter the systemic bloodstream, so it can be used to treat with weakened immunity. Nitrofungin has an antiseptic and disinfectant effect, inhibits the growth of yeast-like and other fungi.
Instruction for use
The drug is prescribed to persons over 15 years of age. To achieve a therapeutic effect, it is necessary to treat affected areas every day or dig in the ears 2-3 times a day.the product should not be diluted with water, applied pointwise or rubbed into the skin.
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Side effects of
Skin allergic reactions, photodermatitis can develop. The latter consists in increased susceptibility to the rays of the sun. In rare cases, signs of local irritation on the dermis are revealed. These include tightness of the skin, redness and itching.
Overdose
If the formulation gets into healthy areas, they should be rinsed under running water, then apply vegetable or eucalyptus oil to them. If ingested, there may appear:
- diarrhea,
- vomiting,
- strong CNS excitation,
- syncope.
In rare cases, an overdose of the nervous and cardiovascular system is suppressed. It is possible to stain the urine in green. If you do not provide timely assistance in case of poisoning, pulmonary edema, damage to the urinary system or liver can develop as consequences.
Therapeutic method is gastric lavage and reception of enterosorbents. Doctors do not recommend inducing vomiting.
Special instructions
When handling the ears, Nitrofurgin should not be used if the tympanic membrane is damaged. If the product is on mucous membranes, a burn may occur. Do not follow the zones treated with the formulation, exposed to sunlight.
In pregnancy, a drug can be prescribed only if the potential benefit to the woman exceeds the possible risks to the fetus.
During the treatment period, the issue of terminating breastfeeding is resolved. Children under the age of 15 years are contraindicated because of insufficiently conducted clinical studies.
Drug Interaction
It is not known, but when the acidity of the treated surface increases, as well as when interacting with biological fluids and other organics, the effectiveness of treatment decreases.
Reviews about droplets
Users note that because of the low cost the medicine can be easily bought for the treatment or prevention of fungal diseases. The medicine has the smell of alcohol. Visible results appear after about 2-3 weeks of use.
Prices for Nitrofungin
Nitrofungin is one of the most affordable drugs. The price starts from 157 rubles. Because of its high efficiency, it is in demand, therefore it is necessary to specify the availability in the pharmacy. The maximum price reaches 400 rubles for a solution of external application of 25 ml.
Analogues
The analogues of the active substance are:
- Nitrofungin Teva, Neo;
- Nichlofen.
Cheap
These include:
- Clotrimazole. Produced in Poland. Contraindicated in allergies and in the first trimester of pregnancy.
- Terbinafine. It is not used in children, with alcoholism or for the treatment of people with renal and hepatic insufficiency.
Synonyms of medication
- Amicon,
- Bifonazole,
- Dermazole,
- Candide,
- Lamisil,
- Lomexin,
- Clion D 100,
- Salicylic acid,
- Keto Plus.
Nitrofungin analogues
in the photo. Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies
Nitrofungin can be bought in pharmacies without a prescription.
Storage conditions and shelf life
The bottle is stored at a temperature of 10 to 25 degrees in a place protected from light and children. Shelf life is 5 years.