Fungoterbin is an effective antifungal agent, which is produced both for domestic and for outdoor applications. The most popular drug in the form of ointments, due to ease of use and faster to achieve the effect. Before buying the drug requires a complete reading the instructions, as there are contraindications to the use.
The content of the article:
- 1 Release form and composition of the drug Fungoterbin
- 2 The pharmacological properties of the ointment
- 3 Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics
- 4 Indications
- 5 Contraindications
- 6 At what age can use the drug
- 7 Instructions for use, the dosage of the drug
- 8 Side effects of ointment
- 9 Overdose
- 10 special instructions
- 11 drug interactions
- 12 analogs
- 13 Terms, conditions of sale and storage
- 14 Price in drugstores of Moscow, St. Petersburg, regions
- 15 Videos about fungoterbine
Release form and composition of the drug Fungoterbin
Fungoterbin made in 3 basic forms.
Pills:
Description appearance means | Included in the components | Description of the action components | |
It has a white color, round shape. There is a risk, which divides the tablet into 2 equal parts. The tablets are packed into blisters on honeycomb 7 and 10 pcs. The cardboard pack contains 1 or 2 blisters. | The main element | Terbinafine (in tablet contains 250 mg) | White powder, contributing to the destruction of the fungus. |
Excipients | aeroforces | Translucent powder is used to impart the desired drug form and accelerates the removal of toxins. | |
Benzoic acid | It is used to extend the shelf life of the drug. It has antimicrobial properties. | ||
Kollidon 30 | Facilitates slipping the tablet in the digestive tract and it promotes rapid disintegration under the action of gastric juice. | ||
Kollidon CL-M | It is used to make the drug desired consistency. | ||
magnesium stearate | Used for combining constituent components and imparting a uniform consistency. Simultaneously cells accelerates regeneration of nail plates. | ||
Microcrystalline cellulose | It is used to impart the desired consistency and facilitates rapid drug toxins. |
Cream:
It has a white, opaque, smooth consistency. Odor mild. Available in tubes and a volume of 15 '30 | The active ingredient | Terbinafine hydrochloride (100 g cream contains 1 g) | It used to kill fungal infections |
additional components | Vaseline oil | It has a healing and antimicrobial action. Cream imparts the desired consistency. | |
BHT | It is a potent antioxidant. It is used to combine a part of the components. | ||
Urea | It has antitumor properties. When applied topically on the skin forms a protective film. | ||
Purified water | To impart the desired consistency and moisturizing epidermis. | ||
poloxamer | Used To impart the desired creamy consistency. | ||
propylene glycol | Unites components included in the composition. | ||
stearic alcohol | They are potent antiseptics. | ||
cetostearyl alcohol | |||
Tsetostearat macrogol | It attracts pathogens, preventing its further spread. |
Spray:
Transparent liquid. Odorless, colorless and tasteless. Produced in vials at 15 and 30 ml. | The main component | Terbinafine hydrochloride (10 mg contained in 1 g spray) | — |
Extras | BHT | — | |
Urea | — | ||
povidone | It promotes the binding and elimination of toxic substances | ||
propylene glycol | — | ||
ethanol | A potent antiseptic. |
Thanks to the complex composition of the drug not only kills a fungal infection, but also contributes to the rapid recovery of the skin and nail plates. Tablets are used in an extensive fungal infection. A spray when applying ointments causes difficulty or manual handling causes severe pain.
The pharmacological properties of the ointment
Fungoterbin appointed by dermatologists for the destruction of the fungal infection.
Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics
Fungoterbin ointment (instruction manual describes the effect of the drug after its use) has the same effect with tablets and spray. But in a cream formulation contains a smaller list of possible side effects. As well as providing more rapid chilling effect on fungal infection.
After applying the cream to the affected area marked next action components:
- Terbinafine acts on the fungus cells, disrupting their function. This action is to suppress the development process, and abuse detoxifying. As a result, in the cells causes accumulation of toxic substances, which causes them to self-destruction.
- Auxiliary components contribute to:
- elimination of inflammation and itching;
- infected cells quickly soften and rejected;
- cells accelerates the regeneration process of the skin and nail plate;
- in the damaged area is reduced due to water balance wetting properties of the components;
- increase the penetration depth of the main cell layers in the epidermis.
After use, the cream on the skin surface of a thin film that protects against further infection attachment to the affected area.
components of the cream quickly penetrate the skin, hair follicles and nail plates. Absorption into the blood components is not more than 5%.
Consequently, the probability of adverse reaction by the application of the cream is much lower than that of Use tablets (for administration of the drug orally absorbed into the blood more than 70% of the main component). A special feature is the ability of terbinafine to the accumulation in the treated tissues, as a result eliminates the possibility of repetition of the disease as soon as possible.
Indications
The cream is recommended to be used to eliminate the fungus, only after the appointment of the drug by a dermatologist.
Indications for use of the drug are:
- fungal infection of the skin, including the feet, and nail plate;
- candidiasis (a disease caused by the yeast-like fungus);
- chronic fungal diseases;
- to eliminate the fungus in the hairy part.
The cream can be used as a preventive measure in the presence of a fungal disease in the inner circle.
Contraindications
Fungoterbin ointment (instruction manual means prohibits use with contraindications) should not be applied to the skin in the following cases:
- intolerance are part of the components and an allergic reaction to them;
- presence of malignancies;
- violating the integrity of the skin abrasions and open wounds;
- launched alcoholism;
- lupus erythematosus (an immune disease characterized by lesions of the skin and blood vessels).
In the presence of these pathologies cream used under the supervision of a specialist with individual selection of a course of therapy:
- in violation of the activities of the renal system and liver;
- the deterioration of formation of blood;
- metabolic disorders;
- in benign tumor formations;
- violation vascular functioning (bad elasticity blockage, depletion walls).
In the pathology of heart muscle activity of the cream is allowed to be used after consultation with a specialist. An individual choice of course.
At what age can use the drug
Cream (and spray) Fungoterbin can not be used until it reaches 12 years of age. The tablets can be taken after 2 years.
Instructions for use, the dosage of the drug
Fungoterbin ointment and spray appointed to eliminate fungal infection when the disease is not running. The use of tablets in this case is inappropriate, since, according to instructions, they have an extensive list of side effects. They are prescribed for severe course of disease, when the use of external resources does not work.
General rules for the use of cream, regardless of the type of disease:
- Before applying the cream to test the response to a possible allergic reaction. For this means is applied to the back of his hand for 15-30 min. If there is no redness, itching and swelling of the cream can be used.
- The inoculated skin site requires pre-cleaned from possible dirt and sweat secretions using cleaning agents (preferably baby soap or antibacterial).
- Position of the cream and the surrounding areas have to be dry.
- Similarly treated arm.
- The composition is applied neat movements thin layer. You can gently rub the cream. Required to handle and disposed adjacent skin at a distance of 1 cm.
- Avoid getting the cream on the mucous membranes in the mouth.
- After applying the cream to a means to absorb for 15 minutes. If necessary, use a bandage from a clean, soft cloth.
Treatment is carried out according to the rate assigned to a dermatologist. It depends on the type of pathology, shape the flow of gravity.
name of disease | Brief Description of Pathology | The multiplicity of coating a day (once) | Therapy (days) | notes |
Tinea soft skin | Fungal infection affects only the skin. | 1 | 7 | It requires the use of bandages to the treated areas. |
tinea pedis | 1 | 7 | ||
The defeat of skin candidiasis | Yeast fungi often hit a soft skin. | 1-2 | 7-14 | Therapeutic course selected individually by disease severity. |
Damage to the integrity of the epithelium colored lichen. | It is a chronic disease manifested roughness of the skin. | 1-2 | 7 | It requires complex treatment, possible individual adjustment of treatment. |
scalp fungal infection | Pathology cause excessive itching and flaking hair loss. | 1 | 28 | Course duration is established specialist in the dynamics of treatment. |
Fungal infection of the nail plate | Fungal infection spreads to the nail plate and surrounding skin. | 2-3 | 40-70 | If treatment fails, you can replace cream in the tablet form. |
If there is a weak therapeutic effect or the disease is not completely eliminated by the end of the course, the dermatologist selected means replacement or an adjustment of treatment.
Side effects of ointment
Application of ointments sometimes may be accompanied by a negative reaction of the organism.
At the site of application Fungoterbina, the following side effects:
- increasing the temperature characteristics in the treated area;
- redness accompanied by itching or burning;
- appearance of small rash or hives;
- strongly or weakly pronounced skin edema.
These observations are in poor form rarely require discontinuation of treatment. When pronounced allergic symptoms, the drug needs to be replaced. Fungoterbinom treatment is stopped.
In case of accidental contact with the mucous agents or mouth reads:
- strong burning sensation;
- pain in the muscle tissue;
- nausea with vomit;
- moderate or severe headaches;
- violation of smell or taste;
- pain in the gastrointestinal tract;
- violation stool consistency (diarrhea);
- frequent urination process;
- kidney malfunction;
- deterioration of the breathing process.
It is important to quickly remove the cream from the mucosa or stomach wash, with further application of sorbents (activated charcoal). If necessary, contact the nearest hospital for the provision of skilled care. Deposit required to analyze a possible change in the composition of blood.
Overdose
Fungoterbin ointment (operating instruction requires strict compliance with a course of therapy) used after the assignment means and determining a specialist of therapy. Independently increase multiplicity applying the cream or duration of treatment is forbidden.
If overdose occurs Fungoterbinom gain side effects of the drug. It may require treatment in a nearby hospital.
special instructions
At elimination of fungal infection using Fungoterbin cream should consider specific features of the product:
- the active ingredient rapidly accumulates in the hair and follicles, and sebaceous glands. 7-14 days accumulation occurs in the nail plate and the epidermis. This effect is observed only with regular use of the drug. This provides protection to the treated zone of the risk of reinfection;
- in violation of the periodicity of applying the cream or self-termination of treatment (due to the improved well-being to the end of the course), perhaps re-infection by a fungal infection;
- in the absence of positive dynamics of treatment after 7 days of using the cream, requires re-determination of the kind of fungus (means no detrimental effect on all individuals). It may require adjustment of the treatment with the replacement of cream on the tablet form or analogs;
- when applying the cream should not come into contact with mucous membranes or exposed to the oral cavity;
- during the period of gestation is allowed to use the cream, but only under the close supervision of a specialist. In conducting the tests did not reveal a violation of a child's development. But since the effect of the drug on the fetus are not fully understood (it gets about 5% for external use) cream appointed in rare cases;
- breastfeeding use creams made under the supervision of a specialist. Since the major component of blood flow enters the milk (when using lotions its concentration is very low when compared to the tablet form);
- application of the cream does not affect the deterioration of concentration, so its use can be combined with driving a vehicle, and the performance of work requiring attention.
In the treatment of fungal infection of the nail plate to cut your nails is not recommended on hand for 3 weeks, up until 6 weeks. In the treatment and after disinfect clothes, shoes and bedding. Otherwise the risk of repeat pathology increases.
drug interactions
Fungoterbin ointment (User application means does not contain the particular restriction on combination therapy) may be used together with other antifungal drugs oral administration. If necessary, the use of other external agents (for moisturizing creams and skin nutrition) recommended clarify possible interaction of the attending specialist.
analogs
In the presence of adverse reactions or contraindications dermatologist analogs are assigned for external use of the following list.
drug Name | View release | Age restrictions | Instructions reception rate | notes | Price, rub.) |
Atifin | Cream | After 2 years | Apply 1-2 times a day for 7-14 days | It has a minimum list of side effects | 240 |
Hexicon | Gel | Up to 18 years under the supervision of a specialist | Use 2 times a day to 10 days | There are nuances in use, to be discussed with a specialist | 280 |
Dermazol | Cream | After 3 years | The cream is applied 1-2 times a day for up to 28 days | The drug is not absorbed into the bloodstream | 210 |
Lamiderm | Cream | After 12 years | It used up to 2 times a day for no more than 14 days | It is a complete analog Fungoterbina | 140 |
Lamisil | Ointment | After 12 years | The ointment is applied 1-2 times a day up to 14 days | Long shelf life of 5 years | 580 |
Lamikon | Cream | After 18 years | It used up to 2 times a day for no more than 14 days | It may require an adjustment therapy alone | 200 |
Mikozan | Serum | After 4 years | Applied 2 times a day to 5 weeks | Eliminates the fungal infection of the nail plate only | 860 |
Terbizil | Cream | With 2 years | therapy appointed expert | It has a long shelf life of up to 5 years | 370 |
terbinafine | Cream | After 3 years | Used up to 2 times per day. The duration of therapy depends on the type of pathology. | It is a complete analog Fungoterbina | 100 |
travogen | Cream | From 1 month | It used 1 time per day up to 4 weeks | It has virtually no side effects and side effects | 870 |
ekzifin | Ointment | After 2 years | The course chosen by the type of pathology | It has a large list of side effects | 240 |
cream substitute can only produce a dermatologist. Specifying a drug may worsen the disease.
Terms, conditions of sale and storage
Cream requires the following storage conditions:
- away from sunlight and reach of children;
- temperature range of 15-25 degrees;
- tightly closed.
When these conditions are met the cream keeps the therapeutic effect of 2 years from the date of issue. Can be purchased at the pharmacy without a prescription.
Price in drugstores of Moscow, St. Petersburg, regions
The cost of the volume of cream 15 g varies from place of purchase of the region and a network of pharmacies.
City | The minimum cost (in rubles). | Maximum price (in rubles). |
Moscow | 260 | 370 |
St. Petersburg | 255 | 365 |
Yekaterinburg | 240 | 390 |
Permian | 260 | 350 |
Volgograd | 240 | 290 |
Khabarovsk | 290 | 360 |
Sochi | 275 | 330 |
Fungoterbin recommended to use after the examination and determination of the type of fungal infection.
Only after that a dermatologist will be able to choose the right course of the drug. Ointment to eliminate the pathology is more popular due to the minimum list of side effects and the possibility of use in the treatment. Before buying you need to read the instructions on the possible presence of contraindications.
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