Fungus, deprive .... How many infectious diseases can be picked up, it would seem, from "nowhere". Discomfort, itchy and reddened skin, "eaten" fungus nails - this is only a small part of the problems that can bring us a fungal infection. Fortunately, modern medicine makes it possible to quickly get rid of an unpleasant acquisition and has a wide arsenal of medical products that help to get rid of it. Today we will try to tell you how to get rid of this infection with the help of Lamizil fungus ointment.
Structure of the preparation
In 1 g of ointment contains:
- 10 mg of terbinafine hydrochloride;
- purified water, polosorbate 60;
- isopropyl myristate;
- cetyl alcohol
- stearyl alcohol;
- benzyl alcohol;
- sodium hydroxide;
- sorbitan stearate;
- cetyl palmitate.
Principle of action Lamizila
The main active substance, which is part of the ointment from the fungus Lamisil - terbinafine, it effectively destroys various types of fungal spores, such as:
- Microsporum
- Trichophyton
- Pityrosporum
- Candida.
Terbinafine - a substance that affects the fungal infection, suppresses its growth at an early stage of development. Terbinafine makes it impossible to biosynthesize sterols in the cell membrane of the fungus, and this, in turn, leads to a lack of ergosterol and, as a result, leads to death of the fungal cell.
Indications for the use of ointment Lamisil
The product is intended for topical and oral use. Has a wide area of antifungal action, in a small concentration of fungicidal action against dermatophytes, molds, as well as some varieties of dimorphic fungi. This drug is harmless to the hormonal and normal cells of the human body and has a high degree of efficiency.
The drug is prescribed for mycoses of various types:
- inguinal fungus;
- fungus of scalp;
- colored lichen;
- mycosis of smooth skin ;
- intertrigo.
Perfectly helps ointment Lamisil from nail fungus.
How to use Lamisil?
Lamisil, despite the form of release, whether it is a cream, gel, spray, or solution, has a similar application method on the skin and is easy to apply. And this makes it possible to use it not only at home, but, if necessary, outside it.
Before applying the drug, the affected areas of the skin should be thoroughly cleaned and dried, then apply the drug. Antifungal ointment Lamisil is practically not absorbed into the blood, it immediately begins to act. The effect of treatment with ointment is achieved in 1-2 weeks.
It is important to remember that Lamisil is not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women, as well as children up to the age of two.