The drug "Irunin" (the cost of which is slightly more than three hundred rubles) belongs to the category of antifungal agents. The medicine has a very wide spectrum of activity. The medication has an effect on yeast fungi, dermatophytes, and mold fungi. Intraconazole is present in the composition of the agent as an active component.
The maximum bioavailability of the substance is noted when using the medication immediately after eating. It should be noted that the active ingredient is found in keratin nails after a week after the start of use. The therapeutic concentration is maintained in the skin for a minimum of six months after a three-month course. A good distribution of the drug in tissues susceptible to fungal diseases is noted . Withdrawal is carried out with feces and urine.
The drug is available in the form of vaginal tablets and oral capsules. It should be said that, despite the comparative availability of the Irunin remedy (the price of the medicine is indicated on the sites of pharmacies), it is necessary to visit a doctor before use.
Indications. Mode of application
The drug is prescribed for pityriasis versicolor, candidomycosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis (including recurrent), visceral candidiasis. The drug Irunin is recommended for nail fungus, systemic mycoses, including aspergillosis, cryptococcosis (including cryptococcal meningitis), sporotrichosis, blastomycosis, and histoplasmosis.
Vaginal tablets are injected into the vagina at bedtime once. For ease of administration, lie on your back and bend your legs slightly. Duration of use is seven or fourteen days. On the recommendation of a specialist, the course can be repeated. Irunin oral capsules for nail fungus and other indications are taken after meals. In this case, maximum absorption of the active component is ensured.
For vulvovaginal candidiasis, one-day treatment is recommended. Dosage - two hundred milligrams twice a day. With pityriasis versicolor and dermatomycosis of smooth skin, the drug is prescribed once a day. Dosage - two hundred milligrams per dose. The duration of treatment is at least a week. For other diseases, the course lasts from two weeks to eight months, depending on the condition of the patient and the neglect of the case. The exact dosage and duration of treatment is determined by the doctor.
Adverse Reactions Contraindications
Using the Irunin remedy for nail fungus and other indications, the patient may notice constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, headache, and fatigue. When taking a medication in women, irregularities in the menstrual cycle are possible. Side effects should also include swelling, rash, itching, urticaria, heart failure, dark staining of urine. The drug is not prescribed for individual intolerance to the components. It is allowed to take the medicine “Irunin” for nail fungus during pregnancy or lactation only if absolutely necessary, taking into account the ratio of potential risk to the fetus or child and the benefit to the mother.
special instructions
The use of the medication for vaginal lesions should be carried out only as directed by the doctor. The drug is not recommended for patients with chronic heart failure. In case of emergency, the doctor must assess the potential risk in relation to the intended benefit. When prescribing the medicine “Irunin” for nail fungus, a patient with chronic heart failure should take into account the dosage regimen, the severity of indications, and individual factors predisposing to aggravation of the disease.