The article discusses the instructions for use and reviews for the medicine “Loceryl”.
The external environment is often aggressive to human health, because it is inhabited by harmful microorganisms. There are about five hundred varieties of fungal strains that can infect the body. They affect the internal organs, hair and skin. Some fungi can be located on the nails of the legs and hands, and as a result, a special disease develops - onychomycosis.
This pathology is quite difficult to treat, requires a long therapy, which consists in treating nails with drugs - varnishes, creams and ointments. In this article we will talk about the drug for the fungus "Lotserile".
Instructions for use with it are very detailed.
How does nail polish affect nail fungus?
Onychomycosis causes a pathogen that has a fairly dense membrane and protein structure. To combat it, "Lotseril" is used - a drug against fungus for external use. The solution, applied with a special scapula, produces a fungicidal and fungistatic effect, which is based on a change in the cell membrane of the fungus by disrupting sterol biosynthesis. The active component of the drug is amorolfin, which inhibits two different enzymes that are involved in the biosynthesis of ergosterol, namely delta7-delta8-isomerase and delta14-reductase.
In the instructions for use, the cream "Loceryl" is not specified. On sale it will not be possible to find.
Amorolfin has a wide range of effects. It is active in the fight against such fungi as Candida, Sporothrix, Pityrosporum, Histoplasma, Cryptococcus, Coccidioides, Trichophyton, Wangiella, Microsporum, Fonseceae, Epidermophyton, Cladosporium, Alternaria, Scopulariopsis, Hendersonula.
Although the drug is also antibacterial, it is only active against the bacteria Actinomyces.
Lotseril thus destroys the fungal membrane at the cellular level, and the microorganism then dies.
The drug almost immediately enters the nail, its active effect on parasites and concentration at the same time last for ten days. The solution accumulates in the nail plate and almost does not enter the blood stream, that is, it does not cause significant harm to the human body.
Indications for use
According to the instructions for use, "Lotseril" is used only for the prevention or treatment of nail fungus. Monotherapy, that is, treatment with this medicine only, is indicated if the focus of the fungus spreads no more than 30% of the surface of the nail.
The drug for prevention should be applied no more than once a week.
Features of use
As indicated by the instructions for use, "Loceryl", although it is called varnish, is actually rather a special therapeutic solution that causes the death of the fungus. However, the method of its application - using a spatula or brush - has led to the fact that the drug is most often called varnish. The bottle can be a volume of 2.5 or 5 milliliters.
According to the instructions for use, the Lotseril varnish should be applied with a special spatula about 2-3 times a week, after which it should be left to dry for 3-5 minutes until it is completely absorbed. Rules for using the medicine:
- Before applying the solution, you need to prepare the nails - steam them in a bath with soda or salt;
- a special nail file should remove the most damaged sections of the nail plate, and cut the nails as short as possible;
- the nails are dried with a clean cloth until completely dry;
- degrease nails with a special swab;
- with the spatula present in the kit, the product is applied to the nails with a thick layer and left until completely absorbed, this usually takes 3-5 minutes.
At the initial stage, treatment on average can last up to two months. If the focus is more neglected, the solution is applied for at least six months.
Contraindications
In accordance with the instructions for use with "Loceryl", since the drug almost does not enter the blood plasma, it has minimal contraindications. The manufacturer does not recommend using varnish in the following situations:
- children's age (the effect of the drug on the child's body has not been studied);
- individual sensitivity of the patient to the composition of the drug.
In addition, you can not use "Lotseril" during breastfeeding and pregnancy. In all other cases, the drug is approved for use. Before this, you should consult a specialist regarding complex treatment and dosage.
What else does the application instruction for Lotseril from nail fungus tell us?
Side effects
During the application of the varnish, local reactions may appear, including peeling of the epidermis at the edges of the nails, itching, rash, hyperthermia and redness.
An increase in adverse events is observed in case of an overdose of the drug and its use more often than once every two days. In addition, there may be allergic local reactions. If any unpleasant signs occur, you must stop using the drug, and then get the advice of a dermatologist who will prescribe another medication.
Precautionary measures
According to the instructions for use for Loceryl, in order for the therapy to lead the patient to the desired result, you should familiarize yourself with the precautions and observe them.
The drug is applied to the nail plate, avoiding the skin. If it gets on the epidermis, it can cause irritation and redness.
It is better to use disposable nail files, but if metal reusable ones are used, they need to be cleaned after each use with a disinfectant.
It is forbidden to process healthy nails with nail files and scissors, which previously treated sick nails.
If the nails are being treated by another person, they should do this with gloves to prevent infection.
During the treatment of toenails, great importance should be given to personal hygiene - to get rid of sweating, wash your feet on time, and not to wear tight shoes and synthetic socks.
If all these precautions are followed, then the condition of the nails normalizes very quickly.
This is confirmed by the instructions for use for varnish from the fungus "Lotserilu".
Duration of use
The duration of use of the drug depends on the level of damage to the nail plate and the patient's immunity. At the initial stage of treatment, the medicine is applied to steamed, clean and filed nails three times a week for one to two months. If the case is more advanced, treatment can last up to six months. According to the results of therapy, you need to go to a dermatologist who will analyze the microparticle of the nail and establish the presence or absence of the fungus. Even if the tests show absolute recovery, you need to repeat the treatment after two weeks. With a repeated negative result, therapy stops, and the patient is considered completely healthy.
At the initial stage, with nail damage up to 10-15%, a month is needed to be treated. Up to 30% - two months. Up to 50% - six months. If more than half of the nail is affected, it is necessary to use Loceril as an integral part of the complex treatment.
Analogs
In the instructions for use, analogues of "Loceryl" are not indicated. At the present time, one can find medicines on the Russian market whose effect is similar to the remedy described by us. We list some of them:
- Dermgel "Lamicon" - used for all kinds of fungal skin infections: epidermophytosis of the feet, dermatophytosis of the groin and trunk, versicolor, etc.
- "Mycoderil" is prescribed for fungal infections of the epidermal folds and skin, including pityriasis versicolor, epidermophytosis of the hands and feet, candidiasis, inflammatory dermatomycosis, onychomycosis (nail fungus), mycosis of the external auditory canal, etc.
- Spray "Mikostop". Used prophylactically to prevent such epidermal fungal infections and treat footwear against fungus.
- Kanespor is used for skin fungi that are sensitive to bifonazole. These include skin lesions caused by fungi, yeast, dermatophytes, etc. The medicine is effective for candidiasis of the skin, various mycoses (hands, gaps between the fingers, foot, smooth skin, wrinkles, etc.), multi-colored lichen, erythrasma, and etc.
- Cream "Binafin" is used in the treatment of fungal skin lesions, for example, with multi-colored lichen and candidiasis.
- "Exoderil" is used for various kinds of fungal infections (skin folds, pityriasis versicolor, candidiasis, nail inflammation, dermatomycosis, etc.)
Reviews
Lotseril has been and continues to be used by many patients to combat various fungal diseases. It is very convenient to apply it on nails, as it is made in the form of a colorless varnish. The drug is especially liked by women, because it does not violate aesthetic norms. Nails look like painted over with varnish, and no one has any additional questions. A distinctive advantage of using the medicine is that it does not accumulate in the patient’s body even with long-term treatment. It is also convenient that it can be used to prevent nail fungus. “Lotseril” received good reviews from people spending time in places where there is a high risk of infection (beach, bathhouse, etc.)
The disadvantages of patients include a high price and quite a long treatment. But at the same time, they note the effectiveness of Loceril and respond positively about it.