Fungal diseases are not just a cosmetic defect, but also a serious medical problem. For their treatment, topical antifungals are often used, which include Nitrofungin. Instructions for the tool are presented below.
The composition and form of the drug
Chloronitrophenol acts as the active active ingredient. Ethanol 96%, water, triethylene glycol are auxiliary components.
In pharmacies, the drug can only be bought in the form of a solution with a concentration of 1% in 25 ml bottles, which are dispensed without a doctor’s prescription.
pharmachologic effect
Chloronitrophenol, which is part of the drug, is an effective tool to prevent the growth of fungi and yeast that cause skin diseases. The effect of Nitrofungin depends on the concentration of the drug. It actively inhibits the growth of fungi belonging to the families Microsporum canis, Candida albicans, Trichophyton gypseum at a concentration of from 0.0001% to 0.0007%. At 0.003% concentration, the solution has an antimycotic effect. At higher concentrations, the solution has a pronounced antibacterial effect in relation to gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Nitrofungin is recommended for the treatment of such fungal skin diseases as:
- candidiasis of the skin;
- trichophytosis;
- inguinal epidermophytosis;
- rubrofitiya;
- mycosis of the feet;
- mycoses of nails;
- lesions of the external auditory canal with fungi.
Method of administration, dosage and duration of treatment
As the instructions indicate, "Nitrofungin" is used only externally, applying a cotton pad to the skin affected by the fungus. Two to three treatments per day are recommended. This treatment regimen continues until the external manifestations of the disease completely disappear.
Over the next four to six weeks, the drug is used two to three times a week to prevent re-infection.
For preventive purposes, it is enough to apply the solution once or twice a week for a month.
As the instructions for use and reviews confirm, Nitrofungin can cause local side reactions, for example, skin irritation, photodermatitis, local allergic reactions.
Contraindications
The drug can not be used in case of hypersensitivity to its active or auxiliary components.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
What else does the instruction manual for Nitrofungin tell us?
The use of the drug during childbearing is undesirable and is allowed only on the condition that the expected benefit to the mother will exceed the potential risk to the fetus.
If there is a need to use the drug for lactation, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding.
The use of the drug in children and adolescents
To date, insufficient clinical data has been collected on the safety of treatment of children and adolescents under 18 years of age, and therefore this drug is contraindicated for use in this age group.
It also describes the instructions for use for Nitrofungin.
special instructions
If severe adverse reactions occur, the drug can be applied with diluted water in a ratio of 1: 1.
Treated areas should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
It is unacceptable to apply to the mucous membranes, as well as instill a solution into the ears when the eardrum is damaged.
In the absence of improvement after three days of using the drug, it is recommended that the consultation of a dermatologist is confirmed by the instructions for use. The price of Nitrofungin will be presented below.
Analogs
This antifungal agent has a number of structural analogues (drugs with the same active substance) and analogues in the pharmacological group.
The first include nichlofen solution 1% and Nitrofungin Teva.
The list of drugs similar to Nitrofungin in terms of therapeutic effect is much wider. It includes:
- Amphotericin B;
- Amiklon;
- "Bifonazole";
- "Batrafen";
- Voriconazole
- "Wagiferon";
- "Ginezol 7";
- "Griseofulvin";
- Ginofort;
- Diflucan
- "Dermazole";
- "Irunin";
- "Zalain";
- "Itraconazole";
- "Klion D 100";
- Candide;
- "Clotrimazole";
- “Ketoconazole”;
- Levorin
- Lamisil
- "Lotseril";
- Lomexin;
- "Mykozolon";
- "Metromicon Neo";
- "Miconazole";
- "Mikospor";
- "Mikosist";
- "Natamycin";
- "Nystatin";
- Neo Penotran;
- "Dandruff";
- "Nizoral";
- Orungal;
- "Rumikoz";
- Pimafucin;
- "Procanazole";
- "Terbinafine";
- "Terbizil";
- "Flucostat";
- "Fungoterbin";
- Exoderyl
- Fukortsin;
- "Fluconazole";
- Eraxis;
- "Exifin."
Advantages and disadvantages of the tool
Like any medicine, Nitrofungin has its pros and cons.
The advantages of the drug include low cost (about 300 rubles per bottle with a capacity of 25 ml), quick and effective therapeutic effect (the first changes are noticeable after two to three days of use), a wide range of applications (suitable for the treatment of a variety of mycotic diseases of the skin and nails, has an antibacterial effect), the ability to apply the product under cosmetic varnish in the treatment of onychomycosis.
Disadvantages of the medicine are the small volume and uncomfortable form of the bottle, the strong drying effect caused by ethanol in the composition of the drug, and the coloring of the skin and nails in a persistent yellow color. This, unfortunately, is not spelled out in the instructions. Reviews about the "Nitrofungin" consider further.
Reviews of doctors and patients
There are significantly more positive reviews about the drug than negative ones. Dermatologists often recommend Nitrofungin for the treatment of various fungal skin lesions, since this drug is highly effective and has a wide spectrum of action.
Patients who used this drug also noted a positive result of the therapy. There are many good reviews that point out the effectiveness of using the drug to combat nail and skin fungus, dandruff and even pink lichen. Among the negative consequences of the use of the product is the occurrence of local allergic reactions and staining of the treated skin areas in yellow, as well as the need for more frequent (2-3 times a day) application than some analogues.
Storage conditions and shelf life
The drug is stored at a temperature of 10-25 ° C, strictly out of the reach of children, without exposing to sunlight. Shelf life is 5 years. Using an expired drug can be not only useless, but also dangerous to health. This is indicated in the instructions for use with Nitrofungin.
conclusions
It is an inexpensive and reliable remedy effective against many varieties of fungi and yeast. Chloronitrophenol, which is part of the drug, depending on the concentration, makes the solution an effective antimycotic and antibacterial agent.
The drug is prescribed for the treatment of a variety of fungal infections of the skin of the nails, including foot and nail fungal infections, candidiasis and damage to the ear canal caused by fungi.
"Nitrofungin" has a number of undesirable side effects and contraindications for use, therefore, when treating a fungus with this tool, it is recommended that you consult and observe a dermatologist. If used improperly, including a significant excess of the dosage, the harm caused by the drug can exceed its potential benefit.
We reviewed the instructions for Nitrofungin.
Price
The cost of this drug is 320-340 rubles per package. It depends on the region and the pharmacy network.