Cream "Pimafucin" is an antifungal drug for external use, characterized by a wide range of effects. Often it becomes the first choice in the treatment of various kinds of mycoses of nails and skin. The active component of the drug, natamycin, accelerates the destruction of yeast-like pathogenic fungi. The cream produces a complex therapeutic effect on the human body - antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antimycotic. The undoubted advantage of the drug is the simultaneous elimination of both the cause and symptoms of the disease.
Pimafucin cream for men and women is used in the treatment of vaginal candidiasis or thrush. He effectively copes with pathological manifestations: burning, itching, dry mucous membranes, as well as cheesy discharge. An antifungal drug has certain contraindications. That is why before treatment, you should consult with a venereologist, urologist or gynecologist.
Drug characteristics
Cream "Pimafucin" is a thick preparation, yellowish-white, without a clear odor. Intended for the treatment of diseases caused by yeast-like fungi. These microorganisms are included in the conditionally pathogenic microflora, do not manifest themselves for a long time. However, with a sudden deterioration in the immune system, fungi become more rapidly activated.
Clinical signs of infection are seizures that appear in the corners of the mouth, vaginal discharge or urethra. Skin red spots indicate mycotic inflammation. All diseases are contagious, dangerous, need immediate medical attention.
Instructions for use
In the instructions for the cream "Pimafucin" is recommended to be treated after medical advice. The characteristic signs of candidiasis often mask the manifestations of a bacterial infection. Only laboratory diagnosis of a biological sample will indicate the cause of the inflammatory process. Thanks to him, a specific type of microorganism is established, their sensitivity to one or another means. When establishing a fungal infection, the specialist will determine the duration of the course of therapy:
- from a week to ten days if the damage to the skin or mucous membranes is minor;
- over ten days if a recurring chronic disease is detected.
When symptoms disappear, treatment should not be stopped.
Cream "Pimafucin" is a strong antifungal drug. That is why the severity of inflammatory signs significantly decreases after the first use of the drug. However, pathogenic fungi are only deactivated, but not completely destroyed. With an incomplete treatment course, the slightest deterioration in immunity will cause another return of the disease.
A patient is considered healthy if there are no infectious agents in the control samples.
Pimafucin in the form of a cream is used to eliminate the fungus on the nails. However, it is notable for activity against all sources of onychomycosis. Due to the thick consistency, natamycin is not able to fully penetrate the nail plates. Experts advise using the drug in the form of varnishes or solutions.
Indications
In accordance with the instructions for use, cream "Pimafucin" is used in the treatment of thrush in men and women. If necessary, its action is prolonged and enhanced by antiseptic and anti-inflammatory drugs. Indications for its use are the following diseases:
- fungal or mixed vaginitis, vulvovaginitis, vulvitis;
- balanoposthitis - the process of inflammation of the skin on the penis;
- pseudomembranous or atrophic candidiasis;
- oral candidiasis;
- dermatomycosis;
- chronic or acute otitis media of certain departments of the ear.
In some cases, the cream is recommended from the first days of treatment. Drugs such as glucocorticosteroids and cytostatics adversely affect intestinal microbiocenosis and destroy beneficial vaginal bacteria. That is why experts prescribe antimycotics as a prophylactic for candidiasis.
Contraindications
There is only one contraindication to the use of Pimafucin cream - hypersensitivity to its components.
Dosage and route of administration
The dosage regimen is set individually by the doctor. It takes into account the degree of tissue damage by the fungus.
To cure candidiasis of the mucous membranes, it is enough to use one or two centimeters of a strip of cream that is squeezed out of the tube. If the patient has mycoses that affect extensive skin surfaces, three to five centimeters of an external agent is required.
Features of the use of Pimafucin cream for men and women are as follows:
- in the presence of thrush, the vaginal vestibule and mucous membranes should be lubricated;
- in the treatment of balanoposthitis, the drug is distributed evenly on the inflamed areas of the penis.
The drug must be applied with a thin layer several times a day, gently rub into damaged areas. To cure otitis media, the cream should be placed in the ear, and then insert turunda twisted from sterile cotton wool.
In the treatment of fungal infections of the mucous membranes and epidermal cover, antimycotic drugs should be combined with antiseptics. These include such solutions as "Furacilin", "Chlorhexidine", "Miramistin", infusions of medicinal herbs - marigolds, string, chamomile. Before applying the cream, they should treat the damaged areas.
Side effects and special instructions
In the treatment of fungal skin lesions, local side effects rarely occur. A dosage violation usually leads to them - an excess of the required amount of the drug. The skin in such cases turns red and swells, small rashes appear. Accurate adherence to doctor's recommendations helps minimize the occurrence of side symptoms.
The negative effect of the drug much more often occurs when it is applied to the mucous membranes.
The composition of the cream includes such components that have a drying effect. Unpleasant sensations arise: cramps, burning and itching. They usually disappear within a few minutes after using Pimafucin cream in women and men. However, with discomfort that persists for a long time, you need to contact a specialist who will adjust the dose or replace the product with a working analogue.
Interaction with other medicines
The interaction of "Pimafucin" in the form of a cream with other drugs is not defined. Gynecologists advise not to douche for two hours after the product has been applied. Otherwise, its therapeutic effect will decrease.
Analogs
The price of Pimafucin cream on average in pharmacies is 350 rubles. Cheaper analogues are produced in the form of vaginal suppositories: Chlorhexidine, Hexicon, Nystatin, Clotrimazole.
Reviews
Patients consider Pimafucin one of the best drugs used against fungus. It quickly eliminates the main manifestations of candidiasis and does not cause side effects.
Its main advantage is the possibility of use by pregnant women and nursing mothers, when the choice of drugs is extremely limited.
At the same time, in some reviews, a rather low effectiveness of the product and a discrepancy between the price and quality are noted.