The antifungal agent "Lotseril" is intended for the treatment of nail plates. Unfortunately, not all patients can afford this expensive medication. If necessary, you can choose the Russian analogue of “Loceryl”, which will have the same powerful therapeutic effect. Let us consider in more detail the features of the original tool and the effectiveness of more affordable substitutes.
What is Lotseril?
The fungus of the nail plates is an insidious disease that is not always amenable to antimycotic therapy. To cope with the disease, it is important not only to start treatment in a timely manner, but also to choose the right drug. One of the best antifungal medications experts consider "Lotseril".
Analogs - cheap substitutes for the original - can be both imported and domestic. However, not everyone copes with fungal disease as effectively as Loceryl. The drug is produced by a French pharmaceutical company in the form of varnish and solution. They are applied directly to the nail plates affected by the fungus.
Amorolfin, a substance that has antimicrobial and fungicidal properties, is used as the active ingredient in the composition of the drug. The component is able to destroy pathogenic microorganisms at the cellular level and prevent the destruction of the nail plate.
How to use?
Doctors warn that it is much easier to cope with onychomycosis when the disease is at an initial stage. If therapy is started inopportune, some topical preparations will not be enough. Lacquer Lacquer will not only help remove the fungus, but also hide the unaesthetic appearance of the nail. The active substance penetrates deep into the focus and causes the death of the pathogen. The therapeutic effect after application persists throughout the day.
The preparatory stage is the removal of the affected nail plate. This can be done using a nail file, which is attached to the drug. After that, the nail plate is degreased. Having done all the manipulations, the “Lotseril” varnish should be applied.
Analogues of the drug in the form of varnish may have another active substance, but the therapeutic effect will be as similar as possible. The use of such drugs is necessary until a complete regeneration of the nail plate occurs. Do not use cosmetic nail polishes during the treatment period. Substitutes can also be produced in the form of ointment and cream.
Which is better - an imported or Russian analogue of Loceril?
The drug for the treatment of onychomycosis is selected depending on the type of pathogen. Therefore, it is unlikely to be able to cope independently with the disease. In the presence of certain indications, the doctor may prescribe the expensive antimycotic drug “Lotseril”. Analogs are cheap and no less effective are not always popular. However, it is worth asking a specialist how to replace an imported medicine.
When looking for an analogue, you should pay attention to the following drugs:
- Amorolfin;
- "Mikozan";
- Exoderyl
- Demictene
- "Binafin";
- Onychell;
- "Fungoterbin";
- “Oflomil”;
- "Batrafen";
- Mycoderil.
The drug "Binafin"
The antimycotic agent “Binafin” is a popular Russian analogue of “Loceryl”. Despite the fact that its composition contains another active substance (terbinafine), the therapeutic effect of the drug has no less pronounced. Terbinafine has a wide spectrum of effects and can be used in the treatment of various types of mushrooms.
"Binafin" is available in the form of a cream and tablets for oral use. An external agent can be used as an analogue of “Loceryl” for nails for onychomycosis. The cream will be effective in dermatomycosis, multi-colored lichen, candidiasis. The cost of the drug is 250-280 rubles.
Demictene
The preparation of the Russian production "Demikten" is available in the form of varnish and has natural components. It is recommended to use it more for prevention than for the treatment of onychomycosis.
Fungoterbin
Another Russian analogue of Loceryl is Fungoterbin. The tool can be purchased in the form of tablets, spray and ointments. The main active ingredient is terbinafine hydrochloride. A wide range of antifungal effects allows the use of the drug for the treatment of dermatophytes, dimorphic, yeast-like and moldy fungi.