One of the common dermatological ailments at present is mycosis. Pathology is able to affect the skin and nail plates. To get rid of this problem, it is important to choose the right medicine. A highly effective drug that can suppress the development of fungus is Exiter cream. The drug is intended for local application, which significantly reduces the risk of side effects.
Product Description
Fungal infection of the nail plates is difficult to treat with medication, especially in advanced cases.
Doctors recommend the use of local and systemic antifungal drugs in the treatment process to achieve a positive treatment result. The Exiter product has proven itself well. Cream instructions for use recommends applying for various types of fungal infections of the skin and nails.
The product, produced in the form of a cream, is intended for external use and has a uniform texture and a characteristic odor. The drug is able to suppress the development of pathology due to the effect on the enzyme in the fungal cells - squalene epoxidase. Further activity of the fungus becomes impossible and it dies.
Release forms and composition
The drug “Exiter” in the form of a cream and tablets for oral administration is produced by the Russian pharmaceutical company OZON. The tool belongs to the group of allylamines and has a fungicidal effect on many varieties of mushrooms. The cream is produced in aluminum tubes with a volume of 15 g, or in glass jars. 100 g of the product for external application contains 1 g of the main active ingredient terbinafine. One Exiter tablet contains 250 mg of terbinafine.
Both forms of the drug can be used as part of the complex treatment of fungal infection.
The main component of the drug is effective against pathogens of dermatomycosis and multicolored lichen, yeast-like fungi from the genus Candida, moldy and dimorphic fungi. Relatively yeast-like fungi, the drug can also have a fungistatic effect, that is, slow down their growth.
Auxiliary components in the cream are substances such as benzyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide, polysorbate, isopropyl myristate.
How does it work?
Cream "Exiter" is characterized by a cumulative effect. After application to the area affected by the fungus, the product diffuses and accumulates in places that are most often affected by a pathogenic pathogen: in the nails and hair follicles. High concentrations of "Exciter" have a fungicidal effect. From the body, the drug is excreted together with urine in the form of metabolites.
Indications for appointment
The drug is used to treat fungal infections of the skin and nails. According to the instructions, the cream can be prescribed if the patient has the following pathologies:
- onychomycosis - damage to the nail plate by the fungus;
- microsporia, trichophytosis - infection with a fungus of the scalp;
- dermatomycosis, epidermophytosis - the presence of fungus on the skin;
- multi-colored lichen;
- candidiasis of the mucous membranes.
"Exiter" (cream): instructions for use
Reviews of experts indicate that this is a very effective tool that can completely relieve the patient of such an unpleasant disease as mycosis.
To achieve a positive result, it is important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the use of the cream.
You can use an antifungal agent only after consulting a specialist and passing tests to determine the type of pathogen. You should consult a doctor at the initial stage of the course of the disease and not self-medicate, because advanced fungal infections require a longer course of treatment and are far from always amenable to therapy.
How to use?
The cream should be applied 1-2 times a day on the affected areas of the skin or nail plates. The duration of such therapy usually does not exceed 2 weeks. If during this time the patient does not see improvement, it is necessary to consult a dermatologist and choose another antifungal agent.
If necessary, tablets may be additionally prescribed. The treatment regimen should be determined by a specialist, taking into account the severity of the condition and the age of the patient. It should be borne in mind that the “Exiter” cream is prohibited for use in the treatment of mycoses in children under 12 years old.
"Exiter" for onychomycosis
It is quite difficult to get rid of onychomycosis - nail fungus. The ailment needs constant monitoring and drug therapy. In order to overcome the pathology, it is necessary to accurately establish the type of pathogen and select special drugs. Self-medication with onychomycosis is extremely undesirable, because in most cases this leads only to a significant deterioration.
In the course of clinical studies, the effectiveness of the treatment of nail fungus with Exiter cream has been proven. The domestic drug has proven itself on the positive side, even despite the rather high cost. The price ranges from 280-340 rubles per tube, with a volume of 15 mg. At the initial stage of the disease, it is recommended to use only “Exiter” (cream). The reviews of specialists and patients indicate that at this stage the drug is able to quickly overcome the pathology. In more serious cases, a systemic effect on the body is required. During the treatment of mycoses, it is advisable to exclude the use of other medications in order to avoid allergic reactions.
Contraindications
The antifungal agent for external use “Exiter” has some contraindications for use. The instruction says that the drug is not used in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance terbinafine or other components that are in the cream. It is also forbidden to use the drug for people who have a history of chronic liver or kidney pathologies, serious metabolic disorders.
Do not prescribe Exiter cream for children under 12 years of age and women during pregnancy and lactation. The active component is able to penetrate the placental barrier and breast milk. If it is necessary to use the product during feeding, pediatricians recommend transferring the baby to food with artificial milk mixtures.
Are there side effects?
Cream, unlike tablets, is much less likely to cause negative reactions of the body. An external agent can provoke an allergic reaction.
Patients note that after applying the cream, itching, peeling and redness of the skin sometimes appear. Less often, cases of the development of Stevens-Jones syndrome, alopecia are detected, psoriasiform rashes appear.
special instructions
During the application of the cream, its contact with the mucous membrane of the eyes, mouth and nose should be avoided. If the product is accidentally swallowed, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea can develop. If allergic reactions develop during treatment with Exiter cream, you should completely stop using the drug and consult a specialist.
Preliminary preparation
Many patients are interested in how to treat nails before applying the Exiter cream? Doctors say that you do not need to use any additional funds for this. For the effective treatment of onychomycosis, it is only important to properly prepare the nail plate for applying the medicine and follow the doctor's recommendations regarding the treatment regimen.
The affected area must first be washed well under running water with an antibacterial soap. Then the surface of the nail should be cut as much as possible with a special nail file. This is necessary for deeper penetration of the active component of the drug. After this, the affected area is again thoroughly washed and dried. After performing all of the above manipulations, you can begin to apply the product.
For onychomycosis, the Exiter cream should be used no more than twice a day. The duration of therapy is determined only by a specialist. It is recommended to undergo a full course of treatment with the drug to avoid reinfection. Usually, symptomatic relief is observed within a few days after the start of treatment with an antifungal drug based on terbinafine. In the absence of a positive result, the doctor will help you choose substitutes for the Exiter drug (cream). An analogue may also contain an active substance or have a similar therapeutic effect.
The tool has similar properties and a wide spectrum of action. The cost of the cream is much lower and is about 80 rubles per package (15 g).
Another effective analogue is Mycosan in the form of serum. The basis of this drug is a unique component - rye enzyme filtrate. However, the drug should be used only in cases of mild fungal infection.
Popular substitutes
The main analogue of “Exiter” is the drug “Terbinafine”, also available in the form of cream, ointment, spray and tablets.
A popular antifungal medication is also considered “Lamisil” based on terbinafine. For external use, you can use this tool in the form of ointment, lotion, spray and gel. Lamisil tablets have a systemic effect.