In the article, we consider reviews of Lamisil from a fungus.
Damage to the skin on the legs and nails of fungal origin is a fairly common problem at any age. As a rule, this pathology is accompanied by burning, cracked skin on the legs and other uncomfortable sensations. In most cases, even ordinary walking becomes difficult and brings discomfort. A drug called "Lamisil", which eliminates nail fungus, is positioned as a highly effective tool.
Description of the problem
Not everyone knows what constitutes a fungus of the skin of the legs. First of all, it should be understood that this is an infectious disease that most often appears in people with reduced immunity, metabolic disorders in the body or pathology in the circulatory system. However, absolute health is not a guarantee of the absence of such a problem as a fungus.
Quite often, fungi are localized in places of public bathing, for example, in baths, pools, gyms, etc. You can get infected with a fungus using someone else’s towel or slippers, standing on a wet rug, etc. It is often difficult to cure the fungus. Quite often, it is not enough to use special ointments and creams. In some cases, complex treatment may be required.
Do not self-medicate, as this can lead to deterioration. To begin with, having discovered a fungus, you need to consult an infectious disease doctor or dermatologist.
Structure
"Lamisil" is often prescribed by specialists during treatment of a fungus on the feet. The drug has an antifungal effect, while it can be used both for adults and children over the age of twelve. He has several forms of release, but the active component in all cases is the same - terbinafine.
The active component has a selective spectrum of effects and is active in relation to the following varieties of fungal infections:
- Candidiasis.
- Mycosis.
- Lichen.
- Onychomycosis.
Release form
Consider the forms in which Lamisil is produced.
Tablets. According to reviews, they help to quickly deal with the problem. Intended for oral administration. Each pill contains 250 mg of active substance. It is in this form of release that the highest concentration of terbinafine is. Tablets are intended for the most severe and extensive lesions. The drug has proven itself in the treatment of fungus on the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes. It is used both as monotherapy, and in combination with ointment or cream.
The instructions and reviews for Lamisil tablets are discussed in more detail below.
A creamy preparation is used only externally. The ointment has a viscous texture and a yellowish tint. One gram contains 10 mg of active substance. The product is applied directly to the affected area of the skin or nail plate. Packed in tubes of 15 and 30 grams.
The drug is quickly absorbed and easy to use. Reviews about Lamisil confirm this.
There is also a gel, solution (spray). They are used for extensive lesions.
In accordance with the instructions "Lamisil Uno" is an antifungal drug for external use. This is a film-forming solution: viscous, slightly dull, colorless or pale yellow with the smell of ethanol. As part of terbinafine hydrochloride and auxiliary components. The medication is used once. According to reviews, Lamisil Uno really helps.
Indications for use
The medication has a very wide spectrum of action. Here are the main diseases and conditions when you may need to use the drug:
- Epidermophytosis.
- Constant itching and rough skin on the feet, prone to peeling.
- Damage to the nail plate, mucous membranes and skin of mycosis and candidiasis.
- Disputes that fall on the fate of the body, prone to inflammation.
- Pityriasis versicolor.
The active ingredient of Lamisil ointment terbinafine has the property of stopping the production of sterols in fungal pathogenic cells. Similar disturbances occurring at the cellular level kill harmful microorganisms.
It should be borne in mind that with local use, the effectiveness of the drug is not as pronounced as in combination with a tablet form. However, in any case, prior to treatment, you must consult a doctor.
Contraindications
It is far from always possible to use Lamisil ointments. Before using the drug, it is necessary to carefully study the contraindications prescribed in the instructions. There are a number of limitations that must be considered before using the ointment.
So, the drug is not used for the manifestation of hypersensitivity to its components. Under medical supervision and with extreme caution, Lamisil is used in the following cases:
- Metabolic disease.
- Circulatory pathology in the bone marrow.
- Detection of malignant neoplasms.
- Liver or kidney failure.
- Chronic alcoholism
In addition, the drug is not used in patients under the age of twelve. For pregnant and breast-feeding women, only the form of the drug for external use is suitable, since the active components do not enter the systemic circulation. Reviews about Lamisil are mostly positive.
Instruction manual
Lamisil is described as a drug with a high degree of effectiveness. However, there are a number of nuances both in taking the tablets and when using the ointment. They should be considered before you start using the tool.
The daily dosage for an adult is one tablet. You can take the drug at any convenient time, regardless of the meal. With a weight of up to 40 kilograms, the maximum daily dosage is halved and amounts to half one tablet.
The duration of therapy, as a rule, is from 14 days to three months and is selected individually, taking into account the size of the lesion and the characteristics of the body of each patient. The most prolonged is the therapy of ochinomycosis. Reviews of Lamisil ointment will be presented at the end of the article.
It is applied twice a day. Affected areas must first be cleaned. It is necessary to apply the product not only directly to the affected areas, but also process a few millimeters of healthy skin around. It is also recommended to cover the areas treated with Lamisil with gauze or a sterile bandage.
Spray or solution is also used as an ointment. The spray is sprayed at a distance of 15 cm from the affected skin. Do not allow spray particles to enter the eyes or mouth.
Overdose
An overdose of Lamisil is unlikely. To date, no such cases have been reported. However, with a significant excess of the dosage of the tablets, the development of such signs of an overdose as nausea and vomiting, dizziness and pain in the abdomen is possible. These manifestations do not require specific treatment, it is only necessary to take enterosorbent. This is confirmed by the tool "Lamisil" instructions and reviews.
It is also possible the development of some adverse reactions to the use of the drug. As a rule, they are local in nature and manifest in the form of itching, burning and redness of the skin. In such cases, you should refuse to use the drug and consult a specialist.
Analogs
There are a lot of antifungal agents on the pharmaceutical market. There are also drugs based on the active ingredient similar to Lamisil. Their effect on the fungus is also identical. So, the following drugs are the most popular analogs:
- Thermicon.
- "Exiter."
- "Terbizil."
- "Terbinafine."
- "Exifin."
- "Terbifin"
All of these drugs act on the fungus in the same way and are quite effective.
Reviews
Lamisil has a good reputation among specialists and is often prescribed by dermatologists. The drug really quickly and effectively eliminates various varieties of the fungus, even in the most difficult cases and with extensive lesions.
However, doctors warn that in order to achieve the maximum effect, complex treatment should be carried out using both ointment and tablets.
Patients also leave mostly positive reviews about the use of Lamisil. Most often, the drug is purchased for the treatment of the nail plate and the fungus on the feet. Noticeable positive changes occur through several uses. However, patients note that a full recovery occurs after a few weeks, and in especially advanced cases, even months of treatment with Lamisil.
In reviews, the main disadvantage of the drug is its high cost, one package of ointment can cost an average of 400-600 rubles. Many believe that you can find an equally effective remedy at a lower price. In general, patients are satisfied with the effect obtained from the use of the drug.
We reviewed reviews of Lamisil from nail fungus.