With fungal infection of the skin and nail plates, various ointments and creams are used for treatment. An effective and inexpensive topical antimycotic drug is Ecodax. Analogues of the drug are selected depending on the type of pathogen of the fungal disease.
"Ecodax": description and composition
In the fight against pathogenic microorganisms that cause nail and skin fungus, it is customary to use drugs for external use. At the initial stage of the disease, they can be prescribed on their own. If the disease has passed into a severe stage, systemic therapy will be required. An antifungal drug with antiseptic effect is Ecodax. Analogues of the drug are selected in the absence of the original means in pharmacies.
An antimycotic agent is released in the form of an ointment containing 1% of the active substance - econazole (an imidazole derivative). There are auxiliary components in the composition: phosphoric acid, sodium hydroxide, chlorecresol, sodium dihydrate, cetomacrogol, cetostearyl alcohol.
The drug has a wide spectrum of effects, has fungicidal and bactericidal properties. Streptococci, dermatophytes, yeast and mold fungi are sensitive to the active substance. With the timely start of treatment, it is possible to get rid of pathogens after 4-5 days. However, the duration of treatment should be at least 2 weeks.
"Ecodax": instructions for use
Analogues of the drug may have the same active substance or a similar therapeutic effect. Drugs based on an imidazole derivative are prescribed for the following pathologies:
- multi-colored lichen;
- onychomycosis;
- dermatomycosis of the skin;
- fungal infection of the ear canal;
- erythrasma.
Before starting therapy, the sensitivity of the pathogen to econazole should be determined.
"Ecodax": analogues and substitutes for the drug
In Ukraine, you can buy a cheap analogue of local production - Econazole (gel). The cost of external funds is about 90 rubles. While the original Indian production will have to pay 180-210 rubles. As an active substance in "Econazole" contains the same substance. The drug has the same indications for use.
Another structural analogue is Ekalin. The antifungal agent is available in the form of a cream for external use, suppositories and aerosol.
A similar therapeutic effect is possessed by such drugs as “Iconazole”, “Mifungar”, “Zalain”, “Clotrimazole”, “Travocort”, “Travogen”.
"Travocort": instruction
In case of intolerance or inefficiency, the doctor can replace the Ecodax remedy. Analogues based on iconazole have quite powerful therapeutic properties. One of these drugs is "Travocort" (cream). The local antibacterial and antimycotic agent is active in relation to yeast and mold fungi, dermatophytes, streptococci and staphylococci, the causative agent of erythrasma. According to the instructions, an antifungal agent can be used to treat children almost from birth.
There are certain indications for applying the cream:
- microsporia;
- trichophytosis;
- mycoses of the skin and feet;
- pityriasis versicolor;
- rubrofitiya;
- epidermophytosis;
- candidiasis.
Features of the use of external preparations from the fungus
How to use the product with antimycotic effect "Ecodax"? Analogs, like the original drug, should only be used as directed by a doctor. Otherwise, such therapy will not bring the expected result and will only exacerbate the pathological condition.
Before using any remedy, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the contraindications. Quite often, antimycotic ointments are recommended to be used in combination with systemic drugs for the treatment of severe stages of various types of mycoses.