Lamisil Uno is an antifungal agent. The medication is intended for external use and has a fairly wide range of effects. Small concentrations of the drug have a fungicidal effect on dermatophytes, molds, as well as certain types of dimorphic fungi. "Lamisil Uno" in relation to yeast fungi may have (depending on the type) fungistatic or fungicidal effect.
When applied externally, there is a slight (less than 5%) absorption of the dosage, which leads to extremely low absorption in the systemic circulation.
The drug "Lamisil Uno" is indicated for the treatment and prevention of fungal skin infections. These include foot mycoses, inguinal epidermophytosis, diaper rash, multi-colored lichen. Indications are also yeast infections provoked by fungi of the genus Candida, lesions of the smooth skin caused by individual dermatophytes.
The drug "Lamisil Uno": instruction
For patients over twelve years of age, the use of one to two times a day is recommended in accordance with the indications. Before applying Lamisil, be sure to clean and dry the affected area. The cream is applied in a thin layer not only to the problem area, but also to the adjacent areas. Light rubbing in.
With diaper rash infections (in the interdigital spaces, in the inguinal region, between the buttocks, under the mammary glands), it is allowed to cover the lubrication spots with gauze, especially at night.
On average, the duration of the course and frequency of use of the drug in the treatment of dermatomycosis of the legs, trunk, feet - a week once a day; with keratinization, peeling, itching and cracks provoked by the fungus of the foot, as well as with multi-colored lichen - once or twice a day, two weeks.
As a rule, a decrease in the severity of manifestations is noted on the first day of therapy. Irregular use of the drug or premature self-discontinuation of treatment may cause a resumption of infection. If improvement does not occur even after a week, it is necessary to clarify the diagnosis.
"Lamisil" tablets instructions recommend taking once a day. A single dosage is calculated depending on the weight. For children with a mass of less than 20 kg - 62.5 mg, more than 20, but less than 40 - 125 mg, more than 40 - 250 mg. As practice shows, patients over two years of age tolerate the intake of tablets inside.
For adults, the recommended dosage is 250 mg once a day.
Lamisil Uno (cream) should not be used in children under 12 years of age.
The use of the drug locally can cause burning, itching, redness and other allergic reactions.
Lamisil cream is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity.
Caution should be exercised when prescribing a medication to patients with hepatic, renal failure, with tumors, chronic alcoholism, vascular diseases in the limbs of an occlusal nature, inhibition of bone marrow hematopoiesis.
The use of the drug in children should be carried out under the supervision of a doctor.
There is insufficient data on the use of Lamisil cream in pregnant women. The purpose of the drug during gestation is only on the recommendation of a specialist.
The active ingredient (terbinafine) is excreted in the milk of a nursing woman. When used during lactation, a negative effect on the baby is unlikely, due to the slight systemic absorption of the drug through the skin. However, the appointment is carried out only by a specialist.
Contact with the product for external use in the eyes causes irritation. In this situation, rinse immediately with water. With the development of persistent irritation, a doctor should be visited.
Cases of overdose with Lamisil Cream are not described. Accidental use inside may possibly cause nausea, headache, epigastric pain. Activated carbon is used, symptomatic treatment is carried out if necessary.