In the article, we consider the instructions for use and reviews for the Lamisil remedy.
The drug is a popular medication that is used in modern dermatology. Next, consider the instructions for using this tool, find out what analogues it has, and what people write about this drug in reviews.
Indications for appointment
According to the instructions for use, "Lamisil" is used if a patient has complaints that are characteristic of fungal diseases. The active component of the drug terbinafine has repeatedly proved its effectiveness in the defeat of smooth skin, nails or hair. The presented medicine is prescribed if the following pathogens were found in scraping for pathogenic fungi: microsporia, trichophytosis, epidermophytosis, multicolored lichen, mold fungi, or thrush.
Lamisil tablets are recommended when a patient reveals a common fungal infection of the hair and smooth skin, which affects more than fifteen percent of the skin. Pills are also indicated for inflammation of smooth skin, which are caused by various pathogenic fungi with a significant lesion area. In addition, it is advisable to use Lamisil tablets in the following cases:
- In the presence of a fungal infection of the nails in case of damage to three fingers or more.
- Against the background of dermatomycosis, affecting more than fifteen percent of the skin.
- Against the background of thrush of the skin and mucous membranes.
"Lamisil" in the form of a lotion is used to treat mycotic infections of the feet in case of damage to the interdigital spaces and nails. The gel of the drug is prescribed when thrush of the skin is found, limited in size of the foot mycosis, and in addition, with multi-colored lichen, regardless of the area of damage and localization. The gel is also applicable for epidermophytosis, which is localized in the inguinal folds, as well as in the presence of thrush of the skin.
As the instructions for use indicate, Lamisil spray can be used if there is a need for the treatment of smooth skin mycoses in cases of damage to large surfaces of the skin. The advantage of this form is the convenience and speed of application, as well as the economical use of the drug itself. This is confirmed by numerous reviews.
And what is said in the instructions for use about the ointment "Lamisil"? Patients often call it cream.
Cream “Lamisil” is an effective antifungal agent that can be prescribed for the treatment and prevention of possible infections with pathogenic fungi. It is this tool that dermatologists advise to use for lovers of public pools and health centers, that is, any places where there is a risk of contracting a fungus.
Instructions for use with Lamisil are very detailed.
The composition and form of the drug
In pharmacy chains, the drug is presented in the form of the following release forms:
- The tablets are intended for oral administration. One pill contains 250 milligrams of terbinafine.
- Lamisil gel is suitable for external use and in one milliliter contains 10 milligrams of terbinafine.
- Spray is also used for external use. 1 milliliter contains 10 milligrams of terbinafine.
- The cream is intended for application to the skin. This 1 milliliter release form contains 10 milligrams of terbinafine.
This is confirmed by the instructions for use. Reviews of Lamisil ointment indicate that it is very convenient to use.
The drug effectively treats the majority of mycoses in people, but during the treatment process it is very important to listen to medical recommendations.
Use of tablets
According to the instructions for use with Lamisil tablets, the total duration of treatment directly depends on the growth rate of epithelial cells. The presented drug is taken once a day according to the following scheme:
- For fungal infections of the nails, it should be used for ten weeks. In young patients, therapy with good treatment results is reduced to three weeks. And for elderly patients, if necessary, treatment is extended to six months.
- With fungal skin diseases, four weeks are treated.
- With thrush, the course of therapy is fourteen days.
- Against the background of mycosis of hair and scalp, the average duration of the course is six weeks.
This information can also be found in the instructions for use. Reviews on Lamisil tablets are mostly positive.
Use of solution
The solution treats mycoses in people even with a single use. In this case, the product is applied to the skin of the feet. Processing begins with interdigital spaces. Then they move to the skin of the fingers, capturing two centimeters of the lateral surface of the feet. One package of the solution is enough for a single stop treatment.
Immediately before treatment, the feet should be washed and well dried. The product is left to dry completely until a thin film forms. This film does not cause any inconvenience to patients. During application, the product does not need to be rubbed.
The drug is washed off a day after application. When it is necessary to wash off “Lamisil” immediately after the treatment of the feet, for example, in case of allergic reactions, the skin should be wiped well with a swab moistened with ethyl alcohol.
Gel use
As the instructions for use indicate, Lamisil gel is recommended to be applied after hygienic procedures. Apply this tool daily and rub into the affected area. The average duration of a treatment course is usually fourteen days. In the treatment of mycosis, which affects the folds of the skin, after using the gel, the inflamed areas are covered with sterile gauze, which slows the drying of the drug.
After applying the drug to the face, it is recommended to be careful not to get the medicine on the mucous membranes, especially on the eyes. The gel texture is washed off the skin with alcohol wipes, and it can be removed from the mucous membranes with plenty of water. The gel of this medicine should not be applied to an open wound surface.
Cream use
What else does the instructions for use with Lamisil tell us?
The cream is prescribed for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. This form of the drug is great for applying it to a limited skin surface. The cream treats any fungal diseases, for this it is applied once a day. For preventive purposes, it is applied once after contact with the source of mycosis, whether it is a person or an animal. This is described in detail in the instructions for use of Lamisil cream.
Spray application
In the event that the doctor prescribed Lamisil spray, then they need to treat large areas of fungal lesions. This tool is prescribed for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes.
Pregnancy Use
"Lamisil" in the presence of pregnancy is used with great care. The appointment of any form of this drug to a pregnant patient is justified only when complaints that are characteristic of mycoses appear, and in addition, with laboratory confirmation of the diagnosis. For this, scraping for pathogenic fungi is taken. If necessary, the doctor can recommend tablets for internal use, and in addition, the form of the drug for local use.
In the event that treatment with this agent is recommended for a nursing woman, then for the entire period of therapy it is necessary to transfer the child to artificial feeding.
The instructions for use "Lamisil" contains information on contraindications to the drug.
Contraindications
The drug, regardless of the form of its release, has a fairly good tolerance. But the use of this medication is prohibited if a person is allergic to its active component, which is terbinafine. The use of some forms of this medicine is undesirable if patients have intolerance to a number of excipients of the drug. In such cases, the replacement of one medication with another is agreed.
Precautionary measures
The drug "Lamisil" is not prescribed to patients who are under the age of fifteen. In addition, the use of this drug is not recommended in the following cases:
- Patients who suffer from kidney and liver failure.
- Patients who are diagnosed with blood diseases, accompanied by a violation in the bone marrow of blood formation.
- Against the background of the identification of severe forms of endocrine pathologies, for example, with thyrotoxicosis, diabetes mellitus and so on.
- Patients who suffer from alcoholism.
- Patients who have malignant neoplasms. In the event that mycoses appear on the background of chemotherapy, it is best to prescribe “Clotrimazole”.
- In the case of common psoriasis.
Side effects
Patients may experience various side effects while using this drug, for example:
- The nervous system may respond with dizziness, headache, mood instability, and the like.
- The digestive system can respond to nausea, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, and so on.
- The work of the musculoskeletal system may be accompanied by myalgia, joint pain and the like.
- Inhibition of hematopoiesis is not excluded.
- The skin can react with redness and burning at the place of application, and in addition, itching.
- Allergic reactions are also very likely.
This is indicated in the instructions for use with Lamisil.
Analogues of the drug
Direct analogues are any antifungal drugs, which include terbinafine hydrochloride. Such drugs are Exifin along with Terbifin, Clotrimazole and Terbizil.
The drug "Exifin" is completely similar to "Lamisil" in composition, it is produced by the Indian pharmaceutical concern Dr. Reddy This substitute is made in the form of pills intended for oral administration, and in addition, in the form of ointments for external use. The disadvantage of this analogue is the small number of dosage forms.
The drug "Clotrimazole" is an antifungal agent and is completely similar to "Lamisil" in its therapeutic effect. This analogue is produced in the form of a solution that is intended for intravenous administration, and in addition, in the form of ointments and vaginal suppositories. The main advantage of this analogue is its effective effect on pathogens of mycosis and various bacterial infections of the skin.
This drug is also used to treat extremely severe fungal infections that occur against the background of immunodeficiency. Its main disadvantage is that the drug is not absorbed from the digestive system, and in addition, only its local or systemic use is possible.
Next, get acquainted with the customer reviews and find out what they think about the use of this drug.
These are not all analogues of Lamisil. Instructions for use of this drug were presented above.
Reviews about Lamisil
People write in their reviews that this drug is very effective. Consumers call Lamisil a broad-spectrum drug that has a good effect.
In addition, its speed and safety are noted. Many people in their reviews report that they did not notice any side effects against the background of its use.
Consumers also say that “Lamisil” relieves itching well, saves from candidiasis and other skin pathologies. The cream of this drug is reported to have a delicate texture and is pleasant to the touch.
Among the shortcomings are the fact that "Lamisil" does not always help from peeling feet. Someone complains that they could not recover from the fungus. But, as doctors write, with proper use, this drug copes with absolutely all of its tasks.
Thus, most of the reviews that are found about this medical product express enthusiasm and satisfaction with Lamisil. But when using it, it is very important to follow all the necessary recommendations to avoid side effects.
The article was presented to the medication "Lamisil" instructions for use and reviews.