With the development of civilization, along with many positive aspects, there remains a risk of the spread of infectious and fungal diseases. A large number of public places visited by children and adults, carries the risk of infection. So, sports halls for training, swimming pools, children's playrooms, saunas and other benefits of civilization can be nurseries of the fungus. Striving for a healthy lifestyle, playing sports, or in pursuit of entertainment, a modern person forgets about precautions and often gets a fungal disease that complicates life for a long time.
How to treat fungus?
In the fight against the disease, all means are good. Some patients begin to be treated with folk remedies, others follow the advice of a pharmacist, and others rely on advertising. Nevertheless, the best way to get rid of the fungus is to visit a specialist and follow his recommendations. When treating a fungus, most dermatologists prescribe local drugs, among which Batrafen is often prescribed. The instructions for use indicate the positive effect of the drug in the fight against fungus and bacteria. Experts note the effectiveness of the drug not only for treatment, but in some cases for the prevention of skin and nail diseases.
Composition and release forms
The product is produced in India and Germany in the form of nail polish, gel and cream. If the varnish consists of cyclopirox, copolymers of methoxyethylene and butylhydromaleate, isopropanol and ethyl acetate, then in the cream there is an active component of cyclopirox derivative - olamine in the amount of 10 mg per 1 g of the drug.
In accordance with the instructions, “Batrafen” cream also contains such additional components as alcohols, paraffin, lactic acid, water and tween 60 monostearate. The gel has a more liquid consistency than the cream, and the percentage of olamine cyclopirox in it is 7.7% .
Indications for use
In accordance with the instructions, "Batrafen" in the form of a gel or cream is prescribed in the treatment of problems of the skin and vagina, if the pathogens are sensitive to cyclopirox. Varnish is used to get rid of nail fungus.
The main factor affecting the use of Batrafen is damage to the skin and nails with the following types of fungus:
- trichophytons;
- dermatophytes;
- moldy;
- yeast-like;
- mycoplasmas.
Application Methods
The drug is used in course therapy and varies in duration depending on the form of release.
Instruction “Batrafen”, issued in the form of varnish, warns of the need to follow a few simple rules:
- Nails need to be cut very short.
- With a nail file, lightly treat the entire surface of the nail plate with the goal of better adhesion and deeper penetration of the medicine under the nail.
- It is necessary to carry out the application of varnish on the surface with a thin layer once every 48 hours.
- Every 5-7 days before using the product, you need to wipe the nail with a solvent, briefly cut and cut off the top layer.
- After a month, you can reduce the frequency of applying varnish to two times a week.
- In the third month of treatment, the drug is used once every 7 days.
“Batrafen” cream and gel are used twice a day, lubricating the surfaces damaged by the fungus. After using the drug, you need to wait a few minutes without putting on clothes to allow Batrafen to absorb. The instruction says about using the product about 14 days before the disappearance of the external symptoms of the disease. Experts recommend using the drug for another 10-15 days in order to exclude a possible relapse.
Contraindications
Dermatologists note 3 main points leading to the ban on the use of any form of the drug:
- pregnancy;
- breast milk feeding;
- patient age up to 10 years.
The instruction of "Batrafen" indicates another significant contraindication, namely: intolerance to any of the components of the drug.
Reviews
The opinion of qualified doctors is unambiguous: the medicine has high efficiency and a minimum of contraindications.
At the same time, patients are in no hurry to praise the drug used most often as prescribed by the doctor and in accordance with the instructions. Reviews about "Batrafen" in most cases are positive. However, a fly in the ointment is enough here. Firstly, there are times when the medicine can not cope. Often this is due to the lack of diagnosis and the appointment of the drug on its own, without contacting a specialist. Secondly, the duration of the course confuses many: no one wants to be treated for months. Thirdly, the high price scares the patient away, and he begins to look for a more democratic and similar medicine on the principle of action.
Analogs
Specialists call Lamisil Uno the cheapest drug on the Russian market. He earned a lot of positive reviews among patients. Instructions for use of the Batrafen analogue indicate that it is possible to treat the infected surface once every three days, which greatly facilitates the procedure. The main component - terbinafine - is gradually absorbed into the skin and works until the next application. You can use Lamisil cream with the same active substance in the composition. It is rubbed twice a day for up to 2 weeks.
Nizoral is a fairly well-known drug that is approved for use during pregnancy, but is in the same price category as Batrafen. Its positive effect has been proven against yeast and dermatophytes. The ketoconazole component copes with the problem in 3-4 weeks.
Exoderil is a drug that slightly exceeds the cost of Lamisil, but is much cheaper than Batrafen. The drug is widely used and is used in the treatment of most known fungi. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect. In addition to getting rid of the main problem, the cream quickly removes inflammation, itching and swelling.
“Lotseril”, as a cheaper analogue of “Batrafen”, is most similar to it by the principle of action and form of release. The difference is the existing vaginal suppositories and powder under the brand name "Loceryl". In addition, Batrafen varnish gives the nail a well-groomed appearance, which cannot be said about the analogue.
However, Lotseril has fewer side effects and is approved for use in childhood.
The main advantage of "Batrafen" doctors call the possibility of its use in gynecological problems. In other cases, a dermatologist can prescribe any of the analogues, and he will no less effectively cope with the treatment of the fungus, provided that a qualified specialist conducts the diagnosis and visual examination.