Pimafucin is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antifungal antibiotic. The main component of this drug - natamycin destroys the cell membranes of pathogenic microorganisms. Many fungi (especially the genus Candida) and bacteria are sensitive to this substance. The drug is produced in the form of vaginal suppositories, enteric-coated tablets, as well as Pimafucin-cream. Instructions for use describe in which cases to use it.
The cream-like product helps with skin fungal diseases, such as candidiasis of nails and skin, dermatomycosis, otomycosis, infant diaper rash, candida balanoposthitis. Fungal skin diseases usually develop in the folds of the skin, under the mammary glands, in the corners of the mouth, between the phalanges of the fingers, in the inguinal region. The cream is applied to the affected surface of the skin or nail once or several times a day. The time of taking the drug is determined by the doctor.
With external otomycosis, the ear must be cleaned and then applied to the affected surface with Pimafucin-cream. The instruction in this case also involves the use of the cream once or several times a day, depending on the nature of the disease and the doctor's recommendations.
"Pimafucin" (cream), the instructions for which do not contain information about particularly pronounced side effects (except for local reactions), after use can cause slight irritation or redness of the skin, which will soon pass on its own. Such reactions do not require special measures. Contraindication to use is only hypersensitivity to the components of the cream. "Pimafucin" can be used for newborns.
Cream "Pimafucin" for men
In most cases, men do not notice signs of candidal balanoposthitis, which is also called male thrush. Since the anatomical features of their genitals allow you to wash the fungus with urine from the urethra more efficiently than in women.
But if the man’s immunity is weakened, candidiasis worsens. In this case, the disease can manifest itself with a white coating and redness on the glans penis, pains and pains during ejaculation and urination, as well as an itch felt inside the abdomen.
In this case, antifungal drugs and, in particular, “Pimafucin” cream are prescribed. Instructions for use indicate the need for regular application of the cream once or several times a day, but only on the recommendation of a doctor. Self-medication of thrush can lead to a neglected form of the disease, the treatment of which can take a long time.
"Pimafucin" cream during pregnancy
The active component of this drug - natamycin - is almost not absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes, respectively, does not enter the bloodstream and other biological fluids. Therefore, during pregnancy and lactation, Pimafucin is approved for use and does not cause harm. Rather, on the contrary, it prevents the spread of infection and, as a result, prevents infection of the fetus during passage through the birth canal.
Moreover, not only cream, but also such forms of the drug as gel and suppositories (vaginal suppositories) also have no contraindications during pregnancy. There was a lack of adverse effects of the drug on the fetus and embryotoxic effects.
However, most often during pregnancy, the use of vaginal suppositories is more appropriate, since the activity of Candida fungi at this time increases, and the vaginal microbiocenosis returns to normal only after childbirth. Therefore, the drug can help in this case only for a certain period of time.
There are no cases of drug overdose to date. Storage temperature - 15-20 ° C. Pimafucin must be stored out of the reach of children.