Cream "Kanizon" has a fungicidal effect, which is useful in the treatment of fungal skin pathologies, as well as genital mycoses in men and women. This remedy helps eliminate the burning and itching inherent in these diseases. But before you start using the drug, you should carefully study the instructions that accompany it so that the treatment is truly effective.
Description
According to the pharmacological classification, Kanizon cream belongs to the category of antibacterial drugs with anti-inflammatory and antifungal effects. The tool is applied externally.
The activity of the drug in relation to mycoses is manifested due to the combination of the main active substance clotrimazole and auxiliary ingredients.
Composition and form of release
The drug is made in the form of a cream. An ointment of the same name with the prefix "plus" in the name is considered to be no less popular. There are no significant differences between these drugs. Both of them are intended for the treatment of similar pathologies and only slightly differ in some ingredients.
Cream "Kanizon" incorporates a whole range of active ingredients:
- clotrimazole at a concentration of 10 mg in each gram;
- liquid paraffin;
- benzyl alcohol;
- disodium salt;
- propylene glycol;
- cetostearyl alcohol;
- sodium dodecahydrate phosphate;
- distilled water;
- cetomacrogol;
- chlorocresol;
- monosubstituted sodium phosphate.
Available in aluminum tubes, a volume of 15 and 20 grams. Both the one and the other drug have a snow-white uniform consistency.
According to the instructions, Kanizon Plus cream has the same concentration of the main active ingredient - clotrimazole, as well as excipients:
- gentamicin sulfate;
- betamethasone dipropionate.
Pharmacological properties
Due to the presence of clotrimazole, the drug has an antifungal effect. This component is a derivative of imidazole, is able to destroy ergosterol, which is the basis of fungal cells.
The cream is active against molds, dermatophytes, microorganisms of the genus Candida and other varieties, as well as lichen pathogens.
Auxiliary components of the drug destroy indole-positive, gram-positive and methicillin-resistant bacteria. Betamethasone, which is part of the cream, has a vasoconstrictor, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect. Both the one and the other drug penetrate into the blood circulation in minimal quantities.
Indications for use
If there is a suspicion of the presence of fungal infections, doctors often recommend the Kanizon cream. Instructions for use states that this product is intended for external treatment of the skin. Only a doctor should prescribe this medicine.
According to the instructions, Kanizon cream is advisable to use when:
- simple and allergic dermatitis complicated by secondary infection;
- pyoderma;
- eczema
- simple chronic deprivation;
- atopic dermatitis;
- dermatophytosis;
- candidiasis in the groin area;
- diffuse neurodermatitis;
- limited neurodermatitis;
- dermatomycosis;
- multi-colored lichen.
The drug with the prefix "plus" also has the same indications for use. The only difference is how the remedy works. According to patients, cream “Kanizon plus” has a more delicate effect on the body.
Instructions for use
Methods of use and dosage of the drug depends primarily on the type of pathology detected and the type of pathogen, as well as on the individual characteristics of the body. The method of applying the cream "Kanizon" is described in the instructions, and the duration and frequency is determined by the doctor. Do not exceed the maximum allowable dosage.
According to the instructions, the cream "Kanizon" and the tool with the prefix "plus" are used identically. The drug is intended for external use. The medicine must be applied in a thin layer over the entire affected area, while covering about 1 cm of healthy skin.
Apply the drug twice a day: in the mornings and evenings. Only with systematic use can we talk about a positive result of therapy. The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor, depending on the severity of the pathology and its manifestations. However, if after 3-4 weeks the patient does not have a positive dynamics, it is necessary to go through the diagnosis again.
Features of use
When applying the cream "Kanizon" it is very important to consider some instructions. All of them are described in the instructions:
- The tool is not intended for the treatment of eye diseases, so you should avoid getting it on the mucous membranes.
- In case of irritation, secondary infection, sensitization due to the use of the drug, its further application should be immediately abandoned.
- With topical application of Kanizon Plus cream in young children, it is possible to suppress the activity of the adrenal cortex, pituitary and hypothalamus, lowering the production of growth hormone, as well as intracranial pressure.
- The tool can be used with an occlusive dressing.
- You should be careful not to get the cream on damaged places and open wounds.
- Long-term treatment using Kanizon should be abolished gradually.
The use of cream is prohibited during the first trimester of pregnancy. According to doctors, there is no information about the negative effect of the drug on the body of the mother and child. But be that as it may, only a doctor should deal with the appointment of medication in the second and third trimester of pregnancy.
Side effects
The instructions for the drug indicate several possible negative reactions of the body to the use of Kanizon cream:
- itching, burning, irritation, erythema;
- exudation, violation of pigmentation;
- excessive dryness, acne, folliculitis;
- the onset of a secondary infection;
- the appearance of stretch marks;
- skin atrophy;
- prickly heat;
- hypertrichosis, maceration;
- allergic and perioral contact dermatitis;
- the appearance of blisters, urticaria, edema, peeling.
Contraindications
According to the instructions, Kanizon cream is prescribed with extreme caution during pregnancy, prolonged treatment, treatment of large areas of the skin, with violations of the integrity of the integument, as well as the use of occlusive dressings in children. There are several contraindications, which include:
- chickenpox;
- age up to two years;
- lupus;
- herpes simplex;
- increased susceptibility to the ingredients that make up the composition;
- manifestations of syphilis on the skin;
- negative skin reactions after vaccination.
Analogs and price
On the shelves of pharmacies you can find many drugs that are identical to "Kanizon" in composition and indications for use. Analogues of the cream include:
- Candide.
- "Imidil."
- Triderm.
- Akriderm.
- "Antifungol."
- "Candide B-6."
- Candibene.
- "Clotrimazole."
- "Elokom."
- "Protopic".
- Lokoid.
- "Dermadrin."
Keep the purchased product away from children, moisture and sunlight at temperatures up to 25 degrees. The shelf life of the cream is three years. In no case should you freeze the medicine.
The price of Kanizon cream in Moscow pharmacies averages 80 rubles per 20 grams. This is quite a winning value, compared with similar drugs. The price of Kanizon Plus cream in pharmacies ranges from 470-500 rubles per tube, with a volume of 15 grams.
Drug interaction
Applying cream "Kanizon" should take into account the features of its contact with other drugs:
- reduces the effectiveness of other external agents aimed at suppressing the growth of fungi;
- concurrent use of gentamicin can lead to the development of a secondary infection, which can be eliminated by symptomatic therapy.
Reviews about the cream "Kanizon" and "Kanizon plus"
Doctors respond positively about this drug, since it has a wide spectrum of action and quite effectively copes with the stated tasks. As for the reviews on the Kanizon Plus cream from patients, almost all of them are positive. Users note the effectiveness of the drug and its rapid effect. So, according to patients, negative symptoms are significantly reduced only a few days after the start of the drug.
An important advantage of the drug is its affordable cost and a large spectrum of action. According to patients, using this tool you can get rid of many skin problems associated with the activity of fungi.
As for the negative reviews about the Kanizon cream, almost all of them are associated with the use of the drug in children. According to parents, the remedy quite often provokes the appearance of sweating and itching in babies.
In addition to everything else, according to patients, the disadvantage of the drug is an extensive list of contraindications and side effects, which causes concern.
Conclusion
Cream "Kanizon" is considered a very effective tool that has an antifungal effect. The drug, intended for external use, has an active antimycotic effect, preventing the spread of pathogenic microorganisms and destroying the focus of infection.
The use of the cream must comply with the instructions and instructions of the doctor. This is the only way to achieve a good result and high effectiveness of the product.