Among all the many drugs that have proven themselves in the treatment of fungal skin lesions, we should separately focus on a wide-spectrum drug Lamikon. Its high degree of efficacy, combined with a relatively small number of adverse events in use, has been most appreciated among those who have already used the drug in combating the fungus. Positive feedback has also received the convenience of using the drug, and the choice of the most convenient form of application in the presence of several of their varieties makes it possible to select a type of drug that will be more convenient for treatment in each specific case.
A modern and maximally thought-out preparation against fungal lesions, Lamicon can be used both in monotherapy with high efficacy rates, and with complex effects on both the symptomatology of the current lesion and its underlying cause. Eliminating the most obvious manifestations of the disease, the active substance of the drug in question allows you to return the skin to its original appearance, restore its health. After all, any fungal lesions, accompanied by changes in the skin, entail serious changes in the structure of the skin when the therapeutic effect is insufficient. Therefore, the identification of fungal infections at the earliest stages of their development allows to eliminate in time the aggravation of the beginning process, to prevent more serious changes in the skin condition.
Features of the drug
Lamicon is considered one of the most popular drugs today with antifungal action. Thanks to the thoughtfulness and balance of the composition, it perfectly copes with almost all manifestations of lesions: the tendency of the epidermis to dryness is eliminated, skin conditions are improved in the form of an increase in its protective properties, the manifestation of fungus activity - skin erosion, its peeling, rashes, hypersensitivity, stratification of the nail plate in case of damage to the nail plate by the fungus.
Dosage forms
The following medicinal types of the drug are on sale:
- tablets - are presented in the form of a dragee, covered with white quickly soluble by the action of saliva and gastric juice shell. Packed tablets in a polymer blister, 10 pieces each. There is a blister in a cardboard box with the accompanying instructions.;
- gel Lamicone has a particularly high degree of efficiency due to the slightly increased content of active substance in it, as well as the high penetrating power of this dosage form when applied to the skin. The gel has a uniform consistency, packed in aluminum tubes of 15 grams, as well as in cardboard packages;
- ointment is also well absorbed by the skin, after application it leaves no oily traces and provides a high result due to the high content of active substance;
- cream has a uniform consistency, light yellow color, quickly absorbed and is most often used when it is necessary to apply to hard-to-reach skin areas;
- spray allows the active substance to be sprayed over the largest possible area of the affected skin, its absorbency is also considered high. Packed with a spray in vials of 25 g.
Composition of Lamicon
The active ingredient of all varieties of lamino is terbinafine, which prevents active reproduction of the fungus on the surface of the skin and nail plate, destroys the intercellular membranes, which leads to their death.
Depending on the type of preparation, the following additional components may be included in the formulation:
- for cream - cetostearic alcohol, soft white paraffin, purified water, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, cetostearic ether, mineral oil;
- in the spray there are propylene glycol, edetate disodium, benzoic acid, water for injection;
- for the gel additional components are polysorbate, purified water, gasoline alcohol, carbomer, ethanol;
- in the outer shell of the tablets include colloidal silicon oxide, purified water, sodium gicarate, microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch.
All types of the drug have proven themselves in the treatment of a variety of fungal lesions, because the effect is on the root cause of the disease, while removing the effects of the disease.
Price
The price index of the medicine is important to the buyer, and the price of Lamicon can be considered relatively affordable for all groups of the population: the price of the gel is 120 to 190 rubles per bottle for different sellers, 135 to 185 rubles for pills, ointments and cream - from 89up to 135 rubles per packing.
Pharmacological properties of
The effect of the drug is the gradual destruction of intercellular membranes, which are responsible for the integrity of cells. When exposed to an active substance, the bonds in the fungal cells become weakened, the process of their nutrition is impaired, and the possibility of their full nutrition and reproduction is eliminated. Long-term exposure to the active substance of the drug leads to a gradual inhibition of all functions of the fungi, their destruction.
Pharmacodynamics
At the onset of exposure, the active substance is rapidly absorbed into the surface of damaged skin and the nail plate. Insufficiency of ergosterol leads to the death of fungal cells, the appearance of disturbances in the process of their breathing and nutrition.
The marked effect of the drug is observed almost immediately after it is applied to the damaged areas( nail or skin), since the penetration rate of the active substance is high enough. It should be borne in mind that with prolonged exposure to the drug it is likely to be gradually accumulated with penetration into the systemic bloodstream, which increases the risk of side effects.
Pharmacokinetics
When applying the drug in a lower concentration than 5% of the area of the lesion, the explication of the active substance through the upper layer of the epidermis is negligible. Positive action when using the drug is possible at a certain concentration in the epidermis, therefore, for a long-term maintenance of the effectiveness of the drug, it is recommended to regularly perform Lamycon treatment of the damaged areas.
Indications
Indications for the use of Lamicon should be considered the following pathological skin conditions:
- fungal skin lesions by all kinds of fungal infections - drugs for external use;
- treatment of hair loss is also carried out with gel, ointment, cream and spray;
- with the help of tablets, the symptoms of fungal lesions are well cured when they are found in hard-to-reach places, with mycosis of the scalp.
Onychomycosis is also cured with the use of oral medications( tablets, tablets are not prescribed in the treatment of depriving of any kind.)
Instruction for use
For the destruction of fungal infections, application of the drug in the form of a spray, gel, ointment or cream is applied by applying it to damaged skin areas ornail plate. Previously, the area to be treated is thoroughly cleansed of particles of dead skin, and disinfected
The frequency of application of the drug depends on the degree of damagethe duration of the current process and the degree of susceptibility to the treatment
Adult
For adults, the frequency of application is on average 2-4 times a day, the duration of use is from 2 to 5 weeks without interruption. Then, a short break must be taken,then you can continue the course of applying Lamicon.
The doctor determines the duration of the treatment and the frequency of use of the drug during the day.
For infants, infants
For children, the frequency of use of the agent in question is somewhat lower because of the special sensitivity of the infant's skin to medicines. For children of early age, the frequency of use is 1-2 times a day, the duration of use is 1-1.5 weeks.
Dermatologist is responsible for the continuous monitoring of the treatment.
In pregnancy, lactation
Since long-term use of Lamicon is likely to accumulate the active substance of the agent in the patient's body, it should be used during pregnancy only in case of emergency. At the same time, the pregnant woman should be monitored for her health
Any kind of use of Lamikon( in the form of tablets, ointment, cream, gel or spray) penetrates the active substance into breast milk, so breastfeeding should be avoided when using the drug.
Application for hair growth
The preparation, destroying fungal infections, allows to stimulate the process of hair growth, eliminate such unpleasant fungal infections associated with fungal infections, as excessive dryness of the scalp, peeling and feeling of tightness.
When the Lamicon is applied to the scalp, the skin is gradually stabilized, the elasticity of the hair is increased, and the growth of the hair is stimulated. For application to accelerate hair growth, the product is applied to the head for 30-50 minutes, fixed with a plastic film and washed with running water with a mild detergent.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of the drug include increased individual intolerance to the components of the drug in question, a tendency to allergic reactions, lactation and gestation of the child.
Side effects of
With prolonged use of the Lamicon, special care must be taken: reddening of the skin occurs at the site of application, the appearance of rashes. Also, copious and often repeated application of the product to the skin leads to the penetration of some of its active components into the systemic bloodstream, which leads to the manifestation of poisoning of the body( nausea, vomiting, dysfunction of the heart muscle).In this case, the drug should be discontinued immediately.
To the side manifestation when using Lamicon, allergic manifestations should be attributed to the excessive sensitivity of the skin to the components of the remedy, the rash on it and redness.
Special instructions
Special instructions should be considered restrictions in the use of the tool. The drug should not be used during the current pregnancy( especially in the second trimester), with lactation and in early childhood due to increased sensitivity of the skin. In the elderly, adjustments in the choice of dose and duration of use are not required.
Interaction with other drugs
Lamicon can be used both in monotherapy or in an integrated approach. In this case, there have been no cases of a decrease in the degree of effectiveness of the drug in treatment.
Reviews
As a highly effective treatment for many types of fungal lesions, Lamicon has many positive reviews from those who have applied it in the treatment of skin and nails. Cure of the fungus occurs quickly enough, although much depends on the degree of susceptibility of the body to the treatment.
The availability of the cost of the facility is also noted.
Analogues
Amorolac, Nitrofungin, Salicylic Acid should be referred to similar agents.