Lamisil for nail fungus: release forms and composition, instructions for use, analogues, reviews

Skin and nail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a contagious disease. An advanced form of infectious pathology is dangerous to health. A person can catch the disease in any public place with high humidity. This could be a sauna, bathhouse, public showers, locker room. The disease should be treated at an early stage of development. Lamisil is an effective remedy for nail fungus.

Getting a fungal infection is easy and quick, but getting rid of the infection is quite difficult. In case of a weak immune system, the disease will appear regularly. At an early stage, onychomycosis is not particularly dangerous, but in the case of severe forms, complications may arise. In order not to aggravate the course of the disease, timely therapy is important.

Release forms

Currently, the pharmaceutical industry produces the antifungal drug "Lamisil" in various dosage forms, which allows the medicine to be used externally and by oral administration.

Note! The active component of oral (tablets) and topical preparations (ointment, gel, lotion, etc.) is a broad-spectrum antifungal substance - terbinafine. It is used in the manufacture of many other antifungal agents. Therefore, “Lamisil” has a sufficient number of analogues (see the section “How to replace Lamisil”).

Ointment, gel, cream 1%

Antifungal agents "Lamisil" of soft consistency contain terbinafine in the amount of 10 mg of active substance per 1 g of the drug. All other components are excipients (alcohols - isopropyl, stearyl, benzyl, cetyl, as well as alkali, purified water, thickener). They provide the antifungal composition with a uniform consistency, the ability to penetrate the active component deep into the nail structure, and a disinfectant and anti-inflammatory effect.

Ointment, gel, cream "Lamisil" can be bought in tubes of 15 and 30 g. Average cost of drugs: 599 - 620 rubles.

Spray

This liquid antifungal agent is sold in polypropylene bottles (volume 15 and 30 ml) with a sprayer and a protective cap. 1 g of spray contains 10 mg of terbinafine. Auxiliary components of this dosage form are:

Propylene glycol - ensures uniformity of the composition.
Ethyl alcohol 96% - has a disinfecting and cooling effect.
Cetostearyl ether - eliminates the separation of the drug into fractions and promotes its penetration into the nail structure.

The average cost of Lamisil nail fungus spray is: 15 ml - 558 rubles, 30 ml - 750 rubles.

Lotion (solution)

“Lamisil UNO is a film-forming solution. The product is available in laminated tubes of 4 g. 1 g of solution contains 10 mg of terbinafine. Excipients:

Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) - give color and odor to the solution and ensure uniformity of the composition.
Copolymers are film-forming agents that allow you to create a flexible and dense coating on the surface of the affected nail plate and skin. Helps prolong the antimicrobial effect of the drug.
Low-substituted hyprolose increases the stability of the chemical compounds of the medicinal solution, which is necessary during its preparation and subsequent storage.
Ethanol 96% - disinfects and cools fungal-affected areas of the body.

Note. The peculiarity of the lotion is that it needs to be treated not only with diseased nails, but also with healthy ones, making sure to include adjacent areas of the skin.

The average cost of the drug "Lamisil UNO" is 995 rubles.

Varnish

"Lamisil" in the form of varnish is an ideal antifungal agent for women who strictly monitor their appearance. This type of varnish can hardly be called a medicinal product, because it is sold in bright packaging and can have different colors. You can guess this only by the fact that this product is sold in a pharmacy.

In addition to the active substance (terbinafine), the varnish contains components that help soften the affected nail and allow the medicine to penetrate its structure.

Lamisil varnish is produced in 2.5 ml bottles. It comes with a set of nail files and alcohol-soaked swabs in foil bags.

The average cost of one bottle of antifungal varnish is 1200 - 1900 rubles.

Pills

If the fungus has affected the skin or nails, this does not mean that only local medications should be used to treat it. Lamisil tablets are prescribed to those patients whose nail fungus has acquired an advanced form.

The oral drug contains terbinafine (250 mg per tablet) and the following excipients:

Magnesium stearate - promotes the formation of a mixture of difficult-to-mix drug components.
Silicon dioxide - provides a solid state to the drug, is a sorbent, helps the body cleanse itself of toxins.
Methylhydroxypropylcellulose - ensures uniform hardening of the tablets.
Primogel - determines the rate of dissolution of the tablet, the time of release and absorption of the active substance by the intestinal walls.
Microcrystalline cellulose - a substance that binds and removes toxins from the body, improves the level of human physical health.

Note! It is not recommended to take antifungal tablets without your doctor's approval. Such drugs have contraindications and side effects, which means that they can pose a threat to the health of a certain category of people.

The average price of a package of Lamisil antifungal tablets is 2000 - 2800 rubles.

Things you shouldn't do

Do not give the medicine to anyone, even if their condition is similar to yours. Do not use it to treat other conditions without your doctor's advice.

Use caution when operating machinery—this medicine may cause tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness, or confusion in some people. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive, use heavy machinery, or do anything that could be potentially life-threatening.

Keep infected areas dry and cool, and change clothing that comes into direct contact with the fungus daily.

The medicine should be stored in a cool, dry place at a temperature below 30° C and protected from light. Don't leave it in the car or on window sills, in the bathroom or next to the sink, away from children - a locked cabinet at least five feet off the ground is a good place to store pharmaceuticals.

Operating principle

The action of the drug "Lamisil" is based on the antimicrobial and fungistatic (slows down the reproduction and growth of fungal microorganisms) effect, which is provided by the active substance - terbinafine.

In minimal concentrations, the component blocks the activity of pathogenic microorganisms and deprives them of their ability to reproduce. When the maximum concentration of the drug dose in the body is reached, the fungus is completely destroyed.

During the treatment of nail fungus with the external antifungal agents described above, terbinafine penetrates the structure of the affected nail and accumulates on the skin under the nail plate, where the fungus lives. As soon as the required concentration of the active substance is reached in the nail bed, the death of microorganisms occurs.

Before you start treating a fungus, study the causes of its appearance, types and symptoms, and then select the right drug.

During oral treatment of nail fungus (practised by doctors in severe stages of the disease), terbinafine enters the systemic bloodstream through the intestines, which delivers the active substance to the cells of the skin affected by the fungus. Approximately 1.5 hours after taking the drug, its maximum concentration in the blood serum is reached.

Important! Terbinafine undergoes a number of chemical changes in the liver and is excreted from the body by the kidneys. Since during treatment with Lamisil tablets a large load is placed on these organs, their use must be agreed upon with a doctor.

Lamisil contraindications

Do not take Lamisil if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Terbinafine, the active ingredient, or any of the other ingredients listed here:

Any other medications, foods, preservatives or dyes.
If you have kidney problems;
If you have ever had liver problems.

If there are liver problems, the medicine will worsen the problem. If liver disease is in the past, and now it is functioning normally, the doctor may check liver function before and during treatment. If the test results are abnormal, you will need to stop taking Lamisil.

Do not take the tablets after the expiration date printed on the package, or if the package is torn or shows signs of tampering. If this happens, return it to your pharmacist.

If you are pregnant or considering having a baby, know that there are no studies on Lamisil during pregnancy. If your doctor thinks you need to take it, he will discuss the benefits and risks with you.

Breastfeeding is not recommended with terbinafine because the active ingredient in Lamisil tablets passes into breast milk and may adversely affect the baby's health.

If you have any skin problems - rash, redness, swelling, peeling, fever (possible signs of a serious skin reaction), rash due to high levels of a certain type of white blood cell (eosinophilia), thickened patches of red-silver skin (psoriasis) or facial rash, joint pain, muscle disorders, fever (cutaneous and systemic lupus erythematosus).

If there are any blood disorders or weakness, bleeding, bruising or frequent infections.

If you are not sure whether you should start taking Lamisil tablets, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Indications

The active component (terbinafine) of the remedy for nail fungus “Lamisil” is active against a wide range of fungal microorganisms. Therefore, the forms of drugs described above (with the exception of Lamisil nail polish) are prescribed by dermatologists for the treatment of the following diseases:

Pityriasis versicolor (pityriasis versicolor) is caused by a yeast-like fungus (Pityrosporum orbiculare, Pityrosporum ovale or Malassezia furfur) on the skin of the body.
Diaper rash is caused by Candida fungus.
Scalp fungus - the disease is caused by the yeast-like microorganism Pityrosporum ovale.

Note! Treatment of fungal infections of the skin and nails will only be effective if the patient is prescribed an antifungal medicine by a doctor, based on the results of the examination and laboratory tests. The latter are necessary to confirm the sensitivity of pathogenic microflora to the active substance of the drug.

What is fungal foot disease?

Fungus of the skin and nails manifests itself with symptoms such as itching, burning, cracks in the skin, and crumbling of the nail. The intensity of the pain does not change depending on the time of day. Anyone can get a fungus.

The fungus attacks many people, regardless of what social strata of the population they represent. The risk group initially includes elderly people, with reduced immunity, serious circulatory disorders or metabolic diseases. However, even youth and good health cannot guarantee that you will not encounter a fungal disease.

The risk of infection is greatest in saunas, swimming pools, locker rooms of fitness clubs and gyms. It is in these rooms that particles of skin affected by fungus can remain on the floor and carpeting. It happens that in order to get sick, it is enough to use someone else’s towel or someone else’s slippers.

The treatment process is not as simple as we would like. You can use a variety of ointments and creams, sprays, which, unfortunately, are powerless against the causative agent of mycosis. If there is no effect from local antifungal drugs, they need to be supplemented with systemic treatment with drugs that can have an antifungal effect on the entire body. It is recommended to consult a dermatologist as soon as the first symptoms of the disease are noticed. The doctor will conduct the necessary studies, and based on their results, prescribe medications that can give a worthy rebuff to fungi.

In the absence of adequate treatment, the disease can become recurrent or cause serious complications.

Contraindications and side effects

Only 5% of terbinafine enters the bloodstream as a result of treating nail fungus with topical lamisil (spray, varnish, solution, ointment). With this indicator, intoxication of the body can be considered minimal.

And yet, doctors do not recommend that pregnant and lactating women use this remedy (in any form) to treat nail fungus. Explaining this by the fact that the active substance can negatively affect the development of the child’s body in the womb or feeding on her milk.

Taking Lamisil tablets is contraindicated for:

Diseases of the liver and kidneys.
Allergies to individual components of the drug.
Development of the tumor process.
Pathological changes in the cardiovascular system.

In the following video, a dermatologist explains why, after using the local drug Lamisil, the cracks in the skin near the nails became deeper and began to fester:

If Lamisil is used as directed, does not exceed the recommended dose, and takes into account the contraindications described above, then the medicine will not cause any side effects. In rare cases, the tablet drug can cause a person to experience nausea, dizziness, headache, itchy rash and circulatory system disease.

Basic rules of the treatment course

The instructions for the anti-nail fungus product give some tips on how to use the drug correctly. If you follow all the recommendations, you can protect yourself as much as possible. Among the main instructions are the following:

It is important to prevent the drug from getting into your eyes. If this happens, your eyes should be rinsed well with clean running water. This must be done as early as possible, otherwise the active substance will cause severe irritation.
If the patient does not have any side effects, it is not recommended to interrupt the course of therapy on your own. If the medication is not used regularly, the risk of relapse of the disease increases.
Before using the drug in tablet form, tests are required to determine the functionality of the kidneys and liver. If nausea and abdominal pain occur, Lamisil should be discontinued.
During therapy, drinking alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

The main rule is to start timely treatment and only after consulting a doctor. It is forbidden to self-medicate, as you can harm your health. Lamisil is an effective drug against fungal infections. But the medicine has many contraindications, so you need to be extremely careful. Before use, consult a doctor to avoid complications and side effects.

How to use the drug

In this section you can familiarize yourself with the rules for using various forms of the antifungal drug Lamisil. To rule out unwanted complications, before starting treatment with any of them, consult your doctor about possible contraindications.

Pills

The tablet form of Lamisil fights fungus more effectively. The action of the active component on pathogenic microorganisms occurs from the inside, so the effect of treatment can be noticed already in the first days of taking the tablets (itching, burning, pain disappears).

The tablets should be taken daily after meals to prevent irritation of the gastric mucosa:

Adults and children weighing over 40 kg - 1 tablet (contains 250 mg of terbinafine) per day.
Children weighing less than 20 kg (from 2 years old) - 62.5 mg (a quarter of a tablet) per day.
Children weighing 20 - 40 kg - 125 mg per day (half a tablet).

The duration of taking tablets for nail fungus is determined by the doctor, taking into account the patient’s well-being.

Solution

"Lamisil UNO" and spray are recommended for use by persons over 15 years of age. Treatment with an antifungal film-forming solution is carried out once a day according to the following scheme:

Wash your feet and hands with warm water and tar or laundry soap.
Apply the liquid to dry nails of both feet or hands. Treat healthy and damaged nail plates at the same time.
Apply the solution to areas of skin located near the nails, which will destroy the fungus that is not yet visible to the eye.
Allow the preparation to absorb and dry.

Important! If you have treated a fungus on your fingernails, then wear cotton gloves, as the drug is toxic. For 24 hours, try not to wet the diseased nails, which will increase the duration of the drug's effect.

Spray

"Lamisil" in the form of a spray is recommended for the treatment of nail and foot fungus for persons over 12 years of age. Antifungal liquid is sprayed onto affected and healthy nails 1-2 times a day for 7 days. The treatment regimen is as follows:

Steam your nails in hot soapy water.
Using a nail file, free the nail plates from delamination. Dry your nails.
Apply the spray to your nails from a distance of 10 - 15 cm.

If after a week of treatment you do not see an improvement in the condition of your nails, then consult a doctor to clarify the diagnosis of the disease.

Ointment, cream, gel

"Lamisil" of soft consistency is used to treat nail fungus 1 - 2 times a day for a week. The drug is approved for use in children over 12 years of age. Treatment regimen:

Steam and clean your nails of any loose fragments.
Apply a thin layer of ointment to the affected nail plates and let it absorb. Rub the product into adjacent areas of the skin, between your fingers.

Note! During the entire period of treatment for toenail fungus, try to wear loose-fitting shoes, this will prevent irritation of the inflamed areas and speed up their recovery.

Varnish

Before covering your nails with antifungal varnish, they need to be properly prepared:

Soak your feet in hot water for 20 minutes.
Free steamed nails from delaminations using a nail file.
Apply antifungal polish to dry nails.

Repeat the procedure 1-2 times every 7 days. You will be able to judge the progress of your nails as soon as a healthy colored nail plate begins to grow. The process of complete nail renewal may take 6 months.

If you forget to take your medicine

If it is time for your next dose (within 4 hours), skip the dose you forgot and take the next one as scheduled.

Do not take a double dose to make up for the one you missed. This may increase the chance of getting an unwanted side effect.

Some of the symptoms of overdose may include headache, nausea (feeling sick), stomach pain, and dizziness. If you don't know what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Be sure to take the drug every day and continue until the end of the course. This will ensure that the infection is completely cleared and will reduce the likelihood that it will return after you stop taking the medicine.

Any side effects on the liver, kidneys or blood can be detected through blood tests.

Tell your doctor immediately if you notice the following:

Fever;
Sore throat;
Mouth ulcer;
“Flu symptoms” (chills, joint pain, swollen glands, lack of energy);
Any other signs of infection other than a fungal infection.

If you become pregnant, tell your doctor immediately. Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of taking it during pregnancy with you. Also remind you that you are taking Lamisil tablets if you are about to start any new medicine.

How to replace Lamisil

The cost of the forms of antifungal drug described in the article is quite high. For this reason, many people are looking for cheap alternatives to Lamisil. Since its main active component is the broad-spectrum antifungal substance terbinafine, finding an effective replacement for this drug will not be difficult.

"Atifin"

This antifungal agent can be purchased in the form of cream, ointment and tablets:

The soft form of the drug contains 10 mg of terbinafine per 1 g. Available in aluminum tubes of 15 g. The average cost of Atifin cream 1% is 212 rubles.

The tablets contain 250 mg of terbinafine. Sold in packs of 14 and 28 pcs (blister of 14 tablets). The approximate cost of the drug is 177 - 300 rubles.

"Terbinafine"

The cheapest analogue of Lamisil is called Terbinafine. Pharmaceuticals produce the drug in the form of spray, ointment, cream, solution and tablets:

Preparations of soft and liquid consistency contain 10 mg of terbinafine per 1 g. They can be bought in tubes of 10, 15 and 30 g. In spray bottles of 10 and 25 ml. In dropper bottles of 20 ml. The approximate cost of these medications ranges from 180 to 207 rubles.

Terbinafine tablets. Each tablet contains 250 mg of active substance. One package contains a blister with 10 tablets. The approximate cost of the medicine is 180 rubles.

"Binafin"

This drug can only be purchased in the following forms:

Cream 1%. 1 g of the drug contains 10 mg of terbinafine. The product can be purchased in tubes of 10, 15 and 30 g. Approximate cost is 273 - 590 rubles.

Pills. One tablet of binafine contains 250 mg of terbinafine. The package contains 1 blister containing 14 tablets. The average cost of the drug is 629 rubles.

Average cost of the drug

You can purchase the product in any form of release within the pharmacy chain without a prescription from a specialist. The cost varies from 400 to 1200 rubles, based on the dosage, release form and name of the manufacturer. Average prices:

1% gel in an amount of 15 g costs from 450 rubles;
cream 1% in the same amount – 570 rubles;
spray 1% 15 ml – 500 rubles;
tablets 250 mg 7 pcs. – from 500 rubles;
solution - from 900 rubles for 4 g.

Before purchasing the drug, you should consult your doctor and determine possible contraindications and adverse reactions.

Answers on questions

At what age can fungus in children be treated with lamisil?

This drug has the following age restrictions: the medicine in tablet form is prescribed to children from 2 years of age; Lamisil UNO solution - recommended from 15 years of age; ointments, creams and gels - prescribed for children over 12 years of age. The doctor prescribes a treatment regimen on an individual basis.

Can the fungus reappear after treatment with Lamisil?

This happens to those patients who prematurely stop the course of treatment for the fungus or use the drug not according to the instructions.

Why is antifungal varnish so expensive? How long does one bottle last?

The manufacturer explains the high cost of the varnish due to the complexity of the manufacturing process of this medicine, the proper packaging (files, tampons) and rich packaging. One bottle of varnish lasts for several months. It all depends on the frequency of use of the product and the size of the nail plates.

How long does it take for nails to recover after Lamisil treatment?

Treatment of nail fungus is a long-term procedure. The speed of recovery of nail plates depends on the speed of their growth. Typically, it takes from 1.5 to 6 months to completely renew fingernails; to restore toenails takes approximately 10 to 12 months.

Why is there no effect from using Lamisil after 3 months of use on nails? Various forms of the drug were tried, but the nails remained thickened.

If the nails are thickened, then antifungal varnishes, solutions and ointments will not help solve the problem. In this condition, it is necessary to completely cut off the affected nail plates using a special Mycospor kit. Then begin treatment using ointment externally and Lamisil tablets internally.

Duration of treatment

The length of its treatment will depend on the type of infection, what part of the body is affected, and how well you respond to treatment.

If you have shingles of the leg (athlete's foot), the tablets are usually taken for 2-6 weeks.

If you have shingles of the body or groin - within 2-4 weeks.

Signs and symptoms of infection may continue for several weeks after the fungi (dermatophytes) have been killed.

What to remember

The remedy for nail fungus “Lamisil” can be bought in different dosage forms (varnish, solution, ointment, etc.).
The active substance of the drug is terbinafine. The component is included in many other antifungal agents, which makes it possible to find a cheaper analogue of the drug.
Nail fungus in children under 12 years of age can be treated using Lamisil tablets (the dose is determined by the doctor). External agents are recommended only from 12 to 15 years of age.
Treat not only affected nails, but also healthy nails, as well as the skin near them, with antifungal compounds.
If the nail fungus is not treated (the course of treatment should last at least 7 days), then soon the pathogenic microorganisms will again settle under the nail.

Side effects from using Lamisil

Each form of the drug has its own side effects.

Side effects of Lamisil cream and spray:

Itching.
Peeling.
Pain + swelling.

Side effects of Lamisil tablets:

Hives.
Rash.
Quincke's edema.
Drug-induced hepatitis.

The manifestations of side effects depend on the daily dosage of the drug and the method of its use. Lamisil tablets often cause elevated liver tests due to high toxicity. It is precisely due to the increased load on the liver that it is recommended not to drink alcohol together with the drug.

Description

Lamisil is an antifungal medication that is not an antibiotic. This is an antifungal agent with a wide spectrum of action. Relates to the group of allylamines.

Depending on the type of irritant and dose, the drug can have both fungicidal and fungistatic effects. It is used to treat fungal infections of the epidermis, nail plates and hair that are caused by dermatophytes.

The antifungal effect of the active component is achieved by reducing the concentration of ergosterol. The biosynthesis of stearins in the fungal shell is suppressed. For this reason, his death occurs. Terbinafine does not affect the metabolism of medications, including hormonal ones.

When used externally, systemic absorption is only 5%. The drug is characterized by the rapid onset of its action. Improvement after use is observed after just three days. Recovery occurs after at least 3 weeks.

The medication is effective against fungus in HIV-infected patients. During therapy, an increase in dosage may be necessary.

Keep out of the reach of children. Available in pharmacies without a prescription.

Ineffectiveness of the drug Lamisil

The drug is not effective within 1/3 of the prescribed treatment period. If the drug does not have the desired effect and visual treatment does not help within a third of the time period intended for treatment, you must consult a doctor and find out the reason for the ineffectiveness of the drug.

Reviews

Nikolay, 33 years old, Rostov-on-Don: “I used Lamisil spray for foot fungus. I bought several large bottles at once, because the product was recommended to treat not only the feet, but also the inside of the shoes. After a couple of days of use, the itching and discomfort disappeared, but the dryness did not go away. I bought Lamisil Uno and I’m going to get rid of the fungus once and for all.”

Anita, 39 years old, Moscow: “Lamisil was prescribed to my son (15 years old) for lichen. We rubbed in the ointment for a week. By the 7th day there was no rash left. A very good drug."

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Igor, 29 years old, Sochi: “ I am a professional swimmer and have had fungus more than once. The most annoying thing is when itching and burning begin before a competition. Then you can’t think about anything else except your legs. Lamisil Uno helps very quickly, but now there are problems with it. I tried to buy it for my father, but I couldn’t find the medicine in pharmacies.”

Features of topical use of Lamisil

For the best effect of Lamisil cream and spray, take into account a few tips:

Before applying the medicine, carefully remove any remaining dust, other medications, etc. from the affected area. This can be done using running water, neutral ph soap or cleansing tonic.
For advanced forms of fungal infection of the nail plates and surrounding soft tissues, before applying Lamisil cream, you can do water procedures with medicinal herbs, disinfectants, etc. After the procedure, you need to remove as much of the changed areas from the affected nail as possible and carefully treat the skin around the nail bed. After this, apply a thin layer of cream to the entire affected surface.
If an allergic reaction occurs, rinse off any remaining drug with water and drink an antihistamine (Zodak, Suprastin, Diazolin).

Important! Lamisil contains a lot of “greasy” substances, so it may not be possible to wash it off with water. To correct this situation, apply hypoallergenic baby cream over Lamisil and use a cotton pad or just cotton wool to remove both creams. To ensure the purity of the procedure, you can repeat the action a couple of times.

Analogs

There are quite a few terbinafine-based drugs on the pharmaceutical market. They all work the same way as Lamisil. The products are produced by various companies, which affects their price. Lamisil is one of the most expensive antifungal drugs. Cheaper analogues:

sprays with terbinafine - Thermikon (240-260 rubles per 15 ml, 440-460 rubles per 30 ml), Fungoterbin (420-460 rubles per 30 ml);
creams - Terbizil cream (270-310 rubles), Binafin (170-200 rubles), Fungoterbin (320-340 rubles);
tablets - Terbizil (950-1000 rubles), Binafin (620-680 rubles); Thermikon (500-550 rubles).

Lamisil is replaced by the Thermikon line

Pharmacological properties

Lamisil products for external use kill fungi on the surface, inside the epidermal (outer) and deep layers. To increase the penetrating ability of terbinafine, all drugs contain special conductors - organic alcohols.

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Lamisil solution (in spray form) and deramgel have approximately equal properties. They are well distributed on the surface of the skin and are suitable for the treatment of extensive skin mycoses. The substances do not make its surface greasy and dry quickly, which is optimal for fungus accompanied by weeping or diaper rash (in the folds of the skin). In addition, these products do not stain clothes and do not require rubbing, which significantly speeds up their application.

Creamy Lamisil is prescribed for mycoses accompanied by dryness, as well as for lesions of the mucous membranes (genitals, outer ear). This drug has light moisturizing properties and eliminates discomfort associated with hyperkeratosis and dryness. The cream requires rubbing in and penetrates less deeply into the dermis. Courses of treatment using it are somewhat longer than with solutions.

Lamisil solution

Lamisil UNO is a unique antifungal drug. The special composition of the solution, when exposed to skin and air, forms a thin polymer film on the skin. It is resistant to water, but dissolves in soap and organic solvents. After application, the solution polymerizes immediately. This ensures long-term skin contact with the drug. The active component passes from the film into the stratum corneum of the dermis in high concentrations. It kills the fungus and remains active for a long time. This property provides a preventive effect for 3 months.

Lamisil tablets are prescribed for the treatment of skin mycoses and nail fungus (onychomycosis). Other forms of Lamisil cannot have a therapeutic effect on damaged nail plates. For onychomycosis, it is important that the drug penetrates all layers of the nail. External agents Lamisil are not capable of this. But the tablets are excellent at fighting dermatomycoses accompanied by inflammation.

Principle of operation: pros and cons of the product

Before using Lamisil to normalize the condition of the nail, you need to pay attention to the features of the drug, since it does not always lead to a positive result.

Lamisil has several positive aspects:

Ease of use. The drug has several release forms, so a girl can choose any one based on convenience;
Suitable for eliminating most fungal infections on nails, as well as mycoses of sensitive skin of the hands or feet;
Safety. The active substance does not affect the functioning of organs and the general condition of the body;
Quick effect. Due to the complex impact on the problem, the infection is eliminated quickly.

The product can be used for prevention, but before using it it is recommended to apply it to the inside of the elbow. After 2 hours, check for irritation, redness or itching. The absence of such signs means that you do not have an allergic reaction, so it is safe to use Lamisil.

The main drawback of the line of products is the price. How much it costs depends on the type of medicine, on average - from 650 to 2000 rubles. And the consumption of the product is quite high, especially when nails and skin are damaged at the same time.