Fungus is an unpleasant disease that brings a lot of trouble and is also difficult to treat. Despite the fact that the affected area may not hurt at all, it is impossible to start the pathology. The drug "Clotrimazole" is considered an effective antifungal agent. The solution has the most pronounced therapeutic effect. "Clotrimazole" can not only eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of pathology, but also affect the causative agent of the disease.
Description and composition of the drug
"Clotrimazole" belongs to the antimycotic group of medicines based on imidazole derivatives and has a wide range of effects. Due to the various forms of release (candles, solution, vaginal tablets, cream), it is used in the treatment of fungal infections of the skin, nail plates, and oral cavity. Depending on the type of pathology, the specialist selects the most optimal form of the drug "Clotrimazole".
Solution intended for topical use is a relatively new form of drug release. The antimycotic effect is duethe presence in the composition of clotrimazole - a substance that is a derivative of imidazole. It shows activity against yeast fungi, dermatophytes, dimorphic fungi. The product has an extremely high penetrating power.
When should the solution be used?
"Clotrimazole" in the form of a solution is most effective in fungal infections of the nail plates, if the pathogen is a microorganism sensitive to the active ingredient. Onychomycosis can be caused by a variety of pathogens - dermatophytes, trichophytes, yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida, moldy fungi that infect one or several nails at once (most often on the legs).
An indication for the use of the solution is also the presence of the following pathological conditions:
- microsporia;
- versus versicolor;
- interdigital fungus;
- dermatophytosis;
- dermatomycosis;
- erythrasma;
- candidiasis stomatitis;
- pityriasis versicolor.
Principles of treatment of onychomycosis
With timely seeking help from specialists, you can get rid of nail fungus with the help of topical products. If the pathology is in an advanced stage, you can not do without taking systemic antifungal medications. As part of complex therapy, you can use the antimycotic solution of clotrimazole (or its analogues) and the drug in tablets. The duration of treatment will depend on the stage of the course of the disease.
Antifungalmedicines in liquid form (sprays, solutions) create a high concentration of the active substance on the nail plate, which cannot be achieved with systemic medicines. At the same time, such a remedy is not absorbed into the bloodstream and cannot cause side effects.
It is necessary to remove the nail plate for better penetration of the drug only in case of its severe deformation and thickening. During the period of therapy, you should visit a doctor every two weeks for a follow-up examination and adjustment of the treatment regimen.
Clotrimazole solution: application of the product
For an effective impact on the pathogen of the fungus, the affected area is treated at least 2 times a day. Apply the solution to a clean surface in sufficient quantity. If the nail plate is severely affected by the fungus, it must be softened and removed as much as possible with scissors and a cosmetic nail file. The course of treatment should be at least 4 weeks. Experts recommend using the solution until a he althy nail grows back.
When treating the oral cavity with a solution, you must use a cotton swab or gauze swab. The liquid is applied directly to the auxiliary means and only then the oral mucosa is treated. "Clotrimazole" (solution) instructions for use recommends using for these purposes at least 4 times a day. After treatment of the oral cavity, it is necessary to refrain from eating.
Contraindications
Topical preparation "Clotrimazole" (solution) from the fungus can be usednot all patients. If the patient has hypersensitivity to the active substance or auxiliary components, the drug should not be used. The manufacturer also refers to contraindications the first trimester of pregnancy.
Features of the use of the drug
The product can be used to treat fungal infections in children, but after prior consultation with a doctor. At the same time, it is not recommended to treat large areas of the skin with a solution. Light, breathable shoes should be chosen during the treatment of onychomycosis.
During lactation, the drug is allowed to be used, but this should be done with extreme caution. It is forbidden to apply a solution to the area of \u200b\u200bthe mammary glands with a fungal disease. "Clotrimazole" in this case must be replaced with a more gentle agent.
Interaction with other drugs
When prescribing a solution to a patient as part of complex therapy, the doctor takes into account its combination with other drugs. In some cases, the antimycotic agent inhibits the action of other medicines.
Dexamethasone in high concentration reduces the therapeutic efficacy of the drug "Clotrimazole". It is better not to use a solution for nail fungus at the same time as polyene antibiotics.
Side effects
Subject to the rules for applying the product and the doctor's recommendations regarding treatment, the solution should not provoke an undesirable reaction. In rare cases, patients complain of redness of the skin, itching. Such a reaction canindicate hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. In the future, it is not recommended to use the solution with similar symptoms.
What do patients say about Clotrimazole?
The solution has earned rather controversial reviews. Some patients complain about the complete absence of the therapeutic effect of the drug. In most cases, this result is observed during self-treatment, when the causative agent of the infection has not been identified. If the remedy was prescribed by a mycologist after passing the examination, a positive result will not be long in coming.
The drug has a pronounced effect at the initial stage of the development of the disease. Significant advantages include the cost of the solution compared to other popular antifungal agents. A 15 ml bottle will cost the buyer 120-140 rubles. For a full course of treatment, in a simple case, two vials of the drug are enough.
Six months after the end of therapy, it is necessary to undergo a control examination by a specialist. This will help prevent the recurrence of a fungal infection. After all, as you know, getting rid of this pathology is quite difficult.
Analogues of the drug
If necessary, a specialist can choose a substitute that will be no less effective than a solution. "Clotrimazole" has both structural analogues and similar in therapeutic action. The most effective antimycotic drugs include the following:
- Kandizol- a structural analogue of the original drug. It has fungistatic and fungicidal action. Sensitivity to it is shown by gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms, fungi, dermatophytes.
- "Kanizon" - an effective antifungal agent, available in the form of a solution, cream and vaginal tablets. The drug has a number of contraindications, which should be read without fail before use.
- "Mycospor" - an antifungal medication based on bifonazole (imidazole series), is available in the form of an ointment and a solution. Effective for trichophytosis, microsporia, infection with moldy and yeast-like fungi, dermatophytosis.
If you suspect the development of a fungal disease, you should seek help from a mycologist as soon as possible. To determine the type of causative agent of the pathology, a scraping is taken from the affected area. After that, the specialist will be able to choose an effective remedy for treatment.
