One of the most common dermatological ailments is currently mycosis. Pathology can affect the skin and nail plates. To get rid of this problem, it is important to choose the right medicine. A highly effective drug that can suppress the development of the fungus is Exiter cream. The drug is intended for local application, which significantly reduces the risk of side effects.
Product description
Fungal infection of the nail plates is difficult to treat with medication, especially in advanced cases.
Doctors recommend the use of local and systemic antifungal drugs in the course of therapy to achieve a positive treatment result. The Exiter tool has proven itself well. Cream instructions for use recommends the use of various types of fungal infections of the skin and nails.
The product, produced in the form of a cream, is intended for external use and has a uniform texture and a characteristic smell. The drug can inhibit the developmentpathology due to the effect on the enzyme located in the cells of the fungus - squalene epoxidase. Further vital activity of the fungus becomes impossible and it dies.
Forms and composition
The drug "Exiter" in the form of a cream and tablets for oral use is produced by the Russian pharmaceutical company "OZON". The tool belongs to the group of allylamines and has a fungicidal effect on many varieties of fungi. The cream is produced in aluminum tubes with a volume of 15 g, or in glass jars. 100 g of the product for external application contains 1 g of the main active ingredient terbinafine. One Exiter tablet contains 250 mg of terbinafine.
Both forms of the drug can be used as part of the complex treatment of a fungal infection.
The main component of the drug is effective against causative agents of dermatomycosis and multi-colored lichen, yeast-like fungi from the genus Candida, moldy and dimorphic fungi. Regarding yeast-like fungi, the drug can also have a fungistatic effect, that is, slow down their growth.
Auxiliary components in the cream are substances such as benzyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide, polysorbate, isopropyl myristate.
How does it work?
Cream "Exiter" is characterized by a cumulative effect. After application to the area affected by the fungus, the product diffuses and accumulates in places that are most often affected by a pathogenic pathogen: in the nails and hair follicles. High concentrations of "Exiter"have a fungicidal effect. The drug is excreted from the body along with urine in the form of metabolites.
Indications for appointment
The drug is used to treat fungal infections of the skin and nails. According to the instructions, the cream can be prescribed if the patient has the following pathologies:
- onychomycosis - fungal infection of the nail plates;
- microsporia, trichophytosis - fungus infection of the scalp;
- dermatomycosis, epidermophytosis - the presence of a fungus on the skin;
- versus versicolor;
- mucosal candidiasis.
"Exiter" (cream): instructions for use
Reviews of experts indicate that this is a very effective remedy that can completely save the patient from such an unpleasant disease as mycosis.
To achieve a positive result, it is important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the use of the cream.
You can use an antifungal agent only after consulting a specialist and passing tests to determine the type of pathogen. You should consult a doctor already at the initial stage of the course of the disease and not self-medicate, because neglected fungal infections require a longer course of treatment and are far from always amenable to therapy.
How to use?
The cream should be applied 1-2 times a day on the affected skin or nail plate. The duration of such therapy usually does not exceed 2 weeks. If during this time the patient does not seeimprovement, you should consult a dermatologist and choose another antifungal agent.
If necessary, additional tablets can be prescribed. The treatment regimen should be determined by a specialist, taking into account the severity of the condition and the age of the patient. It should be borne in mind that the instruction prohibits the use of Exiter cream for the treatment of mycoses in children under 12 years of age.
"Exiter" for onychomycosis
Getting rid of onychomycosis - nail fungus - is quite difficult. The disease needs constant monitoring and drug therapy. To overcome the pathology, it is necessary to accurately establish the type of pathogen and select special preparations. Self-medication for onychomycosis is highly undesirable, because in most cases it only leads to a significant deterioration in the condition.
In the process of clinical studies, the effectiveness of the treatment of nail fungus with Exiter cream has been proven. The domestic drug has proven itself on the positive side, even despite the rather high cost. The price ranges from 280-340 rubles per tube, 15 mg. At the initial stage of the disease, it is recommended to use only Exiter (cream). Reviews of specialists and patients indicate that at this stage the drug is quickly able to overcome the pathology. In more serious cases, a systemic effect on the body will be required. During the treatment of fungal infections, it is advisable to exclude other medications in order to avoid allergic reactions.
Contraindications
Antifungal agent for external usethe use of "Exiter" has some contraindications for use. The instruction says that the drug is not used in the presence of hypersensitivity to the active substance terbinafine or other components that are part of the cream. It is also forbidden to use the drug for persons with a history of chronic pathologies of the liver or kidneys, serious metabolic disorders.
Do not prescribe Exiter cream for children under 12 years of age and women during pregnancy and lactation. The active ingredient is able to penetrate the placental barrier and breast milk. If it is necessary to use the product during feeding, pediatricians recommend transferring the baby to artificial milk formulas.
Are there any side effects?
Cream, unlike tablets, causes negative reactions of the body much less often. Topical product may cause an allergic reaction.
Patients note that after applying the cream, itching, peeling and redness of the skin sometimes appear. Less commonly, cases of the development of Stevens-Jones syndrome, alopecia are recorded, psoriasis-like rashes appear.
Special Instructions
During the application of the cream, avoid contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth and nose. In case of accidental ingestion of the drug, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea may develop. If allergic reactions develop during treatment with Exiter cream, use should be completely discontinued.medication and see a specialist.
Pre-training
Many patients are interested in how to treat their nails before applying Exiter cream? Doctors say that there is no need to use any additional funds for this. For the effective treatment of onychomycosis, it is only important to properly prepare the nail plate for applying the medication and follow the doctor's recommendations regarding the treatment regimen.
The affected area must first be washed well under running water with antibacterial soap. Then the surface of the nail should be cut off as much as possible with a special nail file. This is necessary for a deeper penetration of the active ingredient of the drug. After that, the affected area is again thoroughly washed and dried. After performing all the above manipulations, you can start applying the product.
With onychomycosis, Exiter cream should be used no more than twice a day. The duration of therapy is determined only by a specialist. It is recommended to complete the course of treatment with the drug in order to avoid re-infection. Symptoms usually improve within a few days of starting treatment with a terbinafine-based antifungal. In the absence of a positive result, the doctor will help you choose substitutes for Exiter (cream). An analogue may contain the same active substance or have a similar therapeutic effect.
The product hassimilar properties and a wide spectrum of action. The cost of the cream is much lower and is about 80 rubles per package (15 g).
Another effective analogue is "Mikozan" in the form of serum. This preparation is based on a unique component - rye enzyme filtrate. However, the drug should only be used in cases of mild fungal infection.
Popular substitutes
The main analogue of "Exiter" is the drug "Terbinafine", also available in the form of a cream, ointment, spray and tablets.
Terbinafine-based Lamisil is also considered a popular antifungal medication. For external use, this remedy can be used in the form of an ointment, lotion, spray and gel. Lamisil tablets have a systemic effect.
