The drug "Termikon" (ointment), the price of which is about two hundred rubles, is included in the category of antifungal agents. A drug with a wide spectrum
activity, intended for topical use. The drug acts on strains of dermatophytes, in small concentrations it has a fungicidal effect on yeast, mold and a number of dimorphic fungi. The drug "Termikon" (ointment) can also exhibit fungistatic activity. The active substance is terbinafine. Under its influence, changes occur in the early stage of sterol biosynthesis. This provokes a lack of ergosterol and intracellular accumulation of squalene, which leads to the death of the pathogen. Against the background of local use, absorption is less than five percent. The drug has an insignificant systemic effect.
Medicine "Termikon" (ointment). Readings
The drug is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of skin fungal infections, mycoses of the feet, including epidermophytosis (inguinal), as well as skin lesions caused by dermatophytes. Indications include pathologies caused by yeast strains (especially the Candida genus), as well as versicolor.
Remedy"Termikon" (ointment). How to use
The drug is prescribed to patients only from the age of twelve. Before use, the affected areas are cleaned and dried. Liniment is applied in a thin layer once or twice a day. They treat both the affected areas and those adjacent to them. Against the background of infections complicated by diaper rash, in the groin area, under the mammary glands, between the fingers, buttocks and folds, it is recommended to cover the application sites with gauze, especially at night. On average, the duration of therapy for ringworm of the legs, trunk, feet is a week, candidiasis of the body is 1-2, versicolor versicolor is two weeks. In the first days of use, there is a significant relief of symptoms, but treatment should not be stopped. With irregular use or with premature termination of therapy, there is a risk of recurrence of the infection. If there is no therapeutic effect within 1-2 weeks, you should consult a doctor.
Drug "Termikon" (ointment). Adverse reactions
As practice shows, the medicine is well tolerated. In some cases, the development of an allergy is likely. Patients may experience redness, burning, rash, irritation at the site of application. As a rule, these manifestations are the result of hypersensitivity to the components.
Contraindications
Thermikon medicine (ointment) (reviews of experts confirm this) should not be used for hypersensitivity, under the age of twelve. Against the background of pregnancy, the expediency of using the drugset by the doctor. If necessary, use the medicine during the feeding period, it is recommended to suspend lactation. Caution is shown in the presence of insufficiency of the activity of the liver, kidneys, oppression of hematopoiesis, metabolic disorders, with tumors, vascular pathologies in the extremities.
