Review of ointment (cream) Terbinafine for use against nail fungus

For fungal infections of the skin and nails, imported drugs that are expensive are often prescribed. You don't have to spend a lot of money on treatment to get rid of the infection forever. There is an affordable Terbinafine ointment that has all the necessary properties.

It is imperative to take into account indications and contraindications, otherwise a negative result may occur. The medicine in different forms can cope with 10 problems, including lichen, onychomycosis, candidiasis.

Compound

The ointment contains several components. The main active ingredient is terbinafine hydrochloride, an antifungal synthetic agent of the allylamine group.

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In addition, the ointment includes:

• methylparaben (preservative with antiseptic properties);
• carbomer (gel-forming base for ointment);
• Vaseline oil (has a softening effect);
• propylene glycol (solvent and preservative, allows you to make the ointment homogeneous);
• sodium hydroxide;
• polysorbate (softens the skin, improves the absorption of the ointment);
• water.

Fenistil Pencivir

The cost of a tube containing 2g. cream, is about 240 rubles.

Advantages. The active ingredient in this cream is penciclovir, an even more powerful antiviral substance than acyclovir.

Fenistil Pencivir cream, used from the very beginning of the manifestations of herpes, can reduce the time during which the virus decorates your lips by almost 50%. And the auxiliary substances contained in Fenistil (vaseline oil, white paraffin, etc.) protect the skin from drying out and prevent scarring of wounds. This complex action allows us to recommend the cream as a treatment for frequently or regularly recurring episodes of exacerbation of herpes (which, in fact, are rashes on the lips).

Disadvantages: The stronger the effect of the drug, the more contraindications it has: a well-known pharmaceutical axiom. In the case of Fenistil Pentsivir, there are no more prohibitions on its use - the same pregnancy and breastfeeding, but they are much stricter: only in cases where the benefit to the mother is immeasurably greater than the harm to the child. Breastfeeding requires consultation with a doctor before starting treatment with this drug. Well, there is a ban on treating children under 12 years of age with Fenistil.

Conclusions. If, after studying the shortcomings of the drug, you decide that Fenistil Pencivir is something like a weapon of mass destruction, do not rush to conclusions. This is one of the best, effective and safe remedies for herpes if used according to the instructions. And if you ignore the package insert, then any medicine will be dangerous. Therefore, a clear 10 out of ten points.

Release form

Terbinafine comes in several forms: oral tablets, foaming spray, ointment and cream.

Ointments are produced in aluminum or polyethylene laminated tubes of 10, 15 and 30 g, the tubes are packed in cardboard boxes. The drug contains 1% terbinafine hydrochloride.

Terbinafine in the form of an ointment has an advantage over the same medicine in oral form: tablets do not act on lichen versicolor, but the ointment can fight this disease.

External use of the ointment provides a good therapeutic effect with minimal penetration of the product into the bloodstream - no more than 5%. This is why the ointment has fewer side effects compared to oral tablets.

Tablets and ointments are sometimes used in combination, and sometimes separately. If the doctor has recommended only ointment, you should not add tablets to the treatment yourself - although the active ingredient is the same, the direction of action, side effects and contraindications are somewhat different.

How to treat lichen in children: ointments and gels

Ringworm is a common disease of infectious-allergic origin, which is most often diagnosed in children under the age of 14-15 years. Complex treatment, combining medications in the form of tablets and ointments for external application, can cure lichen and clear the skin of rashes.

Features of drug therapy for lichen

Drug therapy for lichen in children requires a serious approach to the medications used, because many of the medications are not suitable for them. The active substances included in their composition can cause an acute reaction on the part of the child’s body.

Treatment of the disease in childhood is carried out with antifungal and antiviral drugs for internal or external use.

When treating lichen in a newborn, tablets are prescribed extremely rarely, in the most advanced and severe cases.

For the pink type of allergic origin, antihistamines are used, for the multi-colored type, antifungal tablets are used (Fluconazole, Terbinafine), for the shingles type, antiviral drugs are used (Acyclovir, Valacyclovir).

Additionally, various sprays and shampoos are used - Terbinafine, Nizoral. They are used to wash the skin of the body and face, as well as hair. Such products are most effective when used simultaneously with an ointment or cream with the same active substance.

Types of lichen in a child

Tablets or ointment for lichen on a child’s skin are selected individually, depending on the type of dermatological disease.

Any type of disease is accompanied by skin rashes. At the initial stages of the disease, the rash is small in size and there are single spots. If left untreated, it becomes chronic, affecting large areas of the body with severe itching and pain.

Treatment of pityriasis rosea

Pityriasis rosea is one of the most common dermatological diseases. In many cases, rashes on the back, arms, and legs are of allergic origin and disappear on their own in the absence of contact with the allergen. Medicines for the treatment of pink type rashes:

1. Lorinden
   is a hormonal ointment for external use. It is classified as a glucocorticosteroid and is therefore used only as prescribed by a doctor. Used for rapid spread of spots, severe itching and swelling.
2. Zindol
   – the main active substance is zinc oxide, dries out weeping spots on the skin, prevents their infection and relieves burning. Approved for use in the treatment of children under 1 year of age.
3. Zinc ointment
   is a cheaper and no less effective analogue of Tsindol, containing zinc oxide. Apply to clean and dried skin 5-6 times throughout the day. Dries, reduces inflammation, accelerates tissue regeneration.

Additionally, antihistamines are prescribed - Claritin, Suprastin, Erius, Tavegil, which are selected depending on the age of the children.

Treatment of ringworm

Ringworm most often occurs on the head, back, shoulders and legs. A child becomes infected from a sick animal, person or through his things. Before using the ointment, the affected areas of the body must be treated with iodine and only after that the medicine should be applied.

• Exifin, Lamisil, Zalain - have a pronounced antifungal effect, applied to the affected areas once every 7 days;
• Funginal and Clotrimazole - antifungal drugs are applied 2-3 times a day;
• Exoderil - the medicine is applied to the affected areas in the morning and evening for 2 weeks;
• salicylic and tar ointment - the medicine is applied in a thick layer in the evening, before bedtime.

In order to speed up recovery and prevent further spread of the disease, the affected areas of the scalp should be cut off every week, and the skin should be washed with warm soapy water.

If the rash spreads rapidly and healthy areas of the skin are affected, the patient is additionally prescribed antifungal drugs in the form of tablets.

The most commonly prescribed drugs are Terbinafine or Itraconazole. These medications are highly effective against many types of fungus and do not have a toxic effect on the body of children.

Treatment of shingles takes a long time

The causative agent of the shingles type of disease is the varicella zoster virus. If shingles is diagnosed, the incubation period in children is characterized by a complete absence of pronounced symptoms. After some time, a watery rash appears along the intercostal nerve fibers and may also appear on the child’s leg, arm, or face. The rash is accompanied by itching, burning and pain.

For the treatment of herpes zoster the following are used:

• Famciclovir or Famvir - inhibits the further development of the virus, protects healthy cells, reduces pain;
• Acyclovir is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug that inhibits the further spread of herpes zoster;
• Valaciclovir is used to treat chickenpox and herpes zoster, which is often its complication.

Additionally, when using products for external use, drugs and dietary supplements are prescribed to strengthen the body's immune forces. Decreased immunity provokes the progression of herpes zoster.

Treatment of versicolor

If a child has been diagnosed with lichen versicolor, treatment and medications are selected depending on his age. Many antifungal drugs are approved for use only after 12 years, this must be taken into account before using them.

For the treatment of pityriasis versicolor (pityriasis versicolor) the following are used:

1. Clotrimazole
   is an effective antifungal agent that is well tolerated by children. It is allowed to be used at any age, except for children with an allergy to the active substance clotrimazole.
2. Miconazole
   is an antifungal drug based on the active substance of the same name. Used to treat fungal and bacterial infections.
3. Terbinafine
   is one of the most powerful antifungal agents, available in the form of tablets, sprays and creams. Approved for use by children over 12 years of age.

Antifungal drugs are prescribed in combination with ointments. The most commonly used are Fluconazole, Terbinafine, Orungal, Mycozoral, Lamisil. Medicines have their own age restrictions, which must be taken into account before use.

Treatment of lichen planus

The child may suffer from lichen ruber. This is a chronic dermatological disease that is accompanied by bright red rashes. The spots quickly spread over the skin of the body, even affecting the mucous membranes and nail plates. It is characterized by a long, chronic course with alternating periods of exacerbation and remission.

For the treatment of red lichen in children, the following are prescribed:

• Salicylic ointment - reduces redness, exfoliates the top layer of tissue, stimulates the growth of new cells;
• Fenistil and Gistan are herbal medicines that inhibit immune allergic reactions and cleanse the integument;
• Pimecrolimus and Tacrolimus are non-hormonal ointments with decongestant, anti-inflammatory, and soothing effects;
• Solcoseryl - applied to the affected areas, promotes their rapid healing.

In addition, antihistamine tablets are prescribed with products for external application - Diazolin, Loratadine, Fenistil. The therapeutic course is long and can range from 4 weeks to 6 months.

Effective and cheap antifungal ointments

To treat lichen in children at home, effective, inexpensive, safe ointments are used, which are selected depending on the type of disease and its symptoms. If rashes occur on any part of the body - legs, butt, back, cheek, you can use inexpensive and effective means for external treatment of the affected areas of the skin.

1. Sulfur ointment
   – ​​contains sulfur and petroleum jelly, which are well tolerated by the child’s body and do not cause allergies. Accelerates the healing of affected tissues, destroys many types of fungal microorganisms.
2. Ichthyol
   is an antifungal agent, it is recommended to smear it for tinea versicolor. Shows high effectiveness in other dermatological diseases of fungal origin.
3. Sinaflan
   - is prescribed for the red flat and pink type of the disease. Allowed for use after 2 years of age.

One of the most popular inexpensive drugs is Clotrimazole. It is effective for any lichen of a fungal nature. The medicine is applied in a thin layer to clean, dried epidermis 3-4 times a day. The course of treatment is up to 8 weeks until the rash disappears and 4-8 weeks after to consolidate the result.

Synthetic and antibacterial ointments

Ointments containing synthetic antifungal substances or antibiotics are considered effective treatments for lichen. Such active substances include terbitafine, clotrimazole, ketoconazole, mycosolone.

Popular ointments with synthetic and antibacterial components:

• Mikoseptin - a medicine based on undecylenic acid is applied to the affected areas of the skin in the morning and evening for 14 days;
• Mycozon is a miconazole-based medicine used to treat fungal, bacterial, and mixed infections;
• Fungoterbin - pharmacological action is due to the active substance terbinafine;
• Nizoral - shampoo and cream with the active ingredient clotrimazole, is most effective for multi-colored and ringworm in children.

Such medications are most effective at the initial stage of the disease in children. In the chronic form, it is recommended to change medications periodically, since fungi and other pathogens may develop resistance to them.

Properties

Terbinafine ointment eliminates the following types of fungi:

• dermatophytes;
• moldy;
• some varieties of dimorphic fungi.

The effect on yeast fungi depends on their varieties. Some species (for example, Candida) die under the influence of the drug, while the development of others is simply suspended.

The effect of the drug is due to the fact that it destroys the cell membrane of the fungus and inhibits the production of the enzyme squalene oxidase, which plays an important role in the normal activity of the intercellular membrane. Terbinafine stops the production of ergosterol, which leads to disruption of all enzyme-forming systems of the cell and its death.

special instructions

Terbinafine is intended for topical use only; when applied to the skin, it is necessary to avoid contact with the eyes, as this can cause severe irritation. The action of the drug provides a pronounced therapeutic effect already on the first day of use. When treating, it is necessary to take into account that the effectiveness of Terbinafine is possible only with a full course; in other cases, there is a high probability of a relapse of the fungal infection.

If an allergy develops while using Terbinafine, you should stop treatment immediately and visit your doctor to determine further steps.

Indications for use

The drug has a targeted effect against fungal infections. It is recommended for the following diseases:

• mycosis of the scalp;
• mycosis of nails;
• mycosis of the feet;
• athlete's foot inguinal;
• pityriasis versicolor;
• candidiasis of the skin and nails.

In addition, the drug is prescribed for the prevention of fungal infections.

Considering that the drug acts differently on different types of fungi, and if taken uncontrolledly it can cause an exacerbation of the disease, a doctor’s consultation is necessary before use.

basic information

The drug is classified as an antifungal agent and has fungicidal and fungistatic properties. It has a whitish tint and is difficult to absorb due to its thick consistency. Reviews of fungal ointment Terbinafine are rarely negative.

The product has a slight odor and quickly dissipates after use. Medicine is prescribed for mycosis of the skin if it is caused by yeast, mold, dimorphic fungi, as well as dermatophytes. In addition, Terbinafine can be used for candidiasis of the mucous membranes.

Compound

The active ingredient is terbinafinehydrochloride (10 mg per 1 g of product). In addition, there are auxiliary components:

• Vaseline and petroleum jelly;
• sodium hydroxide;
• purified water;
• methylparaben;
• polysorbate;
• carbomer;
• alcohol;
• propylene glycol.

Terbinafine for fungus is available in metal tubes, most often white, but the packaging design may vary. The shelf life is 2 years, and it is not necessary to store it in the cold. The drug is dispensed without a doctor's prescription. As analogues, many choose Terfalin, Atifen, Lamitel, Lamisil. The price in Moscow for everything except the last one is from 70 to 150 rubles. You can buy Lamisil at a pharmacy for 400-550 rubles.

Pharmacological properties

It has a fungistatic and fungicidal effect against mold and yeast fungi. Suitable for treating fungal infections on the scalp, smooth skin, and nails. The drug stops the early stage of sterol biosynthesis in the cell of the pathogen, which leads to its destruction. Does not cancel the effect of hormonal, antiseptic and other medications.

The best effect for skin lesions is provided by ointments, not tablets. External treatment usually takes no more than 1-2 weeks, however, with advanced disease, systemic therapy is required.

The drug is distributed in a thin layer onto the inflamed area. It is permissible to make compresses with gauze bandages if the skin in the genital area, between the fingers, and under the breasts is affected.

Instructions for use

Before applying the ointment, the affected areas should be washed with soap (preferably household soap) and dried. Then apply a thin layer of ointment and rub in a little.

The ointment should be applied not only to the traces of fungal infection themselves, but also to the skin around them, going beyond the boundaries by 3-5 mm. You should wait until the ointment is absorbed before putting on clothes.

If the disease is accompanied by diaper rash, gauze should be applied to the area where the ointment is applied.

To treat onychomycosis of the nail plate you need:

1. Remove polish or gel coating from the nail (if any).
2. Wash your feet thoroughly.
3. Trim and file the nail.
4. Steam your fingers in hot water.
5. Apply cream.
6. Apply a clean cotton swab and secure it with a band-aid.

For different types of lesions there is a different course of treatment. Typically, for dermatomycosis of the body, feet and legs, you need to apply the ointment once a day for a week.

Onychomycosis, candidiasis and lichen versicolor require a longer duration of treatment: twice a day, for two weeks. Manifestations of the disease may disappear a few days after the start of treatment. However, if you stop the course at this stage, the fungus will again take its position.

If there is no noticeable effect within two weeks, tests must be taken to confirm the diagnosis.

Terms of use

Terbinafine deprivation ointment should be applied to dry and clean skin. Typically, dermatologists consider it sufficient to apply the drug twice a day, although it all depends on the form, stage, and nature of the disease. The standard course of treatment for lichen lasts 7-14 days. It is very important to monitor the hygiene of clothes, towels, and bed linen - this will avoid re-infection with lichen.

The drug cannot be combined with antidepressants, drugs that suppress a person’s mental activity. The ointment is used with caution in combination with some birth control pills: accumulating in the body and interacting with each other, the drugs can cause menstrual irregularities. But the justification for using the drug should always be discussed separately with the doctor.

Contraindications

There is not enough clinical experience in the use of Terbinafine for children, therefore, according to the instructions, the drug is intended for persons over 12 years of age.

The ointment should not be used if you are allergic to any of the components.

Chronic renal failure requires careful use of terbinafine. In case of kidney disease and metabolic disorders, the use of the drug should only be started with the consent of the attending physician. This is important, since the above-mentioned diseases significantly slow down the biotransformation of the drug.

In the presence of any tumors, the use of the drug should be treated with caution.

The ointment should not be used during breastfeeding, as the drug passes into breast milk. During pregnancy, the use of the drug must be justified by the benefit to the mother outweighing the likely risk to the child.

The ointment cannot be used to treat mucous membranes.

Pregnancy and lactation

Terbinafine, in any form of release, is prohibited for use by pregnant women and during breastfeeding. Until now, any pathologies during fetal development are not precisely known, but since a small amount of the active component passes into the skin by applying the drug and terbinafine can be absorbed into breast milk, it is recommended to prevent all possible risks.

If it is necessary to use ointment during lactation, the child must be switched to artificial feeding.

Side effects

Undesirable effects when using Terbinafine ointment for nail fungus are very rare, the product is usually well tolerated.

After applying the product, allergic reactions may occur in the form of itching, burning sensation and redness. At the first signs of intolerance, you should stop using the drug and choose a product with another active ingredient.

In extremely rare cases, the drug can cause a relapse of psoriasis, but this is more often associated with taking Terbinafine tablets than with the use of ointment.

No specific side effects of the drug were identified. If the ointment gets ingested, symptoms characteristic of an overdose of Terbinafine tablets may appear:

• nausea;
• stomach ache;
• headache;
• dizziness.

If this happens, you should take activated carbon or another sorbent, and if necessary, carry out symptomatic treatment.

If the ointment gets on the mucous membranes, it may cause a burning sensation - you should immediately rinse them with water. If there is a burn, consult a doctor.

Using cream and ointment for nail fungus

Before applying these forms of preparations, it is also recommended to first prepare the surface by washing the area and drying it well. The product is applied in a thin layer up to two times during the day, based on the severity of the disease. When applied, the medicine is distributed so as to treat a little healthy tissue and is not washed off. If the fungal infection is aggravated by diaper rash, then it is recommended to cover the area with a napkin at night. The use of Terbinafine allows you to see a positive result from treatment within the first day of treatment. If regular use is not observed or if treatment is stopped prematurely, an exacerbation of fungal infection may recur.

Analogs

Preparations with the same active ingredient:

• Atifin;
• Terbizil;
• Lamisil;
• Binafin;
• Fungoterbin.

The difference between more expensive products lies in the degree of purification of the drug and their better penetration to the site of the disease. In some cases, the price is determined by the large number of clinical experiences and advertising costs.

If there is intolerance to terbinafine hydrochloride, you should look for drugs with another active ingredient of the same nature. Among them:

• Naftifine (Exoderil);
• Natamycin (Pimafucin);
• Clotrimazole (Candide, Kanison, Clotrimazole);
• Ciclopirox (Batrafen);
• Miconazole (Mikozon) and others.

Reviews

Marina, 36 years old: The doctor prescribed me a comprehensive course for the treatment of onychomycosis: taking tablets and applying Terbinafine ointment externally. Improvements became noticeable within 2 weeks, and after 2 months I forgot about the fungus - I hope, forever.

Leonid, 42 years old: I used Terbinafine only as an ointment for quite a long time. The product helped me. Now I always have it in my home medicine cabinet, I use it for prevention after going to the pool.

Olga, 39 years old: The product did not help me. Perhaps the reason is that my fungus was in an advanced stage; neither ointments nor tablets helped. I had to use a more radical solution - laser nail treatment.

Terbinafine ointment is an external antifungal agent that is effective not only against nail fungus, but also against dermatomycosis of the body, ringworm and other diseases caused by fungal infection. The drug has a number of contraindications and is not suitable for everyone, so before use you need to consult a specialist.

Antifungal agent Terbinafine-MFF, ointment 1% tube 15 g – review

Hello everyone who stopped by!

For a long time I was tormented by doubts - it’s somehow embarrassing to write this review or not. An adult girl, but with ringworm. I am writing only in the hope of helping a “friend in misfortune” get rid of this unpleasant infection.

Never say never. I thought this would NEVER happen to me

I have a one and a half year old child. And we spend most of our time outdoors. Sandboxes, parks, squares. Do you think we hug stray cats? – no, of course (it’s them, the cats, who have the audacity to set up toilets in children’s sandboxes.

I sincerely love and feel sorry for mustachioed people, don’t think, but how much trouble they can cause!). When raising a child, I adhere to the opinion of “everything in moderation” - I don’t sterilize anything, but I don’t allow them to walk in trash cans either. However….

She saved the child, but she herself got into trouble somewhere.

I noticed a pink, flaky spot on my hand. I didn’t attach much importance, but in a short time it grew, another one appeared, and “help” from a dermatologist became simply necessary. And my grandmother, seeing the hand, immediately pronounced a sentence - TIE, and even launched it. We are not waiting for any appointments with doctors, we are in isolation, we are rather burning it out so as not to infect the baby. And I am an obedient granddaughter...

Next I will describe my treatment, with the caveat that this is self-medication. I never went to the doctor.

The treatment is harsh (but the sore is not attractive either). I agreed.

The recipe is simple:

We apply pure, undiluted iodine (because lichen has started, according to my grandmother), after 2 hours we soften it with vegetable oil, then again after 2 hours iodine, oil... Continue the executions for 5 days. No more than 7 days!

I think they guessed that the skin was burned to the point of disgrace, and how painful it was!

The photo is hidden in the quote. This is on the 5th day of treatment according to my grandmother’s recipe. Unsightly, embarrassing, unpleasant. There are no photos before the burning began. It looked exactly like on the Internet.

At least she didn’t infect the child. The appearance is terrible, and there is a little itching, which means that the lichen has not yet been cured. Burning is clearly not modern technology. I wear black glasses to the pharmacy. The pharmacist immediately, as if he were offering it to everyone, gave me TERBINAFINE.

Cost 48 rub.

Manufacturer : Moscow Pharmaceutical Factory

Dosage form

White ointment

The texture is very similar to regular baby cream. Absorbs quickly enough, slight stickiness lasts no more than 15 minutes.

The ointment is in an aluminum tube. The volume, of course, is very small - 15 ml. But 2 weeks of treatment was enough for me.

Properties

Antifungal agent

Compound

Indications for use

As we can see from the instructions, the product is multifunctional. You can treat the fungus, but I have a different problem.

Information for parents:

They cannot treat children (under 12 years of age).

Experience with Terbinafine

“Yesterday” I burned it with iodine, and “today” I used pharmaceutical ointment. Apply a thin layer to the affected area and the area around it twice a day for 2 weeks (exactly as the instructions advise).

The ointment is absorbed quickly, even on my parched skin. I didn't smell it. There were no unpleasant sensations at all. Doesn't burn, doesn't hurt, doesn't itch. This is what the applied ointment looks like on the skin.

Manufacturer's promise:

Noticeable results from the first days of use

I wasn’t sure that there would be a result, and even a quick one. If someone had told me, I wouldn't have believed it.

I am attaching photographic evidence of the wonderful, downright magical effect of the ointment.

2 days of use

5 day of treatment

2 weeks of terbinafine use

Already on the second day, the affected skin began to peel off. Gradually she all left. The itching also stopped after a couple of days. I tried my best not to get the affected area wet (I wore gloves and sealed it), but it got wet more than once. The improvements were really very fast. 2 weeks of use and my hands are healthy again. There is a white mark left, but the sun will correct the situation.

She did not violate the main rule - do not interrupt treatment so that the sore does not recur.

Treatment with Terbinafine is very gentle. It doesn't bother me at all. And the result does not take long to arrive, and it is excellent.

And it’s best to see a doctor right away! I heard that lichen needs to be treated comprehensively (there are also terbinafine tablets).

Conclusion : you cannot start treatment, you need to contact specialists. Naturally, thanks to grandma for the diagnosis. But the treatment, as it turned out, can be comfortable, painless and for mere pennies (I think without iodine it would have taken longer to treat)

My other reviews about medications and their treatment:

Oflomelid is a magic wand for household injuries. Heals, relieves pain and inflammation

Thrush and my “points” for supporting women’s health

Treatment of nail fungus. Loceril completed it in 4 months

What is the effect of the cheap vitamin Complivit complex?

Homeopathy for the prevention of colds

Polysorb... from allergies to poisoning. Excellent enterosorbent

Cheap and very effective drops for runny nose

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