Description
Latin name
Nitrofungin
Pharmacological action
Nitrofungin is an antifungal agent. At a solution concentration of 0.0001%, it inhibits the growth of Microsporum canis, Trichophyton gypseum at a concentration of 0.0007% inhibits the growth of Candida albicans with an increase in the active substance content to 0.003% and exhibits a fungicidal effect.
At a higher concentration, it has an antibacterial effect against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Indications
Fungal skin lesions:
rubrophytic
inguinal epidermophytosis
trichophytosis
candidiasis of the skin
mycosis of the feet
fungal diseases of the external auditory canal.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Special instructions
Places treated with Nitrofungin should not be exposed to sunlight. With dermatomycosis, accompanied by severe local inflammatory phenomena, and if irritation occurs, a solution diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 1 can be used.
Composition 100 ml solution contains:
Active ingredient: 1 g hlornitrofenol
Excipients: ethanol 96% triethylene glycol purified water – up to 100 ml
Dosage and Administration
Externally. The solution is applied to the affected areas of the skin with a cotton swab 2-3 times a day. Treatment continues until the clinical manifestations of the disease disappear. To prevent relapse, the solution is continued to be applied 2-3 times a week for 4-6 weeks. For the purpose of prevention, the solution is used 1-2 times a week for 4 weeks.
Side effects
Local irritation, photosensitivity.
Storage conditions
In a dark place at a temperature of 10 25 ° C.
Term hodnosty
5 years
Deystvuyuschee substances
Hlornytrofenol
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Dosage form
solution for outdoor use
Teva Pharmaceutical Enterprise Co., Ltd., Israel