"Ecodax" (ointment): an instruction, which helps, reviews

Fungal infection is one of the main problems in the field of dermatology. Most often, the nail plates and skin are affected. Pathology is recommended to be treated as early as possible in order to avoid serious consequences. One of the antifungal medicines is "Ecodax" (ointment). The drug instruction explains the mechanism of its therapeutic action and describes the method of application. If you comply with the appointment of a specialist to cope with the disease can be quite quickly.

Description of the medicine

"Ecodax" is an antifungal ointment manufactured by an Indian pharmaceutical company. It has a fungicidal, bactericidal and antifungal property. The active substance of the ointment is econazole nitrate, a substance related to imidazole derivatives. The mechanism of the therapeutic action of the agent is based on the possibility of suppressing the bisynthesis of ergosterol, which is responsible for regulating the permeability of the cell walls of microorganisms.

As auxiliary substances in the cream used components such as phosphoric acid, chlorocresol, liquid paraffin, sodium hydroxide, cetomacrogol, mineral oil, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dehydrate, cetostearyl alcohol.

What does "Ecodax" use?

According to the official instructions, the "Ecodax" ointment is effective against dermatophytes, yeast and moldy mushrooms. Assign an agent against certain gram-positive pathogens (staphylococci, streptococci, microorganisms of the genus N).

Fungal diseases are the first thing that "Ecodax" should be used if the pathogen is sensitive to the active ingredient microorganisms. An antimycotic agent is prescribed for the treatment of the following ailments:

• Colored lichen;
• Fungal infection of nail plates (onychomycosis);
• Fungal infection of the skin (dermatosis);
• Erythrasma;
• Mycotic infection of the auditory canal;
• Fungal balanitis;
• Colpitis;
• Thrush (vulvovaginal mycosis).

The preparation "Ecodax" (ointment): instructions for use

The antifungal agent is intended solely for external application. The ointment is applied a thin layer on the area affected by the fungus pathogen and rubbed until it is completely absorbed. It is necessary to pre-dry the wet skin, if the lesion is in the fold area. The duration of treatment depends on the stage of fungal attack. In some cases, a two-week therapeutic course is sufficient. In the treatment of foot dermatomycosis, longer treatment (at least 6 weeks) is needed.

In case of intravaginal use, the drug in the form of a cream should be administered with the help of an applicator. Treatment should be continued for 14 days. To eliminate otomycosis, the substance is impregnated with gauze turunda and inserted into the auditory canal.

How to treat ointment onychomycosis?

The product has a faint smell, is well absorbed, which allows it to be used in the treatment of skin fungus and nail plates. In case of onychomycosis, the nails should be previously uncoiled. For this, a small amount of soap and salt must be dissolved in warm water. The cut nail plate is cut with scissors, and hard-to-reach places need to be processed with a nail file.

On the affected nail plate should be applied twice a day, the drug "Ecodax". Ointment instruction recommends using at least two months. For a more pronounced therapeutic effect the agent is applied under the occlusive dressing. It is necessary in order to block the access of oxygen and prevent the development of bacterial infection.

Contraindications to use

Antimycotic "Ecodax" (cream for external application) is not used to treat fungal infection in children under 16 years old, with increased sensitivity to the components and during pregnancy. When treating with other intra-vaginal products based on mineral oil or petrolatum, Ecodax should not be used.

Side effects of the drug

Antifungal medicine for external use is usually well tolerated, does not cause side effects. Only in rare cases, patients notice the appearance of itching, burning in places treated with the "Ecodax" preparation. Local allergic reactions in the form of urticaria, atrophy and hyperemia of the skin, contact dermatitis develop in isolated cases.

If any side effect occurs, discontinue use of the "Ecodax" (ointment). The instruction in this case recommends to consult a specialist who will help to choose another drug for further treatment of fungal infection.

Application Features

The preparation contains cetostearyl alcohol in the composition, which can cause irritation of the skin. Do not let the cream into the eyes. When there are symptoms of intolerance or hypersensitivity to the components, you should stop using the ointment.

When treating the drug must take into account that the fat base helps destroy latex contraceptives. Negative effects of the cream on the effect of spermicides, inactivating their therapeutic effect.

Patient Reviews

Many patients remain satisfied with the therapeutic effect of the "Ecodax" medication. Testimonies indicate that the ointment is effective enough and, when properly applied, really helps to get rid of fungal infection as soon as possible. After the disappearance of symptoms of the fungus should be used for a few more days. An important advantage is the cost of the "Ecodax". The price of a tube (10 g) is 140-160 rubles. Ointment is much cheaper, and at the same time is no less effective than other popular antimycotic preparations for external use.

What can be replaced with Ecodax?

On the chemist's counter you can see a huge amount of antifungal creams and ointments. The most popular analogues of Ecodax are the following medicines:

• "Amicon";
• "Econazol";
• "Ekalin";
• "Gino-Pevaril" (suppositories);
• "Econazole nitrate";
• "Zalain" (cream, suppositories).

Antifungal agents should be selected by a dermatologist or mycologist. It is not recommended to treat the fungal infection independently with medicines.