Lotseril: reviews and instructions for use

The drug "Loceril" is an antifungal agent for topical application. Used for the treatment of nail lesions (onychomycosis) caused by dermatophytes, molds and yeast fungi, as well as for the prevention of nail fungus lesions.

The drug "Loceril", which is completely positive reviews, is made in the form of nail polish with a 5% content of amorolfin - an active ingredient. The package includes cleaning tampons, spatulas and disposable nail files.

Pharmacokinetics of the drug "Loceril"

Pharmacists' reviews describe the medicinal effect of the medication. The active substance from the varnish enters the nail plate, and then into the nail bed, where it stops the reproduction of fungi, causing their destruction. The therapeutic concentration of the drug remains in the affected organ for a week, with prolonged use, the drug does not accumulate in the body.

Amorolfin slows down the production of enzymes involved in fungal cell biosynthesis, reduces ergosterol, destroys the structure of fungal cells. Depending on the concentration, the drug has a fungistatic or fungicidal effect.

Indications for the use of the drug "Loceril"

The doctors' recommendations recommend the use of a medicine for the treatment of nail diseases caused by fungi, in cases of a lesion of more than two thirds of the nail plate. Medication is also prescribed for prophylactic purposes.

The way of application and dose of the drug "Loceril"

The patients' comments indicate that the varnish should be applied to the nails twice a week. Before the first use of the remedy, the affected areas of the nail should be removed as much as possible using the saws. Then the nail surface must be degreased and treated with alcohol-soaked swabs. The next time you use lacquer, the affected nails are again removed with a file, which can not be reused. The drug "Loceril" is applied to the surface of the nail by means of a spatula. Before processing the next finger, the spatula must be dipped in the varnish, the surplus funds should not be wiped off the neck of the bottle. After the procedure, the nails should dry for three to five minutes.

Treatment with medication is continued continuously until the new nail grows or the affected areas are completely cured. The duration of therapy depends on the site of infection and its severity. Usually the standard course of treatment of the fingernail fingers lasts six months, for finger nails the stop will take from nine months to a year.

Contraindications side effects of the drug "Loceril"

The feedback of patients using the remedy indicates a slight burning sensation around the nail circumference after application of the varnish, which soon passes. This is caused by the action of the solvent. There are practically no contraindications. Do not take the drug to children, as well as people with individual intolerance to the components of the medication.

Due to the lack of information on the effects of the medication on pregnant and lactating mothers, varnish is not recommended for this category of patients.

The preparation "Loceril": analogues

The drug on the active substance has no structural analogues. Preparations similar in antifungal effect are "Anmarin", "Binafin", "Diflucan", "Nizoral", "Fungoterbine", "Flucostat". The medical device "Batrafen" is the most similar in form and treatment. Both varnishes "Loceril" or "Batrafen" are effective for the prevention and treatment of mycosis nails. However, it should be remembered that varnishes will help if the lesion area does not exceed 80 percent of the nail plate.