Nizoral, ointment

Nizoral - ointment, which includes ketoconazole. The active component is a synthetic derivative of imidazolidioxole. Ketoconazole has a pronounced fungistatic and fungicidal effect on dermatophytes, yeast-like fungi.

Nizoral - ointment, the use of which reduces peeling and reduces the itching caused by pathological microorganisms.

The drug is indicated for the treatment of skin diseases of an infectious nature. They include, in particular, the epidermophyte of the hands, the body, the groin, the foot. Nizoral (ointment) is prescribed for multi-colored lichen, skin candidiasis, seborrheic dermatitis.

The drug is applied in candidomycosis, epidermophytia, pityriasis on the affected areas and adjacent areas once a day.

In the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis ointment "Nizoral" instruction recommends the use of once or twice a day. The frequency of application depends on the severity of the lesion. Therapy should last for several days after the removal of the symptoms of the pathology. In the absence of a therapeutic result against the background of treatment for four days, it is necessary to clarify the diagnosis.

The average duration of treatment for pityriasis and infections caused by yeast-like fungi is two to three weeks, with seborrheic dermatitis and epidermophytosis in the groin - two to four weeks, with epidermophytosis of feet and body - three to four weeks. As a maintenance therapy it is recommended to apply the cream once a week.

Contraindicated nizoral with hypersensitivity.

As negative manifestations, patients note irritation of the skin in the area of application, allergic reactions triggered by any component of the agent (propylene glycol or sodium sulfite), in the form of contact dermatitis.

When using corticosteroids during treatment with nizoral , the latter should be used in the morning. Gradually (within two to three weeks) it is recommended to reduce steroid treatment.

Nizoral is admitted to reception at a lactemia and pregnancy as in a system blood flow does not act.

The use of cream in large doses for a prolonged period can cause swelling, erythema, burning sensation. These symptoms are of a short-term nature and are eliminated after the withdrawal of the remedy.

After applying the drug "Nizoral" (ointment) reviews leave mostly positive. Particularly attractive is the fact that the drug is allowed for use by pregnant and lactating women. Patients also note the high efficacy of the drug. According to some evidence, the symptoms of pityrious lichen were relieved after the fourth application. In addition, ointments, as well as shampoo, require a little. The cream is applied in a thin layer.

The drug is used not only for the treatment of skin diseases of infectious nature. Excellent proved himself Nizoral and as a preventive tool.

Despite the high efficiency, the drug has side effects and contraindications. So, in particular, after applying the shampoo "Nizoral" hair color can change, they can become bold or, conversely, dry. These effects are noted in clinical practice rarely, but they should not be forgotten. In addition, when skin diseases occur, specialist consultation is required to establish the correct diagnosis and, accordingly, the appointment of competent treatment. Do self-diagnosis and self-therapy in the development of these lesions is highly discouraged. This is especially true for women during pregnancy and lactation.

One of the drawbacks of the drug, patients consider its high cost. However, many reviews suggest that health is more important.