The drug "Loceril". Instructions for use

The "Loceril" medication is a medicinal antifungal drug intended for external use. It destroys the spores of pathogenic fungi, changing their cell membrane. This pharmaceutical agent is produced in the form of a solution.

In the drug "Loceril" instruction for use indicates that the active substance amorolfin, the constituent of the drug, penetrates into the plate and the nail bed during the day. Its effect on the affected area persists for seven days after the first application. Absorption of amorolfin is insignificant, its level in plasma is quite low.

Indications for use of the drug "Loceril"

Instructions for use of this pharmaceutical means that the solution is most effective against fungal diseases of nail plates and for their prevention.

Forms of release

This drug for external use is made in the form of a solution (5%). There are other forms of the drug "Loceril" (cream, nail polish, powder, ointment, powder, etc.). Many of them are effective, but we will tell more about the solution of "Loceril". Ointment, cream and other forms are good, but the drug in a liquid form and alcohol penetrates more quickly under the nail plate.

Dosage

The drug "Loceril", the instruction for its use indicates the need for its use in onychomycosis, is applied to the nails of the legs and hands twice a week. The treatment procedure must be continued until the affected area is completely restored. For the hand nails, the therapeutic course is about six months, for the legs - no more than a year.

The drug "Loceril" (solution) should be applied as follows:

- it is necessary to remove the infected areas with a nail file (if possible);

- the nail plate should be degreased with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol solution;

- apply the solution to the entire affected area with the supplied spatula and allow it to dry (no more than three minutes);

- this procedure should be applied to every "sick" nail.

In order not to provoke the spread of fungus, it is necessary to observe the following measures:

- taking out the spatula from the bottle, it is advisable not to touch its neck;

- a jar with a solution and a brush after each use it is necessary to wipe with a wadded disk soaked in alcohol;

- It is recommended to avoid contact of the processed nails with a disinfecting swab.

Side effect

In some cases, a burning sensation may occur.

Contraindications to the use of the drug "Loceril"

The instructions for use prohibit the use of this medication by pregnant and lactating women, children, as well as persons suffering from hypersensitivity to its components.

Special requirements

The fillets that were used in the treatment of nail -affected nails are not recommended for treating healthy ones.

Persons performing medical procedures should always wear rubber gloves on their hands.

During treatment with a solution of "Loceril" you should not increase your nails artificially with gel or acrylic.

Interaction

Clinically significant reactions of this drug with other pharmaceutical agents have not been established.

Term, storage conditions

The pharmaceutical agent "Loceril" is recommended to be placed in a closed box. Keep it at a temperature of not more than thirty degrees about three years after the date of manufacture.

The drug belongs to the group of pharmaceutical products that are dispensed without a doctor's prescription. You can buy it at any pharmacy.

Analogues

According to the activity of the active substance, this medicine has no analogues. For the treatment of fungal diseases of the nail plates, the following preparations can be used: "Anmarine", "Batrafen", "Dactanol", "Lamizil", "Diflazon" and others. The choice on the shelves of pharmacies today is quite wide.