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Antifungal drug.   The main target of the impact of the drug is a component of the fungal cell membrane - ergosterol . Active ingredient Bifonazole   It inhibits the process of synthesizing ergosterol at two stages of its formation, which damages the cell membrane of fungal cells (functional and structural effects). Bifosin active against dermatophytes   (fungicidal effect on epidermofiton, trihofiton and mikrosporum), and mold yeasts   (fungistatic effects). The drug has no effect on enterococci . The minimum amount of drug proves effective antifungal effect, is 5 ng / mL. With respect to fungi of the genus Candida fungicidal effect is observed at drug concentrations of 20 ng / ml; a lower concentrations indicated fungistatic effect. Bifosin available as a powder, solution, spray, ointment and gel.

Indications:

The drug is prescribed for multi-colored shingles when favus, trihofitii   hairy head and smooth skin, with microsporia , Erythrasma, rubrofitii, jock itch , Mycotic lesions of the hands and feet. Cream Bifosin prescribed for onychomycosis. The drug effectively used for candidiasis of the genitals, skin, nail plate, nail ridges, with hyperhidrosis stop   interdigital and diaper rash.

Contraindications:

Bifonazole not prescribe intolerance lanolin tsetilstearola. In the first trimester of pregnancy, and for women during breastfeeding medication prescribed with caution.

Side effect:

Drug Usage Bifosin the following side effects: contact dermatitis, sensation of heat and burning at the application site, redness, allergic reactions, or peeling of skin maceration, irritation, local reactions in the nail bed.

Mode of application:

Ointment Bifosin   1 is applied once a day with a thin layer (preferably at bedtime) in lesions of the skin of feet, hands and folds. The course of treatment depends on the area affected, the localization of the disease and the main pathogen. The solution Bifosin   it is recommended to rub neat movements. For the treatment of the land plot with palm takes about 3 drops of the solution, 0, 5-1 cm strip of cream. Treatment mycosis of interdigital spaces   and still it takes about 3 weeks, with mycotic lesions of the hands, body folds and antifungal therapy is carried out for 2-3 weeks. With erythrasma , Multi-colored deprive medication prescribed for 2 weeks, with candidiasis of the skin (surface form) bifonazole apply 2-4 weeks.

Bifosin preferred solution for the treatment of hairy appoint the head (previously recommended to shave the affected area) .  The duration of therapy protivogribkovoey - 1 month .  After remitting inflammatory reaction treatment continues appointment cream first, then powder .  Treatment of hyperhidrosis is carried Bifosin powder for 2-3 weeks .  When the positive dynamics is recommended to switch to a cream form of the drug (10-15 days) .  When onychomycosis cream is applied on the entire nail plate with a thin layer, then cover with a plaster or bandage for a day .  Before changing bandages is recommended to place a finger in warm water for 10 minutes .  Softening the infected part of the nail plate is removed using a special scraper .  Nail dried and re-applied the cream, cover the patch .  The course is designed for the complete removal of the affected portion of the nail plate .  When the irritation of the skin around the nail is treated with zinc paste .

Special instructions:

Responses to the drug Bifosin demonstrate high efficiency of medication in the treatment of fungal diseases. With the lack of effectiveness of antifungal therapy requires additional examination of the patient (assessment of endocrine and immune systems, the state microcirculation   the affected area). Mandatory correction therapy based on the results of the survey. Infants powder Bifosin appointed in exceptional cases and under mandatory supervision of the attending doctor. With treatment of onychomycosis   importance is thorough removal of the damaged portion of the nail plate. The accompanying patches can not be reused. Buy Bifosin possible in the pharmacy (prescription form is not required). Price Bifosin varies from 30 to 200 rubles depending on the dosage form.