Pimafucin cream 2% 30gr

Pimafucin cream instruction for use

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The drug Pimafucin belongs to the group of antifungal agents of local exposure.

Release form and drug composition of the drug

The drug Pimafucin is available in the form of a 2% cream for external use. The drug is packaged in aluminum tubes of 30 g in a carton box with the detailed description attached. Obsessed tuba is a homogeneous thick substance of white or yellowish color with no pronounced odor.
1 g of cream contains 20 mg of the active active ingredient, Natamycin, also contains additional excipients.

Pharmacological action of the drug

Pimafucin cream is an antifungal antibiotic from the group of polyenes with a wide range of effects. Under the influence of the main active ingredient, the growth and reproduction of fungi and other pathogens sensitive to Natamycin is inhibited. The drug destroys the cell membrane of the fungus, penetrates inside and causes the death of the pathological cell.
Yeast-like fungi of the Candida genus are most sensitive to Natamycin, dermatophytes are less sensitive.

Indications for use

The main indications for using Pimafucin cream are the following states:
    Lesions of the skin and mucous membranes of the genital organs of fungal origin - vulvovaginitis, vulvitis, balanitis, balanoposthitis, thrush in women;
    Fungal lesions of the skin and nail plate;
    Dermatomycosis;
    External otitis.

Contraindications for Pimafucin

Before use, the patient should carefully read the enclosed instructions. Contraindications to the use of Pimafucin cream is individual intolerance or hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Method of use and dosage of the drug

The duration of the course of therapy and the daily dose of the drug is determined for each patient individually, depending on the diagnosis and the severity of the lesions.
In case of fungal infections of the skin caused by fungi sensitive to Natamycin, the preparation should be applied with a thin layer to the affected surface 1 to 4 times a day, depending on the severity of the pathology. Before applying the cream, the skin should be cleaned of contamination and sweat.
In case of external otitis, the preparation is applied in the area of ​​the external auditory canal or the cotton flagellum is plentifully smeared with cream and shallowly inserted into the ear canal. Before using the drug, the ear canal must be cleaned of accumulated sulfur.
When fungal lesions of the mucous membranes of the genital organs of men and women caused by fungi sensitive to Natamycin, Pimafucin cream is applied with a thin layer after pre-toilet of the genitals 1 to 4 times a day if indicated.
Duration of treatment is determined individually in each case. To achieve the maximum therapeutic effect of the drug Pimafucin should be used a few days after the disappearance of the clinical symptoms of the disease.

Use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation

Pimafucin cream prescribed by a doctor can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Before starting therapy, you should always consult with your doctor.
When using the drug during the breastfeeding period, there is no need to stop lactation, since Natamycin acts locally and is practically not absorbed into the systemic circulation.

Side effects of Pimafucin

The drug Pimafucin is well tolerated, but with increased individual sensitivity in patients may develop the following side effects:
    Burning and itching sensation at the site of application;
    Redness of the skin where the cream was applied;
    Allergic reactions at the site of application.

Drug overdose

Since the active ingredient of Pimafucin cream acts locally and practically does not penetrate into the systemic circulation, there is no possibility of an overdose, even with prolonged use of the drug.
If the cream is accidentally swallowed (for example, in young children), the patient is advised to flush the stomach and consult a doctor. If necessary, symptomatic treatment.

The interaction of the drug with other drugs

There is no evidence of any undesirable effects in the interaction of Pimafucin cream with other topical preparations. When applying the drug to the mucous membranes of the genital organs, it is not recommended to douche or hold sedentary therapeutic baths for 2 hours, as this will reduce the therapeutic effect of the drug.
If a patient is prescribed several ointments or creams at once, then when applying the preparations on the skin, it is necessary to withstand a certain interval so that the medicinal components do not mix with each other.

special instructions

The experience of using the drug among children under 1 year of age is absent, therefore, it is necessary to consult with a doctor before starting therapy.
When treating vaginal candidiasis in women, it is advisable to simultaneously undergo treatment and her partner, otherwise the disease will be transmitted to each other. During treatment with Pimafucin cream, it is recommended to abstain from sexual contact with fungal lesions of the genitals.

Conditions of release from pharmacies and storage of the drug

Pimafucin cream can be bought at the pharmacy freely, it does not require a doctor's prescription. The drug should be stored in a cool place inaccessible to light and children. The shelf life is indicated on the package and is 2 years for this dosage form. Do not freeze the tube with the drug, do not use after the expiration date.