Mikozon - cream for skin use, which has an antifungal effect. It is effective against yeast fungi (candida) and dermatophytes (epidermophytes, microsporum, trichophyton), as well as other types of parasitizing fungi (malassassia furfur, black aspergillus, penicillium). In addition, the drug exhibits antifungal activity against gram-positive microorganisms (staphylococci, streptococci) and to a small extent against gram-negative bacteria (proteus, E. coli).
Composition and indications for the use of Mikozon cream
The active ingredient of the drug is a synthetic substance miconazole, which in Mikozon cream, produced in tubes of 15 g, is 2%. Additional ingredients in the composition are:
- propylene glycol;
- paraffin;
- cetostearyl alcohol;
- disodium edetate;
- sodium hydrogen phosphate;
- chlorocresol;
- water prepared, etc.
According to the instructions, Mikozon cream is recommended for use in skin fungal lesions caused by microorganisms sensitive to the preparation, including with secondary bacterial infection by Gram-positive pathogens.
How to apply Mikozon cream?
The cream should be applied to cleansed, well-dried skin in the lesions, rubbing and slightly touching healthy areas along the circumference. Multiplicity of application - twice a day, duration of treatment - from two to six weeks. If necessary, the agent can be applied under the occlusive dressing .
Contraindications to the use of Mikozon cream
From the use of this drug should be refrained in the presence of individual intolerance to its components. Also, despite the fact that with topical application miconazole is not absorbed into the systemic bloodstream, it is recommended with great care to use the patient with diabetes mellitus and those who have microcirculatory disorders.