Almost everyone has the chance to catch a fungus today. These microorganisms exist everywhere. It is likely that the fungus already lives in your body, but strong immunity safely suppresses its development. However, as soon as the immune system gives at least the slightest slack, the fungus will immediately take advantage of this, and you will have to deal with the unpleasant consequences of the vital activity of these harmful microorganisms. Ointment Clotrimazole is a remedy that should be stored in any medicine cabinet. With fungi, it will help to cope quickly, effectively and painlessly.
Indications for the use of ointment Clotrimazole
This is a synthetic agent that has a powerful antifungal effect. Use clotrimazole topically to treat skin and tender mucous membranes. The active substances of the ointment penetrate into the cell of the fungus and stop its development. After the application of clotrimazole, a large amount of hydrogen peroxide accumulates in the harmful cell, which contributes to its destruction.
Ointment Clotrimazole not only effectively destroys the fungus, but also helps fight bacteria and some other microorganisms that negatively affect human health. An agent is prescribed for the treatment of various skin, stop, mucus diseases caused by fungi:
- erythrasm;
- epidermophytia ;
- dermatomycosis;
- trichomoniasis;
- dermatophytosis;
- candidiasis;
- stomatitis.
In addition, Clotrimazole ointment is used against fungi that cause lichen and microsporia. Sensitive to the main active substances Klotrimazola fungi are destroyed quite effectively. Nevertheless, one must be prepared for the fact that antifungal treatment will last for a week.
Ways of using Clotrimazole Ointment
Clotrimazole is used in most cases equally - three times-four times a day, an ointment or cream is applied a thin layer on the affected area of the skin or mucous membrane. The product should be applied to clean and dry skin. Rub Clotrimazole thoroughly, but gently. It is impossible to hide a lubricated area under hermetic bandages.
Apply clotrimazole ointment from nail fungus is recommended a couple of times a day, carefully lubricating the entire affected surface. And when dealing with lichen treatment, it is necessary to cover clotrimazole and skin areas around the affected area.
Very often experts recommend combining treatment with ointment with the use of other forms of the drug. So, for example, with candidal vulvitis or urogenital candidiasis, only complex treatment will be truly effective - using both ointments and vaginal suppositories.
The duration of the course of treatment with hormonal antifungal ointment Clotrimazole can vary depending on the form and stage of the disease. On the average, you need to be prepared for the following:
- Mycosis is treated for at least a month. Previously, you can not stop treatment, even if the underlying signs of the disease have disappeared. In some cases, experts recommend continuing the use of the ointment for several weeks after recovery for prevention.
- The foot fungus needs to continue to be treated for two weeks after the symptoms disappear.
- Treatment deprivation will last at least three weeks.
- With mild forms of yeast infection, you can cope fairly quickly - for seven to ten days.
There are no serious contraindications to the use of clotrimazole, and yet it is necessary to consult a specialist before starting treatment. It is not recommended to apply ointment for allergy or individual intolerance to the constituents of the drug. And also to refrain from treatment Clotrimazole better to pregnant women and nursing mothers.