Naftifine from nail fungus: reviews, price, instructions for use

More and more people are faced with nail fungus every year. The number of drugs to combat this disease is also growing relentlessly. The causative agents of mycosis over time acquire resistance to the active ingredients of many antimycotics, so pharmacologists create new active formulas. Popular among them is Naftifin - an effective drug for nail fungus and dermatomycosis.

Composition, release form and price

The active ingredient of the drug has the same name as it - naftifine hydrochloride. This synthetic component destroys the membrane of the fungal cell, thereby causing irreversible changes in its life.

The drug is produced in several forms. Let's consider them in more detail in the table.

Release form	Description
CREAM	Ingredients: naftifine hydrochloride, sodium hydroxide, cetostearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, water. The drug is a white homogeneous substance without a pronounced odor. Sold in 45 mg aluminum tubes. The cost in Russia is 350 rubles, in Ukraine - 89 hryvnia.
SOLUTION	Ingredients: naftifine hydrochloride, ethyl alcohol, propylene glycol, water. The solution looks like a pale yellow liquid. Available in 10 ml glass bottles. The price in Russia is 280 rubles, in Ukraine - 76 hryvnia.

Naftifine in any form of release is effective against onychomycosis. The choice of the optimal medication should be left to the attending physician. The product can be purchased over the counter without a prescription.

The principle of action of the tool

Naftifine is an antifungal medicine that is most effective against dermatophytes and Candida infections. Its active components inhibit the production of substances necessary for the normal functioning of pathogenic microorganisms, as a result of which they die. Additionally, naftifine hydrochloride has an anti-inflammatory effect and saves from excruciating itching.

Indications

The drug is recommended for use in the following conditions:

• nail fungus;
• pityriasis versicolor;
• athlete's foot;
• dermatomycosis, including interdigital spaces on the hands and feet.

It is worth noting that Naftifine is effective provided that the patient's diagnosis and indications for the use of the drug coincide. To clarify the type of infectious agent, it is necessary to undergo an appropriate diagnostic examination.

Instructions for use for different indications

Both the solution and the Naftifine cream are used exclusively locally.

Dermatomycosis. The drug is applied to clean affected surfaces once a day with a thin uniform layer, leaving until completely absorbed. In the process of processing, 1 cm of healthy skin areas should be captured. The duration of treatment is 2-4 weeks, with candidiasis, including nails, the duration of therapy can take up to 2 months. In this case, it is important to pay attention to the presence of an effect from the use of the medication - if after 28 days it absent - it is necessary to consult a doctor about the appointment of another drug funds.

Onychomycosis. Naftifine is applied to the surface to be treated 2 times a day for 6 months. If we are talking about a complicated form of fungal infection, the duration of therapy can be up to 1 year. Before using the medication, it is recommended to prepare the nail plates by steaming and cleaning their tissues from exfoliating fragments.

After achieving clinical recovery, Naftifine, cream or solution, is recommended to be used for another 14 days for prophylactic purposes.

The effectiveness of the drug with advanced onychomycosis

This drug successfully fights against the causative agents of onychomycosis at any stage of the disease. With its early form, Naftifin can be used as an independent remedy against the nail fungus - it is not necessary to take additional measures to eliminate it.

Use for children, pregnant women, lactating

The use of Naftifine is prohibited for women during the period of carrying a baby and breastfeeding. This is due to the lack of clinical studies aimed at studying the effect of the active ingredient of the drug on the fetus and excretion in breast milk.

Also, Naftifine is not prescribed in pediatrics due to the lack of data on the safe use of the drug in young patients.

Drug interactions

There were no interactions of the drug with other medications.

Contraindications, side effects

Among the restrictions on the use of Naftifin are:

• individual hypersensitivity to individual components of the drug;
• pregnancy, breastfeeding;
• open wound surfaces, including those on the nails.

Side effects of drug treatment are extremely rare. In exceptional cases, patients are faced with the following unpleasant symptoms:

• itching, burning;
• dehydration of the dermis;
• irritation of the treated area.

Analogs and their cost

Nowadays, it is almost impossible to find Naftifin on free sale - its production has been stopped. But he was replaced by good products with exactly the same active ingredient. Let's consider them in more detail.

MICODERIL. The drug is based on naftifine hydrochloride. There are practically no differences from the original product - both medicines are available in the form of a cream and a solution, and the scheme of use for onychomycosis is identical - processing the nail 2 times a day until complete recovery. The difference is in the cost - you can buy Micoderil in Russian pharmacies at a price of 550 rubles, Ukrainian - 378 hryvnia.

EXODERIL. Another drug that contains naftifine hydrochloride as its basis. As in previous cases, it is produced in the form of local antimycotics - solution and cream. Instructions for use of the medication coincide with the analogue of Naftifin. The cost of Exoderil in Russia is from 485 rubles, in Ukraine - 345 hryvnia.

FUNGOTERBIN. One of the cheapest substitutes for Naftifina. The active ingredient is terbinafine hydrochloride. It is produced in the form of an ointment, gel, balm (solution) and tablets. Differences in the form of release allow the use of the drug to combat the nail fungus in a complex manner - as long as it takes until complete clinical cure of the infection. All drugs are in the same price category - 300-350 rubles per unit in Russia and 85-1120 hryvnia in Ukraine.

Reviews of doctors and patients

Most experts consider medicines based on naftifine hydrochloride to be worthy medicines and often prescribe them to their patients. Consider what reviews about this drug are found among dermatologists and ordinary consumers.

Osipova N. M., doctor. “In case of nail fungus, I prescribe Naftifin and medications containing its active component if the patient has a confirmed diagnosis of onychomycosis caused by yeast microflora and dermatophytes. The drug is valued for its high efficiency, a minimum of possible side reactions and contraindications. Now it cannot be found on sale in pharmacies in Moscow and other cities of Russia, but there are many analogues of Naftifin at the same affordable price. "

Visakov P. N., doctor. “There are a lot of effective medicines for nail fungus on sale. I would like to draw your attention to Naftifin. It can be used independently, if we are talking about the initial form of the disease, and in combination with systemic antimycotics. Each patient decides what he likes: a solution or a cream - this does not have a fundamental effect on the therapy process. The main thing is not to deviate from the treatment regimen. "

Olga, 38 years old. “Once upon a time I had nail fungus and at that moment I successfully cured it. The solution Naftifin helped. And now this misfortune has arisen again. She ran to the pharmacy, but was told that the product was discontinued and offered as an analogue of Exoderil. I applied it just a drop 2 times a day on sore nails - the effect is amazing. Recommend".

Anna, 25 years old. “Faced with onychomycosis of the legs, for a long time I could not understand what was the matter - I thought my nails exfoliate from a lack of vitamins. Mom clarified the situation and said that she needed to buy Naftifin, once this remedy really helped her. The drug was not in the pharmacy, they offered a substitute - Mikoderil solution. The medicine worked quickly, but healthy nails took a very long time to grow back - about 8 months. In any case, the drug works. "

According to the above, most of the reviews about Naftifine are positive. But at the same time, experts advise not to resort to self-medication and seek medical help in time if signs of damage to a nail fungus are detected.