Mycosan for nail fungus: reviews, price, instructions for use

Mycosan is an effective topical remedy for nail fungus at any stage of the disease. Unlike many antimycotics, it has a natural composition and a minimum of side effects. We suggest you find out how to use this medicine for onychomycosis.

Composition, release form and price

Mycosan is produced in the Netherlands by the pharmaceutical company Serrix. It is produced in the form of a whole set, which contains the actual drug bottle itself, equipped with an applicator brush, and ten files for single use.

The composition of the medication is considered in the following table.

List of Included Components	Description
RYE ENZYME EXTRACT	Active ingredient of Mycosan. A patented ingredient of natural origin that cannot be found in other antimycotics. Stops the development and growth of fungi, destroys them.
DIMETHYLISOSORBIDE	Improves the penetration of the drug into the deep layers of the nail.
HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE	Promotes rapid thickening of the drug on the surface of the plate.
PENTYLENE GLYCOL	Strengthens the activity of the active substance.

A standard set of Mycosan can be bought in Russian pharmacies at a price of 749 rubles, in Ukrainian - from 560 grams. In addition, there are often promotional kits of this drug on sale under the "2 for the price of 1" promotion. The cost for them will be slightly higher - from 940 rubles. in Russia and 730 gr. in Ukraine.

Operating principle

Mycosan is an innovative solution to the problem of nail fungus. The drug has a liquid structure that penetrates deep into the tissue of the nail and kills pathology at the cellular level. After application, a protective layer is formed on the surface of the plate against damaging environmental factors, and under it the action of the active components of Mycosan continues.

The components of serum destroy protease enzymes, due to which pathogens of fungal infection change the integrity of nail cells, using it as a nutritious and building material. As a result, pathogenic microorganisms die. Additionally, the preparation reduces the porosity of the plate, contributes to its rapid growth, healthy appearance and strengthening.

Indications for use

Mycosan is recommended for use in the following conditions:

• mycosis, candidiasis;
• nail fungus;

• prevention of lesions by pathogens of onychomycosis;
• strengthening the nail plate.

Instructions for use

To cope with the disease, you must act in accordance with the guidelines for using the remedy Mycosan:

• before applying the medication, the feet or hands must be steamed in a bath of hot water with the addition of softening components (shower gel, sea salt or laundry soap);
• after the procedure, dry the limbs, cut the nail rollers affected by a fungal infection as much as possible edge and remove loose or keratinized tissue using the disposable file included in the kit medicine;
• Apply a varnish-like Mycosan treatment solution with an even layer and wait 3 minutes until it dries.

Repeat the treatment, according to the instructions, 1-2 times a day, depending on the severity of onychomycosis. It will take 3-5 weeks to completely eradicate the infection. It is also necessary to use the drug on healthy nail plates for prophylactic purposes. After the disappearance of the symptoms of the disease, it is necessary to continue using the drug for several more months to prevent the recurrence of the pathological process.

During therapy, you should abandon any cosmetic procedures related to the beauty of nails, for example, exclude build-up, application of decorative varnish, etc.

Is the remedy effective for running nail fungus?

Local preparations, including Mycosan, unfortunately, are not active in chronic onychomycosis. The fact is that they work locally, their spectrum of fungicidal and fungistatic action does not extend beyond the focus of the infection, which cannot to say about the causative agents of pathology themselves - with an advanced form of the disease, they penetrate the human body and continue to parasitize in it systems.

The fight against the fungus in this case is based on an integrated approach - the use of external antimycotics, for example, the considered us Mycosan, and tablets intended for oral administration, which have a negative effect on the causative agents of mycosis from the inside.

Use for children, pregnant women, lactating

The drug is contraindicated in young patients under 4 years of age. In early childhood, the effect of the main component of Mycosan on the child's body has not been clinically studied.

This restriction also applies to women during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Expectant mothers should not use the drug in any trimester during the entire gestation period. There is no data that the drug penetrates into breast milk, but during lactation, the drug is still not recommended for use.

Contraindications, side effects

As a rule, Mycosan is well tolerated by most patients, but sometimes adverse reactions from the body develop on its use. These include:

• itching;
• burning;
• local skin irritation.

These symptoms are short-lived and usually go away on their own within a short time. But sometimes the picture of trouble grows, which can result in the development of an allergic reaction to the drug. To prevent this from happening, it is recommended to immediately cancel the drug in case of signs of intolerance.

It is contraindicated to use Mycosan in the following situations:

• children under 4 years of age;
• pregnancy, lactation;
• individual intolerance to individual components.

Drug interactions

The medication does not react with other drugs, therefore it is successfully prescribed as part of complex therapy when it comes to the advanced stage of the nail fungus.

Precautionary measures

When using Mycosan, it is important to follow the recommendations listed below in order to increase the therapeutic effect of the medication:

• The product should only be used externally. If its components accidentally end up on the mucous membrane of the eyes or mouth, rinse them with a sufficient amount of running water and consult a doctor.
• To avoid re-infection or spread of infection to healthy tissue, the purchased bottle should only be used by one person.
• In the course of the therapeutic course, the patient is advised to strictly observe hygiene standards, allocating his own towel and shoes for this, which it is important to regularly subject to disinfection measures.
• Before the treatment procedure, items intended for manicure and pedicure manipulations must be sterilized by boiling or alcohol-based chemical disinfectants.
• After water procedures, they wipe dry not only the feet and hands, but also the space between the fingers and nails, since it is here that the causative agents of onychomycosis are most often concentrated.
• Despite the fact that Mycosan is practically invisible on the nail plates, it cannot be used simultaneously with other decorative and local therapeutic agents - this can impair the activity medication;
• During treatment, it is advisable to wear socks made from natural fabrics, for example, cotton.

Mycosan therapy must be monitored by the attending physician without fail.

Comparison of drugs (which is better?)

Mycosan or Exoderil. Exoderil compares favorably with Mycosan and many other local antimycotics in the form of varnish in that it can apply not only in the area of ​​the affected nails, but also on the entire surface of the foot, including in the interdigital intervals. At the same time, the tool, according to the manufacturer's promises, with daily use, copes with nail fungus literally in one month of treatment, and then the medication can be used for the purpose prevention.

Mycosan does not guarantee such a quick effect, most likely because it is based on natural ingredients. At the same time, the cost of medicines is practically the same.

Mycosan or Lotseril. If we compare these funds, then doctors, choosing between them, more often prescribe Lotseril with a therapeutic purpose, and Mycosan - with a prophylactic one. This fact indicates the therapeutic activity of drugs in dermatology. However, both drugs cause similar side effects and have the same contraindications.

Mycosan or Oflomil. Both drugs are included in the same price niche, and despite the different structural structure, their mechanism of action against the causative agents of onychomycosis is not much different. But in comparison with Mycosan, Oflomil varnish works on the patient's nails longer - up to 10 days, retaining its activity in the fight against pathogenic microflora. Therefore, it is sufficient to use it 1-2 times a week.

Analogues and their cost

Mycosan is one of the few drugs that has no structural analogs in terms of the active substance. You can only find a replacement for it with other medications. Let's look at some of them in the following table.

Drug names	Description
LOCERIL	The main component is amorolfine. Available in varnish form. Destroys dozens of types of mushrooms. To combat onychomycosis, the drug is prescribed according to the scheme: 1-2 times a week for 6-12 months. The cost of Lotseril is 1600 rubles in Russia and 409 hryvnia in Ukraine.
BATRAFENE	Another medicinal antimycotic drug, which is available in the form of varnish and cream. It is based on the substance ciclopirox. It deprives the fungal flora of opportunities for growth and reproduction, destroying them. Batrafen is effective against almost all known types of mycosis pathogens. The drug is prescribed according to the scheme: in the first month it is applied to the nail plates every 48 hours, in the second - 2 times a week, in the third - four times a month at equal intervals. The average duration of treatment is six months. The price for varnish is from 2200 rubles. in Russia and 1100 gr. in Ukraine. The cream can be called a cheap analogue of Batrafen varnish - the cost for it starts from 380 rubles. and 89 gr.
DEMIKTEN	Antifungal drug based on formic aldehyde. This substance has a wide spectrum of action, due to which many pathogens of onychomycosis die. The varnish is applied according to the scheme 1-2 times a week for 6 months. Demikten is rightfully considered an inexpensive substitute for Mycosan - its cost in Russian pharmacies is from 420 rubles, in Ukrainian - 170 hryvnia.

In search of cheaper and more effective analogs, you should definitely consult with your doctor. It is not always justified to save on your own health and think about how much a particular medicine prescribed by a specialist costs. But if the doctor does not see a situation where it is necessary to overpay, together with him you can pick up a remedy that is ideally suited for the therapeutic properties and price category for the patient.

Reviews of doctors and patients

Doctors about the effectiveness of Mycosan note the following points in their opinion about the drug:

• Serum is 100% effective against all microorganisms that provoke the development of onychomycosis. This is proven by a 14-day clinical study cycle.
• In 71% of patients with moderate signs of fungal infection, a significant improvement in the external condition of the nails occurred by the end of 4 weeks of treatment. In the remaining 29% of cases, additional connection of systemic drugs with antimycotic effect was required.
• Strict adherence to the instructions for use for Mycosan guarantees a high therapeutic activity of the drug.

And what do the patients themselves say about the medicine? Let's consider further.

Sarah, 26. “I came across a fungus after being carried away by the gym. Soon, my thumbnail changed color - it acquired a dark shade and began to crumble. I tried to cure him with all kinds of folk remedies and balms, but to no avail. The doctor prescribed Mycosan. The drug is easy to use, easy to apply and dries quickly without leaving any marks on clothes. A month later, a significant area of ​​the plate began to look better, and after about the same time, the infection receded, and now I use varnish for prophylaxis. "

Ira, 24 years old. “After the leg injury, I noticed that fungus appeared on the nails. I didn't want to believe it, but when the plates began to turn black, I turned to a dermatologist. The doctor prescribed Mycosan for a course of 3 months. After daily use, the disease really disappeared. "

Yuri, 30 years old. “Onychomycosis was diagnosed during a routine medical examination. For a long time I myself would not have paid attention to the fact that the nails turned slightly yellow. I read a lot of positive reviews about the drug Mycosan - it was the doctor who advised him to buy it to remove the infection. At first I thought it was an ointment, it turned out to be liquid varnish. I applied it twice a day according to the rules in the instructions. After 4 months, there was no trace of the problem. "

Raisa, 34 years old. “The fungus has affected two toes. After folk recipes did not help, I went to the doctor and asked to find a good drug. I will not say that Mycosan is inexpensive, but this tool really needs to be purchased. It works confidently in the fight against nail fungus literally from the first days of use. I can't get enough of such a simple solution to the problem. "

Experts insist that self-medication is dangerous to health. Despite the fact that the manufacturer of Mycosan calls its drug universal, since it has proven activity against all known pathogens of onychomycosis, there is no need to rush with it purchase. To begin with, it is important to make sure that we are really talking about a fungal disease, and then, with the help of a doctor, choose the drug that is necessary in a particular situation.