Onihelp varnish: instructions for use, price, reviews

Onyhelp is a drug that is guaranteed to get rid of nail fungus, with local therapy of onychomycosis. The tool has a wide spectrum of action. We suggest you learn how to use it for treatment.

Composition, release form and price

Onihelp is an antifungal agent, a member of the antimycotics group. The active ingredient is amorolfine hydrochloride, a component with a combined fungistatic and fungicidal effect. Additionally, the preparation contains ethyl alcohol, triacetin, n-butyl acetate and other ingredients.

Onihelp is available in one pharmacological form - 5% varnish. Its manufacturer is the company BELUPO of the Republic of Croatia.

According to external signs, the product looks like a clear solution placed in 2.5 and 5 ml vials made of dark glass. The kit for the drug includes 30 alcohol wipes, 60 disposable nail files and 10 applicators.

The cost of such a set will cost the buyer 960 rubles in Russia and 460 hryvnia in Ukraine, if we are talking about a 2.5 ml Onihelp bottle. If you want to buy 5 ml of the drug - the price of varnish will be 2 times higher.

Operating principle

The agent is applied to the nail plates, its action is considered local, penetration into the general bloodstream of the body is reduced to minimum values.

Onyhelp, according to the observations of experts, copes equally well with the fungus on the nails on the fingers and toes.

Indications

As mentioned above, the drug has a wide spectrum of activity. Its active ingredient successfully fights against common and rare infectious agents that cause the development of nail mycosis. So, Onihelp can be used for the following types of identified pathogens:

• candida;
• microsporum;
• trichophytes;

• epidermophytes;
• cladosporum;
• moldy mushrooms.

Instructions for use

Onyhelp varnish is prescribed for external use only. The drug is applied to the affected nail folds of the fingers and toes 1-2 times a week.

The treatment regimen with this drug is discussed in the table.

Actions	Description
STEP ONE	Before starting therapy with Onihelp, it is recommended to steam the limbs in a hot bath with the addition of softening means and cut off the affected fragments of the stratum corneum of the disposable supplied with the medication with a nail file.
STEP TWO	The treated surface of the nail plates is degreased with an alcohol napkin, also sold together with the preparation.
STEP THREE	The applicator is dipped into a bottle of varnish, and without touching the edges of its neck, a medicinal the agent is evenly layer on the foci of onychomycosis, trying to capture a small percentage of nearby healthy fabrics.
STEP FOUR	The drug is left to dry on the nails for 3-5 minutes.

Preparatory procedures in the form of a bath and a manicure should be carried out every time before using Onihelp. Before the next treatment, the remnants of the medicinal product are removed with an alcohol wipe, the nail tissue is again cleaned with a nail file and degreased.

The therapeutic course is carried out continuously, that is, varnish on the treated surface affected by the fungal infection, must be present constantly - until complete recovery and expected regeneration occurs fabrics. If the patient misses the recommended treatment time, he needs to use the medication as soon as possible.

The average duration of Onyhelp varnish therapy is 6 months on the hands and about 1 year on the legs. If during the first 12 weeks there is no improvement in the clinical picture of the disease, you should consult a doctor for an assessment of the situation.

Effectiveness with neglected nail fungus

Local antimycotics, including Onihelp, do not have a systemic effect, therefore, with an old nail fungus, they cannot cope with the pathological process. Amorolfine hydrochloride works exclusively locally, that is, mainly in the focus of infection.

Drug interactions

The interaction of Onichelp with other medications has not been studied.

special instructions

The instructions for the drug contain a whole list of conditions that must be observed in the fight against mycotic infections:

• The disposable file included in the package with the medicinal product and used to process the nail plates cannot be use in the future, especially when it comes to healthy tissues to prevent the spread of infectious agents.
• In the course of therapy, you cannot use cosmetics in the form of decorative varnish, for example, shellac, resort to cosmetic procedures such as peeling, pedicure and manicure of the extremities.
• It is undesirable to allow Onichelp to get into the mucous membranes of the mouth, organs of vision, etc. In case of accidental penetration, the drug must be washed off with a sufficient amount of running water.
• When using alcohol wipes, it is important to remember that they are highly flammable from household appliances.
• It is important to carry out all medical manipulations with disposable medical gloves.
• After applying the medication to the treated surfaces, the bottle should be closed as tightly as possible so that the medication cannot dry out or lose its healing qualities.
• In case of skipping the next Onyhelp application procedure, the patient should treat the foci of fungal infection as soon as possible, but at the same time it is not required to apply an excessive amount of the drug - the therapy regimen is continued according to the original recommendations doctor.
• It is forbidden to pour varnish into water drainage points or household waste.
• Persons who have a predisposition to onychomycosis and other fungal diseases due to the characteristics of their health condition, for example, if diabetes mellitus and a weakened immune system, before starting treatment, it is recommended to consult a specialist in mandatory okay.
• There is no data on the effect of the drug on the ability to control complex mechanisms and road transport.

Contraindications, side effects

Lac Onihelp is not prescribed to patients in the following cases:

• pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• individual hypersensitivity to amorolfine hydrochloride and other components of the drug;
• children under 18 years of age.

Adverse reactions to the drug have been studied and assigned to separate groups according to the identified occurrence.

Frequency of occurrence	Description
RARELY	Visual damage to nails by infectious agents; changing the color and shape of the plates; increased brittleness and cracks in the roller structure.
VERY RARELY	A short slight burning sensation in the area of ​​application of the medication; contact dermatosis.
FREQUENCY UNDEFINED	Hives; pronounced itching; erythema; pustular fliktena.

The listed side effects can worsen and turn into chronic allergic and dermatological problems. To prevent this from happening, when they appear, you should seek the advice of a doctor.

Overdose

Since Onyhelp varnish is intended for topical use, overdose is almost impossible. In case of intentional or accidental ingestion of a drug into the digestive tract, it is necessary to rinse the stomach and consult a specialist for the appointment of symptomatic therapy.

Use for children, pregnant women, lactating

Onyhelp, despite the relative safety of use, is not recommended for the treatment of expectant and nursing mothers, as well as children under 18 years of age. This is due to the fact that clinical studies on the use of drugs based on the active ingredient, amorolfine hydrochloride, have not been conducted in these patients.

Analogues and their prices

Onihelp has substitutes - medicines with fungicidal and fungistatic effect, intended for topical use. For example, preparations based on terbinafine hydrochloride - Thermikon and Atifin, they are also produced in the form of varnish, and their cost does not exceed 200 rubles in Russia and 80 hryvnia in Ukraine.

More expensive analogues that can be bought at a pharmacy are Micoderil and Exoderil. Their cost is close to Onihelp, although the price tag for the latter will still be slightly higher, but one way or another, they are highly effective antifungal agents at an early stage onychomycosis.

Comparison of drugs (which is better?)

Onihelp or Oflomil. Both drugs are based on one active ingredient - amorolfine hydrochloride. This means that they have a penetrating ability into the thickness of the nail, where they have to destroy the fungal infection, penetrating into the cell membranes of pathogenic microorganisms. As a result, the growth and reproduction of pathogens of onychomycosis is significantly slowed down, and against the background of the systemic use of drugs, their death occurs.

At the same time, Oflomil, according to the observations of specialists and patient reviews, provokes much more side effects, in contrast to Onihelp varnish. Often, potential consumers complain of itching, burning and allergic reactions. But at the same time with this fact, Oflomil is approved for use in children from the age of three. Which drug is best used in a particular situation - the doctor will determine.

Onihelp or Lotseril. Lotseril is a structural analogue of Onichelp, since it also contains amorolfine hydrochloride. That is, there are no special differences between these drugs in the mechanism of action. But only at first glance.

In fact, the instructions for Lotseril indicate that this medication can be used for 7-10 days. After that, the patient should contact the attending physician and evaluate the results of the therapy. With the development of positive dynamics aimed at recovery, the use of Lotseril is continued until the growth of healthy tissues of the nail plate to its full length. In case of failure, the drug is replaced with another, without the inclusion of amorolfine hydrochloride in the main composition.

In addition, it is undesirable to use Lotseril in many conditions, that is, the list of contraindications to it is quite extensive. This includes disorders of the urinary system, diseases of the heart and blood vessels, liver failure, cancer problems and much more. Onyhelp does not have such restrictions for use.

Nevertheless, the doctor decides what to choose in a particular case to fight the infection.

Reviews

Anna, 28 years old. “I got nail fungus only on my big toe. At the same time, its structure became dense, with time it turned yellow and began to crumble. The doctor prescribed Onyhelp varnish, which I used for almost 8 months. During this time, the old tissue of the nail gradually peeled off, and healthy ones grew to replace them. Recommend".

Nikolay, 35 years old. “The diagnosis of onychomycosis was made by a doctor during a routine medical examination. The specialist warned that if the disease is not treated, over time, you can lose all nails. Prescribed Onyhelp, which I used for a year at intervals of 1 time per week. The treatment did not cause any particular difficulties, and there were no side effects. Now there is no trace of the disease. "

Tamara, 38 years old. “After serving in the army, my son returned with a fungus on his nails. The doctor diagnosed candidiasis and recommended buying Onyhelp varnish. Treatment is affordable and not burdensome for a young man, because nails need to be processed only once a week, which is very convenient. After a few months, the disease was completely gone. "

Alina, 25 years old. “I have tried many folk remedies and preparations to combat nail fungus, but most of all I would like to mention Onihelp varnish. It quickly helps to remove the infection and grow new plates, the main thing is not to delay the visit to the doctor. "

Many specialists and patients speak positively about the effectiveness of Onyhelp varnish. This can be noted by the positive recommendations for the drug. In addition to the pronounced antimycotic effect, the medication rarely provokes the development of side effects and has a small list of contraindications.

But we must not forget that sometimes complex treatment is required, which is based on the simultaneous administration of oral antibiotics with a fungicidal effect and the external use of ointments and varnishes. Therefore, you should not engage in self-diagnosis and select medicines for yourself, relying on reviews on the Internet or advice from loved ones. What is better for fighting onychomycosis - only a doctor knows.