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

A fungal infection usually takes a person by surprise. Many people associate it with uncleanliness, but in fact, everyone can become infected with onychomycosis, for example, after visiting a manicure room. Atifin is an effective agent that destroys fungal infection at any stage of the disease.

Composition, release form and price

The active ingredient is terbinafine hydrochloride. Thanks to him, Atifin kills the fungal microflora, preventing its reproduction and spread.

The drug has two forms of release - a cream for external use and tablets for oral administration. The latter are prescribed if mycosis requires systemic treatment. At an early stage of the disease, the use of a cream is sufficient.

In addition to terbinafine, the Atifin cream contains the following components:

• cetyl alcohol - enhances the effect of the medication;
• sodium hydroxide - has a bactericidal effect;
• sorbitan stearate - softens tissues, facilitating better penetration of the medicinal components of the drug;
• cetyl palmitate - eliminates inflammation and itching, cools;
• benzyl alcohol is a pronounced antiseptic;
• polysorbate 60 - protects tissues from dehydration.

The composition of Atifin tablets, in addition to terbinafine, includes the following components:

• talc - facilitates the dissolution of the drug;
• lactose monohydrate - has a positive effect on the intestinal microflora;
• silicon - destroys the fungus;
• povidone - has a disinfecting effect;
• microcrystalline cellulose - improves the functioning of the digestive system, prevents the development of intoxication.

The price of Atifin cream in Russian pharmacies is 170-220 rubles, in Ukrainian - 88 grams. You will have to pay 1200-1800 rubles for a pack of 28 tablets. in Russia and 1030 gr. in Ukraine.

pharmachologic effect

The main substance of the drug - terbinafine hydrochloride, appearing on the areas of the skin and nails affected by mycotic infection, exhibits fungicidal and fungistatic activity.

Indications

The drug has different indications depending on the form of its release. For convenience, we will consider them in the following table.

Pills	Cream
Mycoses of the skin and nails, scalp. Complicated dermatomycosis. Candidiasis (thrush) of the mucous membranes.	Trichophytosis. Dermatomycosis of the feet. Skin candidiasis. Epidermophytosis of the groin. Versicolor versicolor.

Instructions for use

Atifin in the form of a cream. Apply to foci of fungal infection several times a day. The drug is gently rubbed into the treated surface of nails or skin until completely absorbed. The recommended course is 1-2 weeks, depending on the stage of onychomycosis. If after a specified period of time the therapeutic effect is absent, you need to consult a doctor for a second consultation. The cream should not be used by patients under 12 years of age.

Atifin tablets. They are prescribed as a result of a comprehensive study for the fungus. They are recommended to be taken orally after meals. The course of treatment and dosage of the drug are determined by the doctor on an individual basis. For this, it is important to take into account the characteristics of the disease and the state of health of the patient. The recommended dose of Atifin is 250 mg or 1 tablet per day for an adult and 125 mg for a child if his weight exceeds 20 kg, but not more than 45 kg.

Use in children, pregnant and lactating

The cream is not recommended for babies under two years old, tablets - up to 12 years old due to systemic effects on the body.

Expectant mothers should not take the oral form of Atifin, since there is no data on the effect of terbinafine hydrochloride on the developing fetus. If necessary, local treatment with cream is not contraindicated for pregnant women.

When breastfeeding, taking pills is allowed subject to temporary refusal of lactation, since the active ingredient of Atifin is absorbed into the mother's milk and can cause systemic effects the baby.

Treatment recommendations

• Irregular intake of the drug and a violation of the therapy regimen can cause relapses of the disease.
• The duration of the antifungal effect varies depending on the type of pathogen and the neglect of the pathological process. That is, if one person has it for 2 weeks, this does not mean that such a period will be enough for another to get rid of the infection in full.
• If the drug is on the mucous membrane of the eyes or mouth, rinse them with sufficient water as soon as possible.

• Atifin can provoke a relapse of psoriasis, therefore, it is important for persons suffering from this disease to observe the reaction of the skin to the use of the drug both in the form of tablets and in cream.
• The medication does not affect the psychomotor abilities of a person. Therefore, in the process of treatment, you can continue to drive vehicles, perform mental and physical labor.
• During therapy, increased attention should be paid to hygiene rules, do not forget to wash your feet daily, change socks, etc.

Contraindications

Atifin cannot be called a harmless drug, therefore there are restrictions on its use.

It is undesirable to use the cream in the presence of individual hypersensitivity to its individual components and in children under the age of two.

The tablets have more contraindications. Taking them is not recommended in the following cases:

• tendency to allergies;
• drug intolerance;
• children under 12 years old;
• hepatic and renal failure;
• diseases of the heart and blood vessels;
• metabolic disorders;
• alcoholism;
• oncology;
• psoriasis.

Side effects

Atifin cream causes the following undesirable reactions:

• burning and itching;
• slight hyperemia of the skin;
• discomfort in the center of treatment.

The pills provoke the following side effects:

• headache;
• increased anxiety;
• nausea, vomiting;
• general weakness;
• skin rashes like urticaria;
• Quincke's edema.

Analogs

The drug has substitutes that are produced in the same pharmacological form and have a similar composition.

LAMISIL. Antifungal agent with fungistatic and fungicidal effect. Available in the form of tablets, cream and spray. They are based on terbinafine hydrochloride. Lamisil tablets will cost the buyer 2,200 rubles, cream - 560 rubles, spray - 700 rubles.

THERMICON. As in the previous case, it has a fungistatic and fungicidal effect due to the content of terbinafine hydrochloride. Available in three forms - tablets, spray and cream. Compared to Lamisil and Atifin - their counterparts, the cost of Thermicon is lower: tablets (pack of 28 pieces) - 750 rubles, cream - 210 rubles, spray - 315 rubles.

Reviews

Alina, 27 years old. “The doctor prescribed Atifin ointment for nail fungus. Applied according to the instructions. By the end of the first week of use, the nail stopped exfoliating, and by the end of the course there was no trace of the disease left. "

Nadezhda, 29 years old. “Yellow nails and severe itching prompted me to think about the fungus. The dermatologist ordered tests and confirmed onychomycosis. Prescribed pills and Atifin cream for 14 days. After 3 days, the first improvements have already appeared. Recommend".

Irina, 28 years old. “My mom had a nail fungus for a long time, which I am used to. From a friend I learned about such a drug Atifin, read the instructions, bought both a cream and pills. The two-week course significantly improved the appearance of the nails, after a month the problem completely disappeared. The medication works effectively. "

Weakened immune defenses, sweating feet, taking antibiotics and much more contribute to the development of a fungal infection. Atifin is a broad-spectrum drug that destroys mold at the cellular level. Before using it, you should consult your doctor.