Fundizol from nail fungus: reviews, price instructions for use

The drug for the fight against onychomycosis must be effective and preferably available. Fundizol, prescribed for nail fungus, has shown excellent results. With its help, you can quickly and successfully get rid of the disease. We invite you to learn more about him.

Composition, release form and price

Fundizol is produced by the Russian manufacturer Infarma. When developing it, the recommendations of leading dermatologists were taken into account.

The drug is sold as a cream in 30 ml tubes. It has a dense beige consistency, without foreign smell. The agent is applied to the treatment centers with a thin layer, therefore Fundizol is consumed economically.

The composition of the drug includes the components listed in the table.

Active ingredients	Description
PETROLATUM	Moisturizes the skin, restores its elasticity, and starts the regenerative functions of cells.
ZINC OXIDE	Relieves inflammation, dries out the epidermis, absorbs pathogenic microflora and harmful substances, improves protective functions, helps in the fight against pathogens of onychomycosis.
LANOLIN	Prevents dehydration, prevents the formation of cracks and damage.
SALICYLIC ACID	It has pronounced antimicrobial properties, cleans tissues from dead cells, softens the skin, and neutralizes the causative agents of onychomycosis.
POTASSIUM IODIDE	Relieves inflammation, reduces sweating and the associated unpleasant odor.
CELANDINE	Destroys fungal flora, fights infection, disinfects the skin.
OAK BARK	Kills pathogenic microorganisms, preventing their spread to healthy tissues, restores damaged cells, strengthens the nail plate.
NIPAGIN	Works as an antiseptic, destroys mycospores.
NIPAZOLE	Possesses bactericidal and anti-inflammatory action, effectively neutralizes fungal flora.

Fundizol also makes it possible to cope with the symptoms of the disease in a short time thanks to the oils and trace elements in the composition. Working in combination, the medicinal components of the drug provide a stable therapeutic effect.

The price of Fundizol varies from 110 to 160 rubles in Russia, 50 hryvnia in Ukraine.

Operating principle

The cream has bactericidal, deodorizing and other therapeutic effects. The result from its use will be noticeable within a few days - the clinical picture of mycosis will begin to lose ground.

Fundizol works exclusively locally, without being absorbed into the general bloodstream and without systemic side effects.

The drug has the following mechanism of action:

• Fighting foci of inflammation on the skin and nails.
• Softening of tissues affected by onychomycosis, their rapid exfoliation.

• Acceleration of regeneration processes, restoration of damaged cells.
• Improving local immune defenses.

Gradually, the disease recedes, and the risk of recurrence of the pathology decreases.

Instructions for use for onychomycosis

In the annotation to the drug, attention is paid to the preliminary preparation of nails - the future zone of treatment of onychomycosis for the therapeutic effects of Fundizol. To get the maximum therapeutic effect from the drug, it is recommended to steam the feet or hands in a hot bath, cleanse loose tissues and dry thoroughly with a towel. Only then can you start direct treatment.

So, how to use Fundizol cream in practice, according to the instructions for use:

• The ointment is applied in a thin layer to the foci of inflammation and nearby areas of healthy tissue. With advanced mycosis, for example, severely hardened skin or changes in the thickness and shape of the nail roll, it is recommended to apply the drug in a denser layer under compression paper or a patch.
• The procedures are repeated 3 times a day - in this case, according to the instructions for use, positive changes will be noticeable in the near future.
• The course of treatment depends on the severity of the pathological process. On average, it is 2-3 months. Stop using Fundizol after the disappearance of all clinical signs of the disease.

Use in children, pregnant and lactating

Fundizol can be used in any age group, including young children. In this case, the drug should be prescribed by the attending physician, and the therapy itself should be carried out under his strict control.

For women who are expecting a baby or are breastfeeding, the cream is prescribed with caution. There must be good reasons for its use, if there are none, it is advisable to postpone treatment until the end of pregnancy and lactation in the patient, without exposing herself and the baby to unnecessary risk.

Contraindications and side effects

There are no special prohibitions on the use of Fundizol. The exception is women during pregnancy and breastfeeding - they can be prescribed this drug, but with caution and under the mandatory supervision of a doctor.

The drug also does not cause side effects. The only adverse reaction may be an allergy, provided that the person has an individual hypersensitivity to the constituent components of Fundizol. In this case, symptoms such as itching, burning, and skin rashes develop.

Pros and cons of the remedy

Advantages	disadvantages
The drug helps to quickly and effectively destroy a fungal infection. The tool does not cause discomfort, as well as systemic side effects. The ointment has an economical dense consistency, it does not have an unpleasant odor. The medication is easy to find on sale at an affordable price.	A long course of treatment and the need for frequent application of the cream - up to 4 times a day, which is not always convenient for the patient. In practice, there are cases when a medication does not have the expected therapeutic effect, which requires replacing it with a stronger remedy.

Analogs

Fundizol has no structural substitutes, i.e. there are no drugs with exactly the same composition. But on sale you can find medicines that have a similar therapeutic effect on the foci of onychomycosis.

BETADINE. The medication works quickly, and most importantly, effectively, disinfecting foci of infection and destroying the fungal flora. The price for Betadine is 180 rubles in Russia and 78 hryvnia in Ukraine.

CANIZON. A drug for external use, which is based on clotrimazole. It has a pronounced antibacterial and antifungal effect. The cost of Kanizon is 450 rubles in Russia and 55 hryvnia in Ukraine.

URODERM. It has a pronounced keratolytic effect. The drug helps to soften nails, restore damaged tissues, and eliminate pathogenic microorganisms. The cost of Uroderm is 350 rubles in Russia and 114 hryvnia in Ukraine.

Reviews

Alexey, 30 years old. “Fundizol ointment has been used against nail fungus for 3 months. The drug acts slowly but surely. It is inconvenient to apply it several times a day, but the result is worth it, especially if other drugs have proved powerless. Recommend".

Alina, 32 years old. “I cured the nail fungus with Fundizol. The drug was prescribed by a doctor. I did not have an advanced stage of the disease, so the ointment helped quickly - within one month. "

Natalia, 27 years old. “Fundizol was used by my mother for nail fungus, and my six-year-old daughter and I used it for prophylaxis, since we live in the same house and the risk of infection is high. I can say that the cream has coped with the tasks. Recommend".

Fundizol is an effective drug in the fight against onychomycosis. In dermatology, this cream has gained popularity as a safe and affordable drug with a pronounced antifungal effect.