Due to the fact that the preparations have a large number of similarities (active component, indications and contraindications for use, treatment method, etc.), any of them can be used. If there is no effect from one remedy, it is not recommended to replace it with another, and first visit a doctor who will prescribe the most suitable treatment.
It must be remembered that onychomycosis is a serious disease that can cause serious complications if left untreated or treated incorrectly. It is necessary to pass a special analysis, which will show what kind of fungi affected the body. And according to the results of the analysis, the doctor will be able to choose a treatment aimed at the destruction of a particular type of fungus. In many cases, one varnish is indispensable, for treatment it will be necessary to drink a course of special antifungal tablets.
Nail fungus is a very common disease that is found in one form or another in many people. The main symptoms of infection are a change in the color of the nail, itching of the skin around, thickening and ingrowth of the nail plate. Without special preparations, the fungus cannot be eliminated.
Lozeril
Antifungal drug for external use. It has a high fungicidal and fungistatic action. Effective against most types of mycotic microorganisms causing the disease.
Active ingredient: Amorolfinum. Release form: nail polish.
The drug destroys the cell membranes of fungi and contributes to the violation of biochemistry. processes in their organisms. As a result, fungi die.
The medication is used to treat fungal infections of the nails caused by various types of fungi (if no more than 2/3 of the nail plate is affected, “Loceryl” can be used for monotherapy). It can also be used to prevent infection.
It can not be used for hypersensitivity to the components of the drug and in children under 18 years of age. Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women.
It is made in France. It is released without a prescription.
Oflomil
Antifungal drug for external use. Stops the growth of pathogenic fungi and contributes to their death. Effective against most fungal microorganisms.
Active ingredient: Amorolfinum. Release form: nail polish.
The active substance of the drug causes irreversible biochemical disturbances. processes and destroys cell membranes in fungal organisms, which leads to their death.
Indications for use of the drug are fungal infections of the nails (caused by dermatophyte fungi, mold or yeast). It can also be used to prevent fungal infections.
Contraindications are hypersensitivity to the components of the drug and age less than 18 years. Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women.
It is made in India. It is released without a prescription.
Similarities
Patients often ask pharmacists at a pharmacy how these drugs differ. In fact, the agents are analogues – they contain the same active substance and have the same destructive effect on the fungus. Amorolfin (the active substance) destroys the cell membranes of fungi, leads to disruption of biochemical processes in their organisms, as a result of which microorganisms die.
Preparations, due to the same active component, have the same indications and contraindications for use. They are effective against the same types of fungi (dermatophytes, mold and yeast) and are not used during pregnancy, lactation and at the age of less than 18 years. Contraindication is also intolerance to the substances that make up the means.
