Exoderil is the original product, and Mycoderil is the generic, or in other words a copy of the first. Regarding the original product, its manufacturer is of foreign origin, and a copy of domestic production. Drugs also differ in pricing.
These antifungal drugs are almost identical to each other, even their composition is the same, and the difference is only in the manufacturer and price. Therefore, before choosing any of them, it is worthwhile to carefully study the indications and contraindications of medications, and consult a doctor. Only then can we decide what to give our preference to – domestic “Mikoderil” at an affordable price or foreign “Exoderil”, but more expensive.
Everyone knows that a fungus is a highly contagious disease and if left untreated, the spores can spread throughout the body, even to internal organs, once there through the respiratory system. Therefore, this problem should not be treated as a dermatological defect, but as a disease, and consult a doctor in time. If one person gets sick, then all family members will have to go through prophylaxis.
As you know, modern medicine does not stand still, coming up with more and more new medicines. An ordinary person is lost at the sight of a huge assortment of antifungal agents on the shelves of the pharmacy. But the most popular are Mycoderil and Exoderil.
Antifungal drug “Mikoderil”
This is a domestic manufacturer. But it includes components of Italian origin, which ensures the quality of the European level in the release of the final product. The substance is in the form of a cream and solution.
The composition of the drug
The composition of both the solution and the cream includes naftifine hydrochloride, which allows you to penetrate the membrane of fungi and destroy pathogens. It fights against inflammation, relieves itching and burning, does not affect nail growth. Auxiliary components in the solution are water, ethyl alcohol and propylene glycol. And benzyl and cetosterial alcohols, polysorbate, water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitan stearate, isopropyl myristate, cetyl palmitate are added to the cream.
In what cases can the medicine be used:
- Cutaneous candidiasis.
- Mycosis of the skin between the fingers.
- Affected fungus nails.
- Affected areas of the skin of the legs.
- Pityriasis versicolor.
- Dermatomycosis, accompanied by itching and without it.
Instructions for use
Problem areas should be dry and hygienically treated, apply a substance to them, affecting not only the skin damaged by the fungus, but also about a centimeter of healthy areas near the fungus. The duration of treatment is from 2 to 8 weeks, with candidiasis about a month. Apply the product once a day, and on nails damaged by the fungus, you can twice a day.
Contraindications and side effects
The drug is contraindicated for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, as well as children and who have an increased sensitivity to the components of the drug. The substance can also cause side effects, such as dryness, redness and burning of the treated areas. With any of them, the use of the drug must be stopped and consult a doctor.
Antifungal drug Exoderil
The drug is of Austrian origin. It can be in the form of a cream or solution.
The composition of the drug
The main treatment component is the substance naphthyne hydrochloride, which enters into an active fight against the fungus. Excipients in the cream are water, ethanol and propylene glycol. And if you take the solution into account, then there will be benzyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide, water, isopropyl myristate, sorbitan stearate, polysorbate, cetyl and stearyl alcohols.
In what cases can the medicine be used:
- Candidiasis of the skin.
- Fungal infections of the skin.
- Interdigital mycoses.
- Mycoses in the hair growth zone.
- Fungal lesions of the nails.
- Dermatomycosis with and without itching.
- Mycosis, which affects the skin area.
Instructions for use
The product is applied to problem areas once a day, before this the skin should be hygienically treated. The duration of treatment depends on the stage of the disease, but usually is 2-8 weeks, and in the treatment of candidiasis up to 1 month. If the nail is affected by a fungus, first you need to cut off the problem areas and use the medicine up to two times a day.
Contraindications and side effects
As with the use of any other medicine, there are a number of contraindications: pregnant and lactating women need a mandatory doctor’s consultation, children also fall into this group, as well as people with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Exoderil can also cause side effects such as hives, itching, burning, swelling, and redness. It is recommended to immediately stop using the drug and consult a doctor.
What is common between these drugs?
The first thing that catches your eye is that in both antifungal drugs, the same substance is used in the fight against pathogens – naphthyne. Both are available in two forms – solution and cream, the solution is better used for treating nails, it is better retained in the nail plates, and the cream is applied to problem areas of the skin.
Also, both manufacturers guarantee positive changes after the course of treatment, which is the same duration in time – 2-8 weeks. Given the contraindications and side effects, there are also no differences.
