"Mikozan" for the treatment and prevention of onychomycosis

The longer the fungus lasts, the more difficult it is to get rid of pathogens. Local remedies are effective in the initial stages of mycosis, in other cases, therapy must be supplemented by taking medications inside. "Mycosan" is indicated only for the treatment of the affected surface.

This is an antifungal serum that is distributed on the surface of the nail like varnish. The product is packaged in a tube with a brush applicator for easy application. The drug was developed in 2011 by the Dutch company Serrix B. V., and in the countries of the near abroad it is produced under the Invar brand.

Composition

The drug has a unique combination of components. According to the manufacturer, clinical studies have shown that they are all absolutely safe for the body. The composition is as follows.

• Rye Enzyme Concentrate. It is the main active substance. Contained in serum at a concentration of 40%. It is active against all types of fungi that provoke nail fungal infections. It is not addictive in pathogenic microorganisms.
• Water. It forms the basis of the product - 47.6%.
• Pentylene glycol. Contained in an amount of 10%. Enhances the action of the main active component.
• Dimethyl isosorbide. A 1.5% concentration of this substance ensures maximum penetration of the drug into the deepest layers of the nail plate.
• Hydroxyethyl cellulose. A 0.9% solution of this polymer thickener allows you to create a special protective film on the surface of the nail, and also determines the viscous consistency of the product.

Operating principle

When applying serum, the components penetrate the nail plate, forming a water-soluble film. Due to this, the porosity of the nail is reduced, and it becomes denser.

The active substances of the drug destroy the lipid membrane of pathogenic microorganisms, without which the latter are unable to exist. The action of the product not only leads to the death of fungi, but also creates an environment in which their development is impossible. This effect can be observed immediately as a healthy nail begins to grow.

Indications and contraindications

The drug is prescribed in the following cases.

• Onychomycosis. This is a fungus infection of the nail plate on the arms and legs. The drug is active against dermatophytes (Epidermophyton, Microsporum, Trichophyton), most yeast (in particular the Candida family, which cause thrush) and molds.
• Prevention. It can be used when visiting the "fungal" places (sanatoriums, baths, saunas, pools) to prevent mycosis of the nail plate.
• Nail strengthening. By changing the properties of the nail plate, the drug protects it from brittleness, promotes rapid growth and improves appearance.

Pregnancy and lactation

The instruction does not make pregnancy a contraindication. But before using "Mikozan" during gestation, it is better to consult a doctor. The effect of the components of the drug on breast milk has not been studied, therefore, use during breastfeeding without switching to a mixture is not recommended.

Schemes and features of application

The drug is intended for external use only by application to the nail. The algorithm of actions is as follows.

• Training. Before use, the nail should be cleaned of dirt and varnish, and also dried.
• Time. The instruction recommends using the medicine twice a day - in the morning and evening with an interval of 12 hours.
• Equipment. It is applied like varnish, covering the entire surface of the nail. After you need to let the product dry for two to three minutes.
• Bans. In the near future after the procedure, you can not wet your limbs. It is also important to avoid physical activity. Otherwise, the drug may be partially removed from the surface of the nail, which will reduce its therapeutic effect.

Treatment duration

The duration of the course is from three to six months. It depends on the degree of fungal infection and nail growth rate. After the first 30 days of use, the product is applied once a day until the healthy nail regrowth. To consolidate the result, serum is used for another two weeks after the improvement of the nail plate.

special instructions

Do not use serum inside. There is no data on the interaction of the drug with other drugs and alcohol. But it is not recommended to use "Mikozan" in parallel with cosmetics, especially with varnishes.

Store in a dark place inaccessible to children at a temperature of 5 ° C to 25 ° C. Shelf life is 36 months.

Analogs

"Mikozan" is a unique tool in its composition, respectively, has no structural analogues. But in the direction of action and indications with it, the following medicines are similar.

• Mykozon. Antifungal cream with imidazole derivatives in a concentration of 2%. It is applied twice a day until the symptoms disappear completely. In addition to onychomycosis, it treats dermatomycosis.
• "Exoderil" and "Mycoderil». The active substance is naftifin at a concentration of 1%. Able to fight skin and nail fungi. Forms of release - solution and cream for external use.
• Neilaxpert. The product has a similar effect to “Mycosan” thanks to the unique DS12-Complex. It is also presented in the form of serum-varnish.
• Loceryl. Antifungal agent for nails. The active substance is amorolfine hydrochloride. Twice a week is applied to the nail plate. Creates a protective film. The average course of treatment is six months.
• "Batrafen". Another medicinal varnish. The main active ingredient is cyclopirox. In the first month of treatment is applied every other day, in the second - twice a week, in the third - once every seven days. The maximum rate is six months. Also presented as a cream for adjuvant therapy.
• Demictene. Antifungal varnish based on formic acid aldehyde. Most often used for skin mycoses. It is applied once a day. The duration of the course depends on the degree of damage to the skin or nail plate.

"Mikozan" has a fairly high cost compared to other antimycotics. In Russia, the average price per package is 800-1000 rubles (data as of March 2018).

Reviews

First a dormitory, then a business trip.I didn’t even notice after which shower and which hotel I got a nail fungus. And then tyagomotin with treatment. I started with Mikoseptin, because there was nothing else in the pharmacies. Then European drugs appeared, though the price bit, but the effect was. The truth is temporary. I came across Mikozan. It is distinguished by convenience. Compared to loceryl, for example. There, if the hands of a hangover tremble a little, you will certainly touch the spatula over the edge of the bottle. And here, any tremor is not a hindrance. Well, in terms of performance, it is comparable to a loccer. Such, at least, reviews data found.

Robert, http://www.kremlewka.ru/assortiment/mikozan_nabor_dlya_udaleniya_gribka_s_nogt/ex_pages_otzyvy

I tried to treat nail fungus with Mikozan. But with the recommended scheme - once a week to process with a nail file and twice a day, in the morning and in the evening to apply a liquid mass with a brush from a tube - the result was not achieved. The doctor said that some sprouting areas of the nails were affected and it would be impossible to recover without pills. He wrote me Irunin for oral administration. But external treatment advised to continue. Here with such a combination and only managed to defeat the fungus.

Murtazali, http://www.kremlewka.ru/assortiment/mikozan_nabor_dlya_udaleniya_gribka_s_nogt/ex_pages_otzyvy

I had a fungus on the big toe. I was treated for a long time, because at first I tried a bunch of folk recipes that did not give a result, and only after that I went to the doctor. I was prescribed mycosan and hardware cleaning of nails. For 2-2.5 months, the nails completely recovered and I didn’t remember more about the fungus.

Helena, http://www.woman.ru/health/medley7/thread/3943641/2/

And my son picked up a fungus in the wrestling classes, they changed shoes there. The doctor advised me a new drug, Mikozan, it is safe and can be prescribed to children. We are now in the process of treatment. The result is already visible, but I was told that at least 3 months should be treated continuously.

Kirill, http://griboknogtey.ru/kto-chem-lechilsya/

After wearing uncomfortable winter shoes, I rubbed off my nails on my big toes, summer came and began to paint with varnish and suddenly, after removing the varnish, I noticed the yellowness of the nail, picked it up with scissors and cut off a full nail from each finger, the horror was still in the kit under the cut off nails, it smelled foul white gruel, fungus!
I began to browse the Internet and decided to buy BF6 medical glue (the reviews were positive) for 3 months and covered the nails with this glue in the morning and evening, the result is as follows: no effect + forever in the patch on the nails, since the glue is obviously yellow, the plate increased in volume and turned yellow before my eyes ... again the Internet, for a long time I analyzed and bought mycosan (660 rubles) ... 3 weeks of use (2 times a day) and I already noticed the result! 1 time a week with a file, wash your nail and smear it with glue 2 times a day, dry for 2 minutes, transparent ... at the moment the nails have not yet grown, but the look of a clean healthy nail is ALREADY very happy ... I will write in the future about the results with photos!

lung, http://otzovik.com/review_489959.html

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