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Dermatological diseases not only cause a lot of trouble for patients in daily life but also make them unsightly and make them self-deprecating. The treatment of these diseases not only requires a combination of healthy lifestyle and nutrition, but also the application of dermatological drugs. Among them, the popular drug is Antimycose. So what is Antimycose? What is Antimycose used for?
1. Antimycose drug use
Antimycose drug contains the main active ingredients are Benzoic acid, Salicylic acid in the form of alcohol. In particular, Salicylic acid is a drug that exfoliates the stratum corneum, anti-seborrhoea, psoriasis, and is caustic. Do not use salicylic acid systemically, because of its very strong irritating effect on the gastrointestinal mucosa and other tissues. In addition, Salicylic acid has a weak anti-fungal effect by sloughing off the stratum corneum to prevent fungal growth and allowing antifungal drugs to penetrate the skin. When combined with salicylic acid and sulfur, it has a synergistic effect to exfoliate the stratum corneum.
The drug is indicated in the following cases:
Seborrheic dermatitis Psoriasis of the body or scalp Scalp scales and other cases of exfoliative skin diseases Treatment of common warts and on the feet. Localized hyperkeratosis on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet Treatment of acne However, in the following cases, the drug is not indicated for prescription:
The patient is sensitive to any of the ingredients of the drug. extensive skin lesions, cracks or on the mucous membranes are also not allowed to prescribe. When there are contraindications in the prescription, it should be understood as an absolute contraindication. Patients with contraindications will not be allowed to take the drug for any reason to ensure their own safety.
3. Dosage of Antimycose
Patients can refer to the dosage below from the manufacturer:
Adults (including the elderly): Initial dose 16mg x 3 times / day. Maintenance dose: 24-48mg/day Children: not recommended. Using an insufficient dose of Antimycose has a significant effect on the drug's activity. This condition can cause the drug to decrease the mechanism of action, leading to not completely treating the symptoms of the disease.
Therefore, when you forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you remember it. Usually drugs that can be taken 1-2 hours after the daily dose do not affect the treatment. The patient should not take the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose of the day prescribed by the doctor. Absolutely avoid making up for a double dose when you forget to take the medicine.
If you accidentally take an overdose of the drug as directed by the treating doctor, the patient should stop taking the drug immediately, monitor the changes in the body if you experience any symptoms that are suspected to be related to the overdose. medicine. Immediately notify your doctor or pharmacist for advice on appropriate management. When the symptoms become more severe, the patient should be taken to the hospital immediately for timely treatment to avoid serious complications.
4. Antimycose side effects
Antimycose is well tolerated. However, if the drug is abused for a long time, it will lead to salicylate poisoning and cause adverse effects such as: confusion, dizziness, severe or continuous headache, rapid breathing,...
When treating Treatment with drugs intended to remove warts, but in high concentrations can increase the risk of caustic or spreading warts.
In addition, patients may experience some other common side effects such as: mild skin irritation, burning sensation....
Common side effects tend to go away on their own after a few minutes. days or weeks. Meanwhile, serious reactions can develop and threaten the health of the user. With serious side effects, the doctor may order treatment to improve the situation.
5. Notes when using drugs
The following groups of subjects need to be cautious when treating with Antimycose: the elderly, patients with kidney failure, liver failure... Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should only use the drug when indicated. from doctor. Carefully read the instructions for storing the drug on the box and read the instruction sheet for Antimycose. Before using, check the expiry date of the medicine. When not in use, the drug should be collected and disposed of according to the instructions of the manufacturer or those in charge of the medical field. Store the medicine in a cool, dry place, avoid exposing the medicine to high temperatures, which can cause the metabolism of the ingredients in the medicine. Above is information about uses, dosage and precautions when using Antimycose. To ensure safety for health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to take Antimycose drug exactly as directed by the doctor. Note, Antimycose is a prescription drug, patients absolutely must not use it without a prescription from a specialist.
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