Estezifin (Naftifine hydrochloride) 1% cream Естезифин

Estezifin Indications

Topical treatment of fungal infections caused by pathogens sensitive to naftifine:

– fungal infections of the skin and skin folds;

– interdigital mycoses;

– fungal infections of the nails (onychomycoses);

– cutaneous candidiasis;

– lichen planus;

– inflammatory dermatomycoses, with or without itching.

Contradictions

Hypersensitivity to naftifine or to any of the excipients of the drug. The drug should not be applied to wound surfaces. Do not use for eye treatment.

Dosage & Administration

Estesifin cream should be applied to the affected skin surface and adjacent areas once a day after thorough cleansing and drying, capturing approximately 1 cm of healthy skin along the edges of the affected area.

Duration of treatment: for dermatomycoses - 2-4 weeks (if necessary - up to 8 weeks); for candidiasis - 4 weeks; for nail infections - up to 6 months.

For fungal nail diseases, the drug is recommended to be used 2 times a day. Before the first use, it is necessary to remove as much of the affected part of the nail as possible with scissors or a nail file (to facilitate this procedure, on the recommendation of a doctor, the nails can be treated with a special softening agent).

To prevent relapses, treatment with the drug should be continued for at least 2 weeks after the disappearance of the main symptoms of the disease.

Children. Data on the effectiveness and safety of the drug in children are insufficient, therefore it is not recommended to prescribe Estesifin to patients of this age category.