Kanizon 1% 20 gr

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Externally. Cream, ointment, lotion or solution is applied in a thin layer to the affected areas of the skin and mucous membranes 2-3 times a day (3-4 for a solution) and rubbed in gently.

A single dose for a palm-sized surface area is a column of cream 5 mm long or 10-20 drops of solution.

The average course of treatment is about 4 weeks; upon completion (if clinical manifestations disappear), it is advisable to continue treatment for another 14 days.

The duration of therapy for erythrasma is 2-4 weeks, for lichen versicolor - 1-3 weeks.

Before lubricating the feet, wash them with warm water and soap and dry them thoroughly, especially between the toes. For fungal infections of the skin of the legs, after achieving a therapeutic effect, it is recommended to continue treatment for 2-3 weeks.

Vaginal cream or gel is administered in portions of 5 g deep into the vagina once a day for 3 days. For candidal vulvitis or balanitis, use 2-3 times a day for 1-2 weeks. Vaginal tablets are inserted deep into the vagina: 500 mg once, or 200 mg for 3 days, or 100 mg for 6-7 days (once a day, in the evening). The course of treatment is usually combined with treatment of the external genitalia with a cream, ointment or solution. If necessary, the course of treatment with the drug can be repeated. For sanitization of the birth canal, a single administration of one tablet is recommended. For urethritis, a 1% solution is instilled into the urethra for 6 days.

Local reactions: burning, swelling, irritation and peeling of the skin, paresthesia, erythematous rashes, blistering.

Allergic reactions (itching, urticaria).

With intravaginal administration - itching, burning, hyperemia and swelling of the mucous membrane; vaginal discharge, headache, gastralgia, frequent urination, intercurrent cystitis, burning sensation in the penis of the sexual partner, pain during sexual intercourse.

special instructions
To prevent reinfection, simultaneous treatment of sexual partners is necessary.

In the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, the use of a vaginal applicator is undesirable.

For trichomoniasis, it is recommended to combine treatment with chemotherapy drugs (metronidazole orally).

After applying the cream, do not apply occlusive dressings.

Contact with the mucous membrane of the eyes should be avoided.

In patients with liver failure, the functional state of the liver should be periodically monitored.

If signs of hypersensitivity or irritation appear, treatment is stopped.

If there is no effect within 4 weeks, the diagnosis should be confirmed.

Use during pregnancy and lactation
Contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Experimental studies have shown that when used in high doses it has an embryotoxic effect.

It is not known whether the drug is excreted in breast milk. Although the drug is not contraindicated for use during pregnancy and lactation, the potential risk should be taken into account when choosing antifungal therapy.

Interaction
Amphotericin B, nystatin, natamycin reduce the effectiveness of the product when used simultaneously.