Lamisil, Lotrimin, Monistat – Effective Non-prescription Antifungal Medications
There is a great variety of fungi but only some of them are dangerous to the human health. Infections caused by fungi are difficult to treat. Fortunately, these days there are many medications available on the market, making it possible to choose the effective medication for every patient.
A great number of antifungal drugs are available without prescription. Among such medications there are Lamisil cream, Lamisil AT (terbinafine), Lotrimin AF (clotrimazole), and some others. These medications have a broad spectrum of action and are intended for the treatment of different fungal infections.
These medications affect the main processes in the cells of fungi that are necessary for them to survive and they finally die. As a rule, the process of fighting the conditions caused by fungi takes much time, so the patients might be required to undergo long-term treatment which can continue for a couple of months till the infection is treated completely.
The choice of the management of the infection that is caused by fungi depends on its localization on the body and its size. In case small body surface is affected, the medications mentioned above, may be the first choice treatments. If the infection affects large areas of the body or is located inside the body, systemic therapy is required.
Important thing is that fungi cells are similar to human cells, that’s why antifungal drugs that are indicated to treat the infection affect the human cells as well, which results in certain side effects such as irritation, burning, itching, and tingling (topical medications) and abdominal pain, stomach disorders, headache, skin rash, and vision impairments, and some others. Besides, oral antifungal medications might damage the liver especially if alcohol is taken during the treatment.
It’s not recommended to take the treatment with antifungal medications during pregnancy. Nursing mothers should avoid breastfeeding if they are taking antifungal medications. Nevertheless, clinical researches in women during second and third trimesters of pregnancy showed that treatment with clotrimazole doesn’t affect the development of foetus.
Lotrimin AF medication is very effective against Candida infections. Interesting fact about this medication is that its main active ingredient accumulates in the skin during the treatment and continues its action for some period of time the therapy is discontinued.
So, it is seen that the choice of antifungal drugs is great and the patients can find the best treatment for their specific case. Speaking about over-the-counter medications, it’s necessary to mention that they are generally safe to use and are very effective in dealing with the infections caused by fungi.
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There is a great variety of fungi but only some of them are dangerous to the human health. Infections caused by fungi are difficult to treat. Fortunately, these days there are many medications available on the market, making it possible to choose the effective medication for every patient. A great number of antifungal drugs are available without prescription. Among such medications there are Lamisil cream, Lamisil AT (terbinafine), Lotrimin AF (clotrimazole), and some others. These medications have a broad spectrum … Continue reading →
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