Inexpensive and effective drugs for toenail fungus

Treatment of nail fungus is long and expensive. All patients think so, doctors say so, every instruction on the use of antifungal agents repeats this. But if you can’t argue with the first point (yes, for a long time, there’s no escape!), then reducing the cost of therapy is quite possible. Even if you have advanced onychomycosis of the legs and the doctor prescribed tablets, ointments and drops at the same time, you can use analogues of the drugs and enhance the therapeutic effect with home remedies. And we’ll tell you exactly how to do this in our article.

Diagnosis and main symptoms

It happens that an inexpensive remedy for foot fungus does not have the desired effect. Most likely, the point is that the disease is neglected. Early diagnosis is the key to successful therapy. If one of the initial signs appears, you must make an appointment with a dermatologist or therapist.

Primary symptoms of damage include:

• an increase in the thickness of the nail plate or some of its parts;
• the appearance of a white coating on the horny scales;
• change in nail color - it becomes dark or yellow;
• friability and softness of the plate;
• fragility, peeling of the stratum corneum.

Toenail fungus, detected in the earliest stages, can be treated with folk remedies.

It is necessary to regularly examine the epithelium for preventive purposes.
This measure is especially relevant for visitors to solariums, swimming pools, etc. According to the forms of manifestation, the disease is differentiated into 4 types:

1. Dyshidrotic - characterized by bubbles with a colorless liquid inside. Their transformation into ulcerative formations is possible. Accompanied by erosion, peeling and cracks. The victim's temperature rises, the skin peels off, he is bothered by severe itching and a feeling of discomfort.
2. Squamous-hyperkeratotic. It is characterized by thickening of the dermis, its detachment in the folds, and itching.
3. Squamous. It makes itself known by intense peeling in the heels and between the toes.
4. Intertriginous. One of the most difficult to tolerate species. It is characterized by a strong burning sensation, detachment of the upper layers of the epithelium, and cracking of the skin.

The cheapest remedy for foot fungus is natural ingredients that are used in folk medicine. The main condition is that the disease should not worsen and become protracted.

Preparations for external use

In combination with systemic agents, various ointments, sprays, creams, gels, patches, and varnishes are prescribed. Many of them, in addition to their antifungal effect, also help relieve unpleasant symptoms (itching, burning, pain).

The following is a list of cheap and effective remedies for nail fungus that have a large number of positive reviews.

1. Fukortsin.

   It is an antiseptic with pronounced disinfectant properties. It has no analogues, but its cost is low.

Rice.
12 Fukortsin Price for 25 ml.
– 75 rubles. Ingredients: orthoboric acid, acetone, resorcinol.

Acetone has a powerful bactericidal effect and dries out the affected tissue. Orthoboric acid destroys fungal organisms. Resorcinol blocks the proliferation of infection and regenerates damaged areas.

Areas affected by onychomycosis are lubricated 2–4 times a day. Course – 4 weeks.

Fucorcin should be applied exclusively to the affected area, avoiding skin areas. The dosage should be strictly observed and applied in a thin layer. In large quantities, the medicine has a toxic effect on the body. The package includes a convenient applicator for application, but a regular cotton swab will also work.

1. Terbinafine.

   This is an inexpensive ointment that is prescribed for mild, not advanced cases. In severe forms, potent drugs are used. It's inexpensive .

Rice.
13 Terbinafine Price for 15 g – 82 rubles.
The active ingredient is terbinafine hydrochloride.

The cream prevents the proliferation of fungus and is also aimed at destroying its cells.

Must be used twice a day.

Before application, the affected areas are thoroughly cleaned and left to dry completely. Not only the nail is treated, but also the areas adjacent to it.

1. Nailitis. This is a set (ointment and patch) that will remove peeling, affected nail plates without pain.

Fig. 14. Nailitis
Price – 158 rubles.
Active ingredient: urea, essential oil, beeswax.

Carbamide (urea), due to its properties, removes the affected nail like a film. Tea tree oil disinfects. Thanks to the wax, pathogenic microorganisms - fungi - die.

For complete recovery you will need from one to four procedures.

The instructions describe in detail the application scheme:

• to prepare for treatment, you need to clean and steam your feet with a soap-soda solution, wipe with a towel and let dry;
• healthy skin needs to be covered with something: adhesive tape, adhesive tape and other convenient materials. Make sure that the ointment does not accidentally get on other healthy areas, as severe irritation may occur;
• apply the ointment generously with a cotton swab to the entire surface of the nail, without rubbing;
• apply the patch without pressing, put on loose socks and leave for 3 or 4 days. It is better to carry out the procedure on weekends or when it is possible to spend 3 days in a row at home;
• After removal, you must repeat the steaming procedure. Then, using a hard nail file, remove the softened layer of the affected nail. After this, the file must be thrown away; its further use is contraindicated.

1. Thermikon. The drug is known as an analogue of the expensive Lamisil. This spray has a similar composition and similar therapeutic effect.

Fig. 15. Thermikon ointment
Price for 15 ml.
– 233 rubles. The active ingredient is terbinafine hydrochloride.

The medicine acts on the source of the disease at the cellular level, prevents the spread of infection, does not affect hormonal balance, and is compatible with other medications.

The dosage is prescribed by the attending physician. Typically, the frequency of application per day is once or twice. The course of therapy is a week.

Apply by spraying the spray onto clean, dry nails and surrounding areas.

1. Exifin (cream).

Fig. 16. Exifin cream
Price for 10 g – 249 rubles.
The active ingredient is terbinafine hydrochloride.

The active substance blocks the pathogenic effect of the main enzyme of the infection, which leads to a slowdown in the growth of fungal colonies and their complete death.

The frequency of use per day is once or twice, taking into account the resistance and sensitivity of the infection to the components of the drug. The course of therapy for onychomycosis lasts as a healthy nail grows. Even after the symptoms disappear, treatment should not be canceled on your own. Discontinue use only after receiving laboratory test results with a negative answer.

Apply a thin layer to clean, pre-dried nails and adjacent areas. The dose is increased if the fungi are not susceptible to the active substance.

1. Candide.

Fig. 17. Candide cream
Price for 20 g – 350 rubles.
The active ingredient is clotrimazole.

This product destroys the structure of fungal infection cells and prevents the formation of new pathogenic microorganisms. Almost all known types of pathogens are sensitive to the drug, which explains its effectiveness.

The substance must be rubbed in once or twice a day. Therapy is not stopped for another 2 weeks after the symptoms disappear.

Healing at an early stage

Supporters of alternative methods of treatment resort to proven means. Propolis is a substance with healing effects. It is used not only in the treatment of acute respiratory infections, but also to get rid of pathogenic microorganisms. The substance is much cheaper than industrially produced drugs. It is effective on its own and in the form of an alcohol tincture (1 g of propolis per 1 tablespoon of alcohol). Directions for use: apply 2 times a day to affected areas.

Systemic treatment

Antifungal tablets, like creams and ointments, have to be taken for quite a long time. One of the most popular treatment regimens is pulse therapy.
If you have a fungal infection of your feet, you need to take the pills either for one month (we take pills daily for a week, rest for three) or 3-4 months (one pill a week). If you pay attention to analogues of drugs, such treatment will be quite gentle on your budget. Here are the main antifungal tablets that are used to save fungal nails:

• “Fluconazole”, from 12 rubles/1 capsule (more expensive options are “Diflucan”, “Flucostat”, “Mikosist”);
• “Itraconazole”, from 260 rubles;
• "Terbinafine", from 150 rubles.

The most famous and inexpensive remedy on this list is Fluconazole, but if your doctor has prescribed you another drug, always consult whether it makes sense to switch to analogues. After all, more expensive and modern drugs usually have fewer side effects and contraindications.

Available pharmaceutical products

An integrated approach to the problem always requires the prescription of drug treatment by a dermatologist. Especially if the disease has dragged on and entered a permanent stage. Below is a list of proven names that experts recommend after diagnosis:

• Amphotericin is an inexpensive domestic remedy for foot fungus, the price is from 30 to 70 rubles. Contains an antibiotic effective against a certain type of infection. It is prescribed when it comes to yeast-like and mold fungi. Amphotericin may not be able to combat other types of pathogenic colonies. Application location: surface of feet and heels.
• Lamisil is a common pharmaceutical product. Belongs to the category of more expensive external use products. It justifies itself with excellent results upon completion of the course of application. Used for at least 30 days in a row, although visible manifestations are eliminated after 2 weeks.
• Econazole is one of the cheapest remedies for toenail fungus; it costs from 150 to 300 rubles. It has a comprehensive effect on infected areas. Quickly blocks the proliferation of fungi. The medicine is specifically designed to cure trichotons; it copes with painful lesions in 3-5 days.
• Miconazole. In addition to antifungal, it also has an anti-inflammatory effect. Its target is yeast-like pathogens. Helps in the shortest possible time, literally destroying the cell membrane of fungi and stopping their reproduction. Used together with an occlusive dressing.
• Diflucortonol – functions purposefully due to the properties of corticosteroids. Relieves inflammation, swelling at the intercellular level, stops capillary expansion. The activity of the drug is not aimed at directly eliminating the pathology, but it relieves symptoms quickly. Good as a concomitant addition to complex therapy.

The following review will help you find the right replacement for the prescribed product

1. Fluconazole.

Rice.
5 Fluconazole in tablets or capsules Average price per pack of tablets 1 pc.
150 mg each. – 37 rubles. The active ingredient is fluconazole.

Inhibits the activity of the pathogen until it is completely destroyed.

For onychomycosis, 150 mg is prescribed. in Week. You should continue taking it until an uninfected, healthy nail grows back.

This drug is also prescribed for the effective treatment of thrush

1. Nystatin.

Fig. 6. Nystanin
Average price per package of 20 tablets of 250 mg.
– 88 rubles. The active substance is nystatin.

Blocks the proliferation of fungi and has a destructive effect on them, has an antimicrobial effect. The drug also has a regenerating effect on affected tissues.

An adult is usually prescribed 500 mg. three times a day. Treatment lasts for 10 or 14 days.

1. Ketoconazole.

Figure 7. Ketoconazole
Average price per pack of 10 tablets.
200 mg each. – 137 rubles. The active ingredient is ketoconazole.

It has disinfectant and antimicrobial properties. Actively affects several types of fungi. Inhibits their development and formation of colonies.

The norm per day is 200 mg. immediately after eating. Sometimes it is advised to take the drug with fermented milk products for better absorption. If there is no corresponding result, then increase the daily dose to 400 mg. Usually the course is 6–12 months, depending on the clinical picture and the results of control studies.

1. Terbinafine.

Rice.
8 Terbinafine Average price per pack of tablets 10 pcs.
200 mg each. – 162 rubles. The active ingredient is terbinafine hydrochloride.

The drug is effective for all known types of fungal infections. The therapeutic effect consists of destroying fungal cells. The drug tends to accumulate concentrated mostly in the nail area, which ensures its effectiveness.

Prescribe 250 mg. The specialist can divide this daily dose into two doses. Take a course of 14 days. The duration is directly related to the degree of infection. Application should not be stopped until complete regeneration of the nail plate has occurred.

1. Griseofulvin.

Fig. 9. Griseofulfin
Average price per pack of tablets 40 pcs.
125 mg each. – 253 rubles. The active ingredient is griseofulvin.

This drug is not only an antifungal, but also an antibacterial agent. The medicine increases the body's resistance to relapses and blocks the proliferation of pathogen spores. This achieves its complete destruction. Prescribed in advanced situations with a complex disease process.

Adults are prescribed the drug after meals, 125 mg. (four tablets per day). The dosage may be changed by the attending physician if there is a serious reason (for example, health status, age). This treatment regimen lasts one month. Then the drug is taken every other day in the same dosage. In the third month, take the medicine once every three days. The course of therapy lasts until the affected nail plate is restored.

1. Itraconazole

Rice. 10 Intraconazole

Average price per pack of 14 tablets of 250 mg. – 359 rubles .

The active ingredient is itraconazole.

A narrowly targeted drug, active only for dermatophytes (molds, yeasts). The therapeutic effect is achieved only after a month. The result is only available if you complete the full course.

Dosage and duration of use - 7 days or several months, depending on the size of the affected areas. The dosage regimen is as follows: 200 mg. (a couple of tablets) per day immediately after meals. With this treatment, a course is taken per week. It must be repeated three times with a break of 21 days between repetitions. In some cases, a break is not required, and 200 mg is prescribed. (one tablet per day).

1. Irunin.

Fig. 11. Irunin
Average price for a package of 10 capsules of 100 mg.
– 434 rubles. The active ingredient is itraconazole.

The medicine acts in several directions: it prevents the proliferation of fungal microorganisms and destroys their activity. Often this remedy is prescribed if an advanced form of the disease is already present.

Daily dose – 200 mg. The course lasts 7 days. It is repeated 2-3 times with a break of three weeks. Continuous treatment is less preferred and is rarely prescribed.

How to make treatment interventions more effective

After establishing a diagnosis and receiving dermatologist’s prescriptions, the patient carries out all procedures independently. With the help of step-by-step actions, it is quite possible to speed up the healing process:

1. Prepare the medicine prescribed by your doctor. The appointment is carried out only after passing tests in the form of scrapings and visual inspection. Without determining the classification of the fungus, therapy may not be adequate. Treat your feet with soapy water, holding them in it for a while. Wipe thoroughly - remaining moisture is an ideal environment for fungal infection.
2. Apply ointment/cream/gel to problem areas. Sometimes the doctor recommends special varnishes and sprays, powder as aids.
3. Shoe insoles need to be replaced or washed daily. Re-infection is not uncommon. It occurs due to colonies of pests remaining on clothing, carpet or shoes.

After applying the healing compositions, you must wear clean cotton socks.

Cost of drugs for nail fungus

Proven healer - boric acid

For those who prefer cheap and powerful methods, this non-specialized substance is perfect. It is sold at any pharmaceutical outlet and costs several tens of rubles. Some try to replace boric acid with the alcohol of the same name. However, it should be understood that these are fundamentally different solutions. It is the acidic environment that can fight negative pathogens.

The product is used in several ways. Sometimes it is simply poured onto the nail plate. For procedures involving rubbing, a homemade ointment made from garlic pulp mixed with boric acid is suitable. The allergenic characteristics of the substance should be taken into account. Since the human body often reacts violently to medicine, it should be treated with caution. Even in the absence of allergies, irritation of the epithelium of the periungual ridges often occurs.

Tablets for nail fungus: what are they?

The modern pharmacological industry produces a huge number of drugs designed to combat onychomycosis (nail fungus). If you just go to the pharmacy and identify the problem, the pharmacist will offer effective but expensive remedies. In the field of sales, this is a common occurrence, because this is the only way, with the help of markups, that the company makes a profit. But the pharmacy visitor has a completely different goal - to save, and not on health, but on medicines.

Complex therapy for mycosis of nails includes local treatment of the affected areas (for example, Candide solution, Atifin cream). Immunomodulators, vitamins and other medications may also be prescribed, at the discretion of the doctor. Therefore, you need to go to the pharmacy with a specific request.

First, let's look at the antifungal tablets prescribed by the doctor. We find out their cost (an approximate price can always be found on the Internet), and if it is suspiciously high, we select analogues, focusing on the active substance.

Despite the huge number of different antifungal tablets and capsules, they are all made on the basis of one of five substances. In any instructions you can find the item “active substance”. In the annotations for fungal medicines they will be as follows:

• Itraconazole;
• Terbinafine hydrochloride;
• Fluconazole;
• Ketoconazole;
• Natamycin.

In addition to the active ingredient, the tablets also contain auxiliary components. They do not have antifungal activity. These include fillers (lactose), pigments (titanium dioxide), anti-stick (magnesium stearate, talc), binders (gelatin, starch paste) and others.

Based on their action, all antifungal drugs are divided into three groups:

1. Preventing the formation of the pathogen's cell membrane (ketoconazole, itraconazole).
2. Stopping the proliferation of fungal cells (terbinafine hydrochloride).
3. Causing destruction of fungal cells (fluconazole).

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Antifungal patches

The price of these pharmacy products is quite acceptable for most. The patches do a good job, although it is better to use them with combined medications.

To penetrate the active substances, it is necessary to remove the contaminated plate. Some types of patches have a peeling effect. Such names include “Nogtevit”. It not only fights the pathogenic environment, but also destroys infected horny particles. Before fixing the patch, feet are steamed in a warm solution of soda and soap, and thoroughly dried with a towel. The product is left on the affected area for up to 4 days, then removed. After this, the nail plate can be easily separated with manicure tools.

Names of effective inexpensive drugs, prices

Tablets for nail fungus, inexpensive but effective, are presented in the table.

Additional methods of getting rid of the disease

Among the safest formulations for external use are vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. The latter is used for antiseptic baths. The duration of the procedure is a quarter of an hour.

The vinegar method involves purchasing a white or apple-colored product. The liquid is applied with a pipette once a day. It is necessary that it spread not only over the surface of the nail, but also under the plate. The manipulations are repeated until complete recovery.

Do not try to confuse the purpose of these solutions. Vinegar baths are an unacceptable method; they can destabilize the alkaline balance of the body. In addition, do not forget about the side symptoms: burning of the epithelium and mucous membrane of the throat.

Reviews

Olga, 29 years old: I never thought that this could happen to me. In my house there is simply a cult of cleanliness; I do not tolerate any dirt either on myself or around me. And when I discovered the first signs of a fungal infection on my feet, I couldn’t even imagine what it was. What it looked like: on the big toe of my left foot, the nail turned brown, moved away from the base, and then part of it broke off. Not suspecting the true reason for what happened, I went to the beauty salon. Having repaired the damaged nail with gel polish, I forgot about the problem for a while. But then discomfort appeared, increasing itching, and the skin around the damaged nail turned red and cracked. And then I rushed to the doctor.

After serious diagnostics (scrapings, blood tests), a fungal infection was determined and treatment was prescribed. The main drug was Lamisil tablets. It had to be taken strictly every 24 hours. I set an alarm so I wouldn't forget to take my pill. Additionally, Exoderil was prescribed for local treatment. The treatment lasted 4 months. And everything passed without a trace. I am very pleased with Lamisil. Let it be long, but effective!

Maxim, 35 years old: Nail fungus is a below average pleasure. When I encountered this disease, I wanted to climb the wall. Maybe I didn’t pay enough attention to foot hygiene, but this is the job - I drive all day, my feet get sore, I can only wash myself in the evening, and yet truck drivers also work somehow? That's how I developed this terrible fungus in the middle of summer. The big toe nail on my right foot and three nails on my left were cracked and darkened, but I wouldn’t have paid attention to it if it weren’t for the itching, unbearable itching of my toes, and even my foot was itching on my left foot. At first I tried to cure myself with home remedies, I did all sorts of baths for my feet, I smeared them with iodine - to no avail. So I had to go to the doctor.

It turned out that the treatment is not so difficult, although it takes a long time. They prescribed me Fluconazole - it was cheap, I was even surprised. And take it only once a week. The main thing is not to forget! And I smeared the Candide solution on my nails and the skin around them. In my case, at an advanced stage, I had to undergo treatment for six months. But! What was very important for me was that I felt relief within the first week. And by the New Year I was already completely healthy.

Elena Anatolyevna Cherepanova, dermatologist, 14 years of experience: Ketoconazole is a reliable drug with proven effectiveness. I have been prescribing it to my patients for many years, and I am satisfied with the results. Relapses of onychomycosis, however, sometimes occur, but usually they are associated with improper use of the medication - omissions and premature cessation of treatment. But if you follow all the recommendations in complex treatment, the recovery rate is very high.

Pimafucin

Tablets for nail fungus, inexpensive but effective, can be relatively safe. "Pimafucin" stands out favorably against the background of other antifungal agents. This is a drug based on natamycin (100 mg).

Pimafucin is a popular tablet for the treatment of nail fungus. The manufacturer also produces the drug in other forms. The drug effectively treats thrush in women. Pimfucin is a relatively inexpensive drug

Average course duration: 2 months. Daily dose: 4 times 1 tablet. With the help of Pimafucin, fungal infections are treated during lactation (feeding is stopped during this period) and pregnancy. It can be used to treat children. Daily dose for them: one tablet in the morning and evening.

Possible side effects: nausea and indigestion. Despite this, it is recommended to continue therapy; side effects should disappear over time.

The main contraindication is individual intolerance to the substances in the product. Overdose is unlikely because the drug has low absorption.

Orungal

An antimycotic agent with the active ingredient itraconazole is available in liquid and capsule form. Depending on the duration of the course of treatment, you can select a package with the required number of capsules. The smallest contains 4 pcs.

The drug is taken after meals, washed down with water. The dosage is prescribed based on the stage of the disease and the degree of damage. To get rid of nail fungus, pulse therapy is performed, as with the use of irunin.

You can also adhere to the usual treatment schedule: take the drug every day, once, 2 capsules at a time. In this case, therapy can last 3 months. The results are judged by observing the gradual replacement of the nail.

Treatment of skin mycoses, drugs and ointments

Therapeutic treatment of skin mycoses is based on an integrated approach using various medications. Getting rid of a fungal infection is possible only with regular use of antifungal drugs over a long period.

1) Therapy begins with the sanitation of the affected skin with 2% iodine tincture, followed by the application of external agents with antifungal properties (creams and ointments) to itchy and flaky spots 2 times a day. Ointments from the series - “Ifeneka”, “Lamisil”, “Exifina”, or “Mycoseptina”.

In case of extensive damage or when the hair is included in a fungal infection, antibiotics are prescribed, for example, Griseofulvin.

2) In case of acute infection, treatment begins with stopping the inflammatory processes and drying the moist affected areas by treating the lesions with Clotrimazole and Castellani solutions. After drying, antibacterial antiseptics are applied to the skin: “Mikoseptin”, “Mikozolon”, “Esulana”, “Sulfur-tar” or “Salicylic” ointments.

Treatment of mycosis will be more effective if you combine different drugs - this will not allow the pathogen to develop resistance to the drug.

3) For suppurative lesions in the hair area, treatment begins with the procedure for removing crusts of dried pus. For this purpose, the affected area is softened with the help of wipes soaked in salicylic ointment, which are applied for one or two hours.

Softened crusts and affected hair are removed, and napkins soaked in antiseptics - “Potassium permanganate”, “Furacilin” or “Chlorhexidine” - are applied to the cleaned lesions. After all cleansing procedures are completed, treatment is continued with antimycotic ointments.

4) If skin areas on the hands and feet are affected, antimycotic agents (solutions, ointments, cream sprays) are prescribed. The most effective are drugs from the Nizoral, Lamisil, and Exifina series. The products are applied to dried and cleaned lesions once a day.

If the disease is complicated by an eczema-like manifestation, therapy begins with the prescription of desensitizing and antihistamine drugs - sodium thiosulfate, calcium gluconate, Tavegil, Claritin or Eden. The next stage consists of applying antiseptic lotions “Fukortsin” or “Methylene blue” solution, followed by treatment with antifungal ointments.

5) For the treatment of lichen processes, creams are used - “Nizoral”, “Mikozon”, “Exifin” and “Mikozoral”. In case of extensive damage, internal administration of Itraconazole or Fluconazole is prescribed.

Symptoms of the disease

What signs can mycosis of the skin signal? It is best to discuss symptoms and treatment of pathology with a doctor. This will not only allow you to identify the problem in a timely manner, but also solve it correctly.

So, in the initial stages of mycosis of the skin, treatment of which should be undertaken immediately, manifests itself with the following symptoms:

• redness of the integument;
• swelling;
• dry skin;
• formation of cracks in the feet;
• swelling.

If the disease starts, the following symptoms may appear:

• nails are crumbling;
• the skin burns when using shoes and tight clothing;
• skin irritation occurs;
• There is constant itching in the area affected by the fungus.

When the first symptoms of the disease occur, treatment must be started immediately. In the future, in the absence of treatment, the fungal infection can spread in the body. As a result, new affected areas will appear.

When infected with a scalp fungus, the following symptoms are observed:

1. The appearance of the hair deteriorates sharply.
2. Dandruff appears.
3. Hair becomes brittle and dry and begins to fall out.
4. The scalp itches and turns red. Pink pimples with grayish scales may appear on it.
5. Sometimes ulcers appear.

It is worth considering that changes in the structure and quality of the hair and scalp can occur as a result of stress or after the use of inappropriate hygiene products. If the shampoo has not been changed and there have been no major worries, then if these symptoms suddenly appear, you should immediately consult a doctor.

When infected with a fungus, the following additional symptoms may occur:

• dizziness;
• state of weakness in the morning;
• when wearing shoes there is a feeling of discomfort;
• There is a burning sensation on the skin when washing.

If any of the above symptoms occur, you should immediately consult a dermatologist. Notice how the photo demonstrates mycosis of the skin. Treatment of this disease must begin immediately. After all, he is able to quickly hit new areas. In advanced stages, this disease is quite difficult to cure.

Terbinafine

Inexpensive but effective tablets for nail fungus are represented by Terbinafine. The drug has the name of the active substance that destroys the fungus.

The tablets are taken after meals. The duration of the course is individual for each patient - it is determined by the doctor depending on the stage and extent of the disease. Most often, the duration of treatment is 3 months. The daily norm is 250 mg.

Possible side effects:

• disorders of the nervous system;
• digestive problems;
• decrease in the number of leukocytes and platelets;
• allergic manifestations, including skin rashes;
• pain in joints, muscles.

Contraindications are the same as for other antifungal tablets. Children should not use the drug if their weight is less than 20 kg.