Fungicide-ratiopharm EXTRA

Fungizid-ratiopharm EXTRA in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Apply the cream in a thin layer to the affected skin and the surrounding area and then rub in gently. The skin must be dry and clean beforehand. Cover weeping, bright red areas of the body with gauze at night. Wash your hands thoroughly after application. Avoid accidental contact with the eyes.

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of symptoms and/or the course of the disease. General duration of treatment: 1 week for athlete's foot and for fungal infections of the skin caused by filamentous fungi, 1-2 weeks for fungal infections of the skin caused by yeast fungi and 2 weeks for skin lichen caused by bran fungi.

Overdosage?
If the medicine is used as described, no overdosage symptoms are known. If large quantities are accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. Nausea, abdominal pain and dizziness may occur.

Have you forgotten to use it?
Continue the application as normal (i.e. not with double the amount) at the next prescribed time.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

Storage before opening
The medicine must be
- protected from frost
- protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container)
- in the dark (e.g. in the outer carton)
be stored.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product may be used for a maximum of 3 months after opening/preparation!
After opening/preparation, the medicinal product must
- at room temperature
- protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container)
- in the dark (e.g. in the outer carton)!
What speaks against use?

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 12 years of age: As a rule, the medicine should not be used in this age group.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

- Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as
- Skin rash
- itching
- Burning on the skin
- Reddening of the skin

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- Take care if you are allergic to fungicides (e.g. naftifine and terbinafine)!
- Emulsifiers (e.g. cetyl/stearyl alcohol) can cause skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis).
How does the active ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient damages the outer envelope, the so-called cell membrane of fungi. This envelope thus loses some of its functions, e.g. it becomes more impermeable to nutrients - the cell starves. Depending on the concentration of the active ingredient, the fungi are inhibited in their growth and reproduction or they die directly due to additional damage to the cell interior. The active ingredient accumulates in the skin, hair and nails and unfolds its full effect there.

Application

- Fungal infections with filamentous fungi (dermatophytes), such as:- Fungal infections of the skin- Athlete's foot- Fungal infections of the skin with yeast fungi- Skin lichen caused by bran fungus (pityriasis versicolor)There are various pathogens that can cause a disease. Only the doctor can decide whether the medicine is effective against the infection in question.

Dosage

For fungal infections of the skin and athlete's foot:a sufficient amount1 times a dayAdolescents aged 12 and over and adults irrespective of the time of dayFor skin lichen caused by clover fungus (pityriasis versicolor):a sufficient amount1-2 times a dayAdolescents aged 12 and over and adults irrespective of the time of day