Biofanal 100000 I.U. Ointment

Biofanal 100000 I.U. in detail

Type of application

Apply the medicine to the affected skin area(s).
Or: Apply the medicine to the affected areas in the genital area.

Duration of use?

The duration of use depends on the nature of the symptoms and/or the course of the disease.

Overdose?

No overdose symptoms are known. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
In general: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing in infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information on the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

Storage

Storage before opening
The medicine must be stored away from heat.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product may be used for a maximum of 6 months after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation!

What speaks against use?

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?

- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicine has no harmful effects on the development of your child or the birth.
- Lactation: According to current knowledge, there is no indication that the medicine should not be used during lactation.
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 may occur?

Only side effects that have occurred in exceptional cases to date have been described for the medicinal product.
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 treated patients.

What should you be aware of?

- Take care if you are allergic to fungicides (e.g. amphotericin B, nystatin)!

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, cell components are released and the cell can disintegrate. Depending on the concentration of the active ingredient, this inhibits the growth and reproduction of the fungi or kills them directly.

Application

- Fungal infections with yeast fungi (Candida), such as:

- Fungal infections of the skin

- Fungal infections in the body folds

- Fungal infections between the toes or fingers (interdigital mycosis)

- Fungal infections on the nail wall (nail fold inflammation, nail circulation)

- Fungal infections of the mucous membranes, such as:- Fungal infection on the external genitalia of women

There are various pathogens types of fungi that can cause disease. Only the doctor can decide whether the medicine is effective against the infection in question.

Dosage

- A sufficient amount

- Several times a day

- All age groups

- Distributed throughout the day