Lorenil*crema 15g 2%

NAME
LORENIL 2% CREAM

PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC CATEGORY
Topical antifungals, imidazole and triazole derivatives.

ACTIVE PRINCIPLES
Fenticonazole nitrate.

EXCIPIENTS
Propylene glycol; hydrogenated lanolin; sweet almond oil; polyglycol ester of fatty acids; cetyl alcohol; glyceryl monostearate, sodium edetate; purified water.

INDICATIONS
Dermatomycosis caused by dermatophytes (Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermiphyton) of different localization: tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea manuum, tinea faciei, tineabarbae, tinea unguium; skin candidiasis (intertrigo, perleche, facial candidiasis, 'diaper', perineal and scrotal candidiasis); balanitis, balanoposthitis, onychia and paronychia; pityriasis versicolor (from Pityrosporum orbiculare and P. ovale); otomycosis (from Candida or from molds); only if there are no lesions of the eardrum; erythrasma; mycos with bacterial superinfections (from Gram positive bacteria).

CONTRAINDICATIONS / SECONDARY EFFECT
Hypersensitivity 'to the active substance or to any of the excipients.

DOSAGE
The product should be applied 1-2 times a day, according to the doctor's opinion, after washing and drying the injured part, using the formulation suitable for the location of the lesion. The cream is indicated for the treatment of hairless skin, skin folds and mucous membranes; it is applied by rubbing lightly. The drug is preferably used for dry mycoses: Pityriasis versicolor, erythrasma, onychomycosis (in onychomycosis the cream should be applied with an occlusive bandage); the cream is suitable for use in male genital mycosis. Treatments with the medicine must be performed regularly until the lesions have completely disappeared. The drug is not greasy, does not stain and is easily removable with water.

STORAGE
This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.

WARNINGS
The use, especially if prolonged, of products for topical use, can give rise to sensitization phenomena. At the time of application on the lesion, a modest burning sensation may be found which disappears quickly.

INTERACTIONS
Not known.

SIDE EFFECTS
The drug is generally well tolerated, both on the skin and on the mucous membranes; only exceptionally mild and transient erythematous reactions have been reported. In the event of hypersensitivity reactions or the development of resistant microorganisms, treatment must be discontinued. Lorenil in the recommended conditions of use is only poorly absorbed, therefore systemic repercussions can be excluded.

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING
Although the absorption of the drug is poor, the use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended except in particular cases and after a careful evaluation of the benefit / risk ratio by the doctor.