Lomexin 2 Percent Mycosis Cream Tube 15g

How to treat fungal infection or candidiasis with Lomexin 2% antifungal cream?

For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use.

Vaginal yeast infection is well known to women since 75% of them suffer from it one day in their life.

Vaginal yeast infection is caused by a microscopic fungus , candida albicans, which becomes harmful when it changes from its spore form to its filamentous form.

Description Lomexin 2 Percent Mycosis Cream Tube 15g

The Lomexin cream 2% in 15g tube is a drug recommended in the treatment or adjunct treatment of certain skin or mucous membrane conditions (mycoses) , due to microscopic fungi (candidiasis, dermatophytia, tinea verslcolor).

Mycosis: Causes

• Candidiasis : Yeast infection is most often caused by Candida albicans, a fungus that normally lives in the digestive tract and genital mucous membranes. In the presence of contributing factors, Candida can become pathogenic for the skin, nails and mucous membranes.
• Dermatophyties : Some dermatophytes are transmitted by humans (clothing, contaminated soil, etc.), others by animals (cats, dogs, horses, etc.). These are fungi foreign to the body, always pathogenic. They are of three types: Tricophyton (on the skin, nails and hair), Microsporum (on the skin and scalp), Epidermophyton (on the hairless skin).
• Pityrosporosis : They are caused by Malassezia furfur, a yeast that lives on the skin from birth. Pityrosporum orbiculare is the cause of pityriasis versicolor, a fairly frequent summer mycosis.

How to take Lomexin 2% antifungal cream

Apply Lomexin 2% cream regularly to the lesions to be treated, once a day for the period recommended by the doctor according to the mycosis.

Practical advice for Lomexin ointment :
In the case of Candidiasis, the toilet is to be carried out with a soap at neutral or alkaline pH.
In gynecology, treatment will be accompanied by hygiene advice (wearing cotton underwear, avoiding douching, etc.) and, as far as possible, the removal of contributing factors.
Do not interrupt treatment during menstruation.

We advise you as a basic treatment, the Soothing and Reflective Balm Jailys recommended for all women who want to protect their privacy from external aggressions, who are looking for global repair, lasting soothing, softer, more beautiful skin and mucous membranes. wish to maintain a healthy smell.

Method and route of administration
This is a medicine for topical use.

Duration of treatment
IN ALL CASES, STRICTLY COMPLY WITH YOUR DOCTOR'S ORDER.

Composition of the cream Mycosis Candidiasis Lomexin 2 Percent

The active substance is :
Fenticonazole nitrate ............................................... ......... 2 g
Amount corresponding to fenticonazole base ........... 1.757 g

For 100 g of cream

The other ingredients are : almond oil, polyglycolic fatty acid esters (Xalifin 15), glycerol monostearate, sodium edetate (E385), purified water.

List of excipients with known effect : Propylene glycol, hydrogenated lanolin, cetyl alcohol.

In 100 g of Lomexin 2% cream , you will find as active principle 2 g of fenticonazole nitrate of which 1.757 g corresponds to fenticonazole base. This substance attacks in particular dermatophytias (Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton), Gram-positive bacilli and cicco (staphylococci, streptococci, etc.) as well as yeasts (Malassezia furfur and Candida).

In addition to this component, excipients with a noticeable effect are hydrogenated lanolin, propylene glycol and cetyl alcohol.

Precaution for use with Lomexin 2 Percent

Never use LOMEXIN 2 percent cream in the following cases:

• allergy to any of the components (or cross-sensitivity with other members of the imidazole group).

IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK FOR THE ADVICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

Take special care with LOMEXIN 2 percent, cream:

Special warnings
Prolonged use may cause sensitization reactions, or irritation.
If such reactions occur, the use of the product should be discontinued.

Precautions for use

• Avoid contact with the eye.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergies to imidazoles.
• This medicine contains lanolin and may cause local skin reactions (eg eczema).
• This medicine contains cetyl alcohol and may cause local skin reactions (eg eczema).
• This medicine contains propylene glycol and may cause skin irritation.

IN CASE OF DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK YOUR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE.

Taking or using other medicines
If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained from
without a prescription, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Pregnancy - Breastfeeding

• It is best not to use this medicine during pregnancy.
• If you discover that you are pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor as only he can judge the need for continued treatment.
• In general, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, always seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication.

Packaging of Lomexin ointment without prescription

Lomexin 2% cream is a non-prescription antifungal medication that comes in a 15g tube.

Summary of Product Characteristics (ANSM)

Medication warnings

Please note, the drug is not a product like any other. Read the instructions for the medication carefully before ordering it. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Beware of incompatibilities on your current products.

• Please inform your online pharmacist of ongoing treatments in order to identify any incompatibilities. The order validation form contains a custom message field provided for this purpose.
• Click here to find the instructions for this medication on the website of the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products.

The advice of your expert pharmacist on the treatment of mycosis

Vaginal thrush is a vaginal infection that affects 3 out of 4 women. Thrush today is an infection that affects the private parts and disrupts the daily life of women.

The Fenticonazole in Lomexin antifungal ointment is a treatment indicated to treat vaginal yeast infection and especially candidiasis, dermatophytosis and Pityriasis versicolor. Antifungal treatment is for adults and children 12 years of age and over.

Faced with fungal infections, management is based on antifungals. Depending on the location of the infection, the treatment may be local ( eggs , cream , varnish, etc.) or systemic ( capsules , tablets, etc.).

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Local antifungal

fenticonazole

. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon

PRESENTATIONS ^(summary)

LOMEXIN 2%: cream; 15 g tube.
Refunded at 30%. - price: 2,41 euro (s).

LOMEXIN 2%: cream; 30 g tube.
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COMPOSITION ^(summary)

	p 100 g
Fenticonazole nitrate	2 g
Hydrogenated Lanolin	+

INDICATIONS ^(summary)

This drug of local action contains an antifungal agent of the imidazole family.
It is used in the treatment of certain diseases of the skin, nails and mucous membranes due to microscopic fungi ( fungus ): candidiasis , pityriasis versicolor , dermatophyties ...

CONTRAINDICATIONS ^(summary)

This medication should not be used if you are allergic to antifungal agents in the imidazole family.

WARNING ^(Contents)

Avoid using this medication, especially in children, for prolonged periods of time and on extensive or deeply injured surfaces without the advice of your pharmacist or doctor.
Rinse thoroughly in case of accidental contact with eyes.

PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING ^(summary)

The effect of this medication during pregnancy is not well known: only your doctor can evaluate the possible risk of its use in your case.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE ^(summary)

The cream is applied after thorough washing and drying of the area to be treated.

Usual dosage:

1 or 2 applications per day.
The duration of the treatment varies according to the case. Follow your doctor's prescription or advice from your pharmacist.

TIPS ^(summary)

In case of candidiasis , avoid using acid soaps: they promote the multiplication of fungi.
If the nails of the toes are damaged, prior grinding by a pedicure facilitates the action of the medication. Excessive sweating contributes to the development of lesions due to fungi. The wearing of natural fiber socks (cotton, wool) is recommended. The same pair of shoes should not be worn two days in a row.

POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ^(summary)

Skin irritation.

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GLOSSARY ^(summary)

allergy
Skin reaction (itching, pimples, swelling) or general discomfort occurring after contact with a particular substance, use of a medication, or ingestion of food. The main forms of allergy are eczema, urticaria, asthma, angioedema and allergic shock (anaphylactic shock). Food allergy can also result in digestive disorders.


antifungal
Medication that destroys fungi and microscopic yeasts. These can be present on the skin or the mucous membranes (digestive tract or genital organs). The most common yeast is Candida albicans.


candida
Abnormal multiplication of a microscopic yeast, Candida albicans most often. This is a frequent and benign complication of antibiotic treatments. The main symptoms are digestive disorders, a brown or black color of the tongue, white spots on the palate or tongue (thrush), itching or burning of the vulva or glans.


dermatophytes
Infection of the skin or nails by a microscopic fungus (dermatophyte).


imidazole
A family of medicines that includes antifungals, antibiotics and antiparasitics.


mucous
Tissue (membrane) that lines the cavities and ducts of the body communicating with the outside (digestive tract, respiratory tract, urinary tract, etc.).


mycoses
Affection due to microscopic fungi, favored by the taking of antibiotics.


pityriasis versicolor
Infection of the skin due to a microscopic fungus. It manifests itself in spots that appear brown on a white skin and white on a bronzed skin. After treatment, only exposure to the sun makes it possible to remove the spots.