CASTELLANI viscous with miconazole solution, 20 ml

Instructions for use for CASTELLANI viscous with miconazole solution

CASTELLANI viscous m. Miconazole solution is a medicine that contains the active ingredient miconazole.This product is available without a prescription.

Areas of application

The medicine is used to treat various fungal skin infections.These include fungal infections with yeast, filamentous fungi and other fungi.Specific areas of application include fungal infections of the skin, fungal infections in the body folds, athlete's foot and skin ringworm caused by bran fungus (pityriasis versicolor).It can also be used for bacterial skin infections such as erythrasma.

Dosage and instructions for use

All age groups can use the medicine.A sufficient amount should be applied to the affected skin areas 1-3 times daily.The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.The duration of application is usually 2-5 weeks, and the treatment should be continued for at least 14 days after symptoms have disappeared.

If used excessively, skin irritation may occur.If in doubt, you should contact your doctor.Pay attention to careful dosage, especially for infants, small children and the elderly.The dosage prescribed by the doctor may differ from the information in the package insert.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be used if there is hypersensitivity to the ingredients.According to current knowledge, the drug has no harmful effects on the development of the child or birth during pregnancy.The medicine should not be applied to the breast during breastfeeding.

Side effects

Possible side effects include hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as burning or stinging on the mucous membrane and redness of the skin.If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Composition

The active ingredient miconazole is contained in a concentration of 20 mg per gram of solution.The drug contains Macrogol 400, Macrogol 1000 and purified water as excipients.

Mode of action

The active ingredient miconazole interferes with the metabolism of the fungi and causes damage to their structure.The structure of the outer shell of the mushrooms, the cell membrane, is changed, making it more impermeable to nutrients.This leads to the fungi being inhibited in their growth and reproduction or dying.

Important notes

Caution is advised if you are allergic to fungal agents such as clotrimazole or the solvent polyethylene glycol (E number E 431).

Note from our pharmacists

We are happy to supply you with our products in normal household quantities with a maximum of 15 packs per quarter.As part of medication safety, we reserve the right to set separate maximum quantities for certain medications.This is particularly true for products that are only used for a short time or have an increased potential for overdose.