Uses of Facoral

Facoral has the main active ingredient Ketoconazole 20mg, belongs to the group of broad-spectrum imidazole antifungal drugs, used to treat diseases caused by fungal infections of the skin such as: fungal infections in the body (ringworm), ringworm, fungus in the groin, fungus in the skin. hands, feet,... So how should Facoral be used?

Facoral has the main active ingredient Ketoconazole 20mg, which is a broad-spectrum imidazole antifungal agent that has fungicidal or fungicidal effects by inhibiting the reduction of sterols to ergosterol, which is the main component of fungal cell membranes. Thereby, inhibiting the function of cell membranes and preventing the growth of fungi.
Facoral works on many pathogenic fungi such as Candida, Blastomyces dermatitidis, Coccidioides immitis, Histoplasma capsulatum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes...... The drug also works on some gram-positive bacteria.

Indications to use Facoral in the following cases:
Treatment of diseases caused by fungal infections of the skin such as: fungal infections in the body (ringworm), fungus in the groin, fungus in the hands and feet. Patients with candidiasis and ringworm of the skin. Patients with seborrheic dermatitis (caused by the fungus Malassezia furfur).

Absolutely do not use Facoral in the following cases:
Allergy, hypersensitivity to any ingredient of Facoral. History of allergy to imidazole antifungals.

How to use:
Facoral is produced in the form of a cream tube, using sugar to apply. Before applying, wash the infected skin and pat dry. When applying, take a small amount of Facoral medicine on the first half of the index finger, spread a thin layer over the damaged skin. After use, the patient should wash their hands to avoid causing the drug to get into the eyes and mucous membranes, causing local irritation. Dosage:
Patients with fungal infections in the body (ringworm), fungus in the groin, fungi on the hands, skin candidiasis and ringworm: Apply the drug once a day to the affected areas of the skin infected with fungi and skin areas. close by. Duration of treatment: Fungal infections of the stem: 3-4 weeks.
Fungal infection in the groin: 2-4 weeks.
Mushrooms in the hands: 2-3 weeks.
Patients with skin candidiasis and vitiligo: 2-3 weeks.
Fungal infections of the feet: Apply the drug once a day to the infected skin lesions and adjacent skin within 4-6 weeks, or apply twice a day within 1 week. Seborrheic dermatitis : Apply the drug on the damaged skin and adjacent skin 1-2 times per day depending on the extent of the damage with a treatment time of 2-4 weeks. If you miss a dose: The patient adds the dose of Facoral as soon as he remembers it. If it is close to the time of the next dose, the patient can skip the missed dose and continue taking the scheduled dose. Do not apply a double dose of Facoral to make up for a missed dose.

Patients using Facoral may experience some of the following side effects:
Hot feeling on the skin, skin burning, itching or redness where the medicine is applied. Hypersensitivity reactions, skin rash, urticaria, contact dermatitis, eczema, skin blisters, etc. In case the patient experiences any of the undesirable effects listed or not listed above, should immediately stop the drug and immediately contact a specialist for advice on treatment direction.

Facoral's fungal treatment time is from 2 to 4 weeks, severe cases can last up to 6 weeks. Therapy should be continued for a sufficient period of time, for at least a few days after all symptoms disappear or the culture test is negative. General hygiene measures should be taken to achieve therapeutic effect, avoid infection or re-infection For pregnant women: There are currently limited data on the effects of Facoral on the fetus, because So only use when prescribed by a specialist and use in a small area. Stop using the drug immediately if there are signs of hypersensitivity to the drug: rash, itching, facial edema, eye edema, glottis edema, difficulty breathing,... Do not use Facoral concurrently with other antifungal drug groups of the same group. other imidazoles on the same site of fungal lesions. For women who are breast-feeding: Currently there is not enough research information on breast-feeding women, so only use when prescribed by a specialist. Effects on ability to drive and use machines: Facoral does not affect the ability to drive and use machines when used topically.

Patients should note some of the following information to store Facoral:
Keep Facoral in a dry place, away from direct light. Keep Facoral out of the reach of children. Facoral topical drug has the main active ingredient Ketoconazole 20mg, is a broad-spectrum imidazole antifungal drug, used to treat dermatological diseases, specifically fungal diseases of the skin thanks to its fungicidal or fungicidal effect. Patients should carefully read the instructions for use in the medicine box and strictly follow the instructions of the treating doctor to ensure effective use and avoid unwanted effects.