What is silka the medic?
Silka medic® is a commercial medication whose only active component is terbinafine , providing it with antifungal and antifungal properties . It should be noted that this medicine is produced thanks to Genomma Laboratories. (1)
What is the silka medic used for?
- silka medic® is indicated for the treatment of fungal skin infections as a fungicide, by intervening in the biosynthesis of infectious fungi and causing the death of their cell membrane to prevent expansion in the affected area.
- It is used to treat:
- Athlete’s foot or tinea pedis. (two)
- Cutaneous candidiasis.
- Body ringworm.
- Jock itch.
You should know: Much of the fungal skin infections beyond athlete’s foot are located in the groin, hands, thorax, and armpits.
Dosage and routes of administration of silka medic
Silka medic® comes in the presentation of 1% gel or cream tubes of 15 g or 30 g of terbinafine , it also comes in a spray whose containers contain 30 ml of this same active principle, having a topical administration route. In general, this drug is administered as follows:
- Gel or cream: In adults or children over 12 years of age, apply directly to the skin (English, hands, chest and armpits) 1 or 2 times in a 7-day treatment, for athlete’s foot and skin infections.
- Spray: In adults or children over 12 years of age, direct application to the affected area until symptoms disappear.
To highlight: Treatment with silka medic® should not be exceeded for more than 2 weeks.
silka medic side effects
Silka medic® can bring with it a series of adverse effects, depending on the patient’s condition or the body’s reaction to the medication. Among the most notable are:
- Redness of the skin.
- Pruritus (itching).
- Urticaria.
- Dry Skin.
Important: Suspend the administration of the medication if the adverse effects do not disappear and the patient’s situation worsens .
Contraindications and warnings of silka medic
Like all known drugs, silka medic® is contraindicated for a particular patient population and also contains important precautionary warnings. Therefore, it is not recommended to administer in the following cases:
- Sensitive patients or with allergies to the active ingredient.
- Liver affections.
- Chronic kidney diseases.
- Pregnancy or lactation (consult a doctor first).
Avoid if you have:
- Injuries or open wounds.
- Hypersensitive skin.
- Chronic plantar disease (plantar hyperkeratosis).
Warnings:
- Keep out of the reach of children under 2 years of age.
- Do not expose the skin being treated directly to the sun.
- Avoid direct contact with mucous areas or eyes.
- Always keep the medicine closed before use.
- Store in a dry place.
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