All fields of application by the manufacturer
Following, the gel in combination with Bifon applications, there are more detailed information:
- Yeast infections
- Fungal infections of the skin
Variant comparison
Bifon gel is available in the following variants:
Pack size and dosage form | Potency dosage per g gel) | Cheapest price per Pack |
35 g gel | 10 Milligrams of Bifonazole | Price EUR 4.38 (3,95 EUR shipping) price comparison |
15 g gel | 10 Milligrams of Bifonazole | Price EUR 2.13 (4.50 EUR shipping) price comparison |
Other components
The following substance not effective components are part of the drug:
- Alpha-(Hexadecyl,octadecyl)-Omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethylen)-30
- Benzyl alcohol
- Ethanol
- purified water
- Isopropylisostearat
- MACROGOL-7-glycerolcocoat
- Lactic acid
How Bifon works gel
Bifon gel contains the active substance of Bifonazole. Learn more about the applications and the action of Bifonazole below. Read also the information about the active group of Imidazoline and Triazole, among which the active ingredient of Bifonazole. Please note the special effect of Bifon gel is also
Fields of application of the active substance: Bifonazole
Bifonazole is applied for the treatment of fungal infections (Mycosis). These include fungal infections of the skin, nails or hair (tinea), caused by dermatophytes (dermatophytes). In addition, Bifonazole can be applied when the bran mushroom vulpina, with superficial skin infection by yeast fungi (Candida) and Erythrasma, a skin infection occurring mainly in the tropics. Also, infections caused by certain bacteria (of type Corynebacterium minutissimum), which often occur in for acne pustules, are positively affected.
In-depth information is available to the following application areas of Bifonazole:
- Yeast infections
- Fungal infections of the skin
- Nail fungus disease on hands and feet
- Skin infections
Mode of action of Bifonazole
Bifonazole belongs to the Group of Imidazoline and Triazoles. The drug inhibits the growth of fungi, fungal skin infections (dermatophytes) and yeast (fungistatic effect), but can also fungal abtötend (fungicides) work in high concentrations. Bifonazole must be applied only once a day.
Special features of the effect of Bifon gel
Thanks to its gel form is the medicine for the treatment of hairy skin surfaces.
- Areas of application according to the manufacturer’s specifications
- Fungal infections of the skin, caused by fungi such as dermatophytes, yeasts, molds and other fungi such as Malassezia furfur
- Athlete’s foot, skin infections of the hand, Tinea corporis (an inflammatory skin fungal infection in different parts of the body) or Tinea inguinalis (an inflammatory skin fungal infection, often to the sexual organs and the buttocks)
- Bran mushroom vulpina
- superficial yeast infections with Candida species
- Bear sprungsche disease (a skin disease caused by bacteria of type Corynebacterium minutissimum)
Warnings & precautions
The active ingredient is for external use only and should not be swallowed.
Put the gel in the eyes.
Medicines can cause allergic reactions. Evidence for this can be: redness, runny nose, itching, swelling of the mucous membrane, itching and redness of the eyes, narrowing of the Airways (asthma). In rare cases, there may be allergic shock with loss of consciousness.
Interactions
What interactions of active substance of Bifonazole in Bifon gel are known? It is important to note that the interactions can be different depending on the pharmaceutical form of the drug (for example, Tablet, syringe, ointment).
Dosage
The gel is applied once a day, preferably in the evening before going to bed. It is thinly applied to the infected skin and rubbed. Usually, a small amount of the gel (about a half inch rope length) for applying and rubbing for an about Palm-sized surface is sufficient. To achieve a lasting recovery, should the treatment with the drug not after the acute symptoms and complaints (erythema, itching, skin moisten, skin cracks) be terminated, but will continue over the following periods – depending on the type of disease –:
- three weeks in the fungal infection of the feet, toes, and intermediate toe rooms
- two to three weeks for fungal infection on body, hands and in skin folds
- two weeks ago at bran mushroom Lichen and infested with Corynebacterium minutissimum
- two to four weeks for superficial skin fungal disease.
Contra-indications
The following information gel in General, pregnancy & lactation, and children about contra-indications for the purposes of Bifon. It is important to note that the contra-indications can be different depending on the pharmaceutical form of the drug (for example, Tablet, syringe, ointment).
When Bifon cannot use gel?
Bifonazole must not be used with hypersensitivity to the active substance.
Bifonazole in infants should be used only under medical supervision.
The active ingredient may get into contact with the eyes.
What must you consider when pregnancy and breast-feeding?
Bifonazole should be applied during pregnancy only after careful weighing of benefit and risk by the doctor, because the proof of safety for this time is still not provided. Bifonazole not in the chest area must be applied during breastfeeding.
What is taken into account in children?
Bifonazole in infants should be used only under medical supervision.
Side effects
What side effects can the active ingredient of Bifonazole in Bifon gel have? In the following, you learn the most important thing possible, well-known side effects of Bifonazole in Bifon gel. These side effects should not occur, but can. Because everyone reacts differently to medications. Please also note that the side effects in type and frequency can vary depending on the drug form of the drug (for example, Tablet, syringe, ointment).
Uncommon side effects: skin irritation (temporarily), redness, burning, flaking, fabric softening.
Rare side effects: hypersensitivity reactions (itching, redness, vesicles) against the active ingredient of Bifonazole also beyond the contact (scattering reaction).