Suffering from athlete's foot? Get rid of it for good with a new single application treatment available in South Africa.
Lamisil Film Forming Solution Once is the first and only single application treatment of athlete's foot in South Africa.
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It has a unique film delivery system. With one application the patented gel-like solution forms a clear therapeutic film that delivers a lasting store of terbinafine (the anti-fungal drug) deep into the skin. Terbinafine is an active agent proven to kill the fungi that causes athlete's foot.
Athlete's foot common
Up to 70% of the population will have athlete's foot some time during their lives, with approximately 15% of the adult population in industrial countries suffering from athlete's foot at any one time.
A common issue amongst sufferers is the failure to treat athlete's foot effectively.
A general lack of understanding regarding athlete's foot, inconvenience and the longevity of current creams and powders lead to under treatment, or abandoning treatment before the infection has cleared up completely.
The risk of re-infection also increases as most sufferers apply topical treatment to visibly infected areas alone whereas the fungi can be present in other areas, or even on the other foot.
Often sufferers believe that a new infection has occurred, but they are still suffering from the original infection that was not treated correctly and decisively. This is a very serious problem as sufferers will, on average, have four outbreaks in one year and an average of 10 during their lifetime.
Clinical trials done
Trial results show high levels of efficacy with the mycological cure rate at 72% compared to 21% for the placebo.
Novartis research also found that 75% of patients were satisfied with the speed of treatment and 75% said that the product was easy to apply and instructions are easy to understand.
Safety and tolerability was rated high by medical observers and patients who participated.
FAQ's
How effective is the single application treatment?
Studies demonstrated that the active ingredient is delivered quickly to the infected area, reaching fungicidal concentration within 30 minutes and is released from the film for up to 72 hours, increasing its sustainability and therapeutic effect.
Results showed that the number of patients cured at week six was superior to those with the placebo. 82% of participants treated effectively at week six did not suffer any visible recurrence by week 12.
Does it prevent further infections?
It kills the fungus effectively and is it easy to use. The product is specifically targeted at patients who want to break the cycle of relapse. Once the infection is gone patients should pay attention to their foot health as good foot care can prevent further fungal infections. No existing anti-fungal can prevent re-infection or other infections.
When will patients start feeling relief?
The most common symptoms of athlete's foot is burning and stinging. Fifteen minutes after application patients felt that symptoms were reduced. At approximately one week 65% of patients agreed that they were satisfied how the product relieved the itching at the feet and 60% were satisfied concerning the easing of burning and stinging.
When will patients see results on their skin?
Within 15 minutes after application patients will feel relief. Terbinafine is present in the skin and at fungicidal concentration within 30 minutes, lasting up to 13 days after the application. Patients will see a visible improvement within one week and will gain full benefit when the skin regenerates.
Who should not use the product?
It is not recommended for:
Long term fungal infection of the soles and heels of the feet with associated thickening and/or pronounced flaking of the skin
If patients have a fungal infection of the nails at the same time
In cases of allergy to one of the ingredients
Children under the age of 15 and pregnant women
What is the film forming technology?
The film forming technology is a gel-like solution of polymers in alcohol (ethanol) that forms a barely visible film on the surface of the skin when dry. This acts as a reservoir for the active ingredient Terbinafine which gets delivered into the skin for up to 72 hours.
What is revolutionary about terbinafine being delivered via film forming technology?
Terbinafine in the film forming technology is delivered more efficiently into the skin than Lamisil 1% cream.
It is expected to significantly improve patient compliance because of the ease of use of the single application. In a clinical trial, 92% of patients agreed that Lamisil Film Forming Solution Once is easy to apply.
How does the film forming technology work?
Within two minutes the ethanol evaporates from the formulation leaving a smooth barely visible film on the skin.
The interaction between the polymers in the formulation and the lipids in the skin holds the film in place providing a reservoir of the drug and allowing for sustained release of Terbinafine over a precise period of time.
Clinical trials show rapid delivery of Terbinafine to actively fight the infection with 12% of the drug being delivered within the first 30 minutes of application.
The ratio of hydropholic and hydrophobic polymers in the film controls drug delivery during the initial 72 hour period that the film remains on the skin.
Terbanifine was found to persist in the outmost layer of the epidermis for up to 13 days after application.
(This fact file was prepared by Lamisil Film Forming Solution Once)
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