Shapes and compositions
To compare Levomekol and Oflomelid necessary to characterize their composition, action and indications.
Levomekol - medicament in the form of a homogeneous white ointment, for which the presence of yellowness allowed. The preparation comprises 7.5 mg of chloramphenicol and 40 methyluracil. The shaping composition contains the polyethylene glycols of different masses.
Oflomelid also released in the form of an ointment with a combined content of 1 g of ofloxacin, 4 g of methyluracyl and 3 g of lidocaine per hundred grams of the formulation. In shaping the composition contains polyethylene glycol, parabens.
Medicinal properties of drugs
Levomekol has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action due to the active substance in the composition. Chloramphenicol - antibacterial substance violates protein synthesis in bacterial cells, in this way eliminating them. Active against coccal infections and E. coli.
Methyluracil - known in the medical substance for wound healing and reduce inflammatory processes. Substances in the forming structure, able to absorb purulent wounds and to enhance the activity of the active ingredients.
Oflomelid has a broader pharmacological action. The list of its effects:
- antibacterial;
- an anti-inflammatory;
- regenerating;
- mestoanesteziruyuschy effects.
Ofloxacin consisting of drugs - anti-bacterial substance acting by blocking the DNA in bacterial cells. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic takes effect, preventing and conduction of impulses.
Thus, not only eliminates Oflomelid bacteria and heals wounds as Levomekol, but also relieves pain accompanying skin disorders integrity and suppuration.
Indications
The difference between ointments, justified their composition, and is in the diagnoses for which they are appointed.
Levomekol appoint the following pathologies:
- wounds infected with bacteria, with the release of pus;
- non-healing ulcers;
- bed sores;
- burns with infection;
- Internal pimples, carbuncles.
With Oflomelida similar diseases can be treated, but, in addition, also assigned to the drug treating fistulae and wounds formed after surgery, abscesses autopsy, atheroma and other formations.
Contraindications
Well on the difference when comparing the contraindications for both drugs.
Levomekol prohibited in the following cases:
- an allergic reaction to any components of the ointment;
- psoriasis and eczematous skin lesions;
- mycosis of the skin.
Oflomelid banned for use in the following cases:
- means allergy to the components;
- period of gestation of the child;
- breast-feeding;
- childhood and adolescence.
The difference lies in the fact that Levomekol used in pediatrics, if the child has reached the age of three. Oflomelid is allowed only from 18 years. Levomekol also licensed for use for pregnant women from the second trimester of gestation of the child under the supervision of a physician.
Adverse reactions
In applying Oflomelida possible hypersensitivity reactions in patients prone to allergic reactions. Levomekol can induce undesirable effects such as skin rash, dermatitis, itching and swelling.
In case of any side effects, stop treatment and consult a doctor - he will appoint another drug. To prevent the development of allergy, should first carry out a test for sensitivity, causing ointment on thin skin areas and observing the reaction within days.
joint application
Levomekol with Oflomelidom - combination is inappropriate for the treatment of these diseases. Drugs do not hurt each other, and their combination is not accompanied by a decrease in the action. But in the case of the above violations of the skin it is recommended to choose one of them.
Oflomelid will be effective for external use, when the affected area is large enough, or the disease is accompanied by severe pain at the site of the lesion.
If the wound or burn obtained at the household level, and with a small area, the use of both ointments simultaneously impractical. Levomekol be sufficient to prevent infection, inflammation, and healing of damaged skin.
What's better
In the case of household injuries is better to choose Levomekol. Oflomelid has a broad and potent activity, because its use is recommended in cases requiring hospital treatment, as well as in the rehabilitation period after surgery.
Levomekol as partial analog Oflomelida, cope with wound healing and elimination of infection, soak and display the necrotic mass. Oflomelid better than Levomekol for processing after opening abscesses and carbuncles.
Is it possible in individual cases to apply Levomekol Oflomelida instead, tell the attending physician and clinical condition of the skin.
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