Wound healing ointment for open wounds rapid effect with an antibiotic for children, adults

For the treatment of open wounds, there are many different means. They differ in chemical composition, mechanism of action and produced in the form such dosage forms as powders, ointments, sprays, solutions. The most frequently used wound healing ointments, as the most convenient option for the composition of several components and application components.

Classification of wound healing ointments for open wounds

Wound healing ointment for open wounds generally are composed of a plurality of active components belonging to different groups of drugs. And depending on their ointment applied either in the initial stage (at the wound site can be bleeding, edema, infiltration or accumulation of pus and exudate), or are already in the stage of formation of granulation connective tissue and healing.

In the initial stage of the wound require preparations containing antibacterial, antiinflammatory, decongestant and antiseptic components. And the formation of granulation or scar important wound-healing, and immune-boosting properties affecting skin.

Substance	properties	Mechanism of action	preparations
Antibacterials - Chloramphenicol, Streptomycin, Tetracycline, bacitracin, Neomycin and other	antibacterial	violation cell wall synthesis or DNA of bacteria (bactericidal action), or deceleration and stop dividing bacteria (bacteriostatic effect)	Levomekol, Levosin, Streptocide, Nitatsid, Baneotsin
Silver ions, tar, zinc, tea tree oil, lavender oil, beeswax	antiseptic	disinfection of wounds due to the destruction of all microorganisms in the area of ​​application	Miramistin, liniment Vishnevsky, zinc ointment, Argosulfan, Sulfargin, Rescuer
Zinc oxide, polyethyleneglycols	dehydrating, podsushivayuschee	Form a film on the wound surface, which promotes the formation of crusts, in their molecules, polyethylene glycols output discharge from the wound	Zinc ointment, Levomekol, Vishnevsky liniment
Methyluracilum, sea buckthorn oil, panthenol	wound healing	Enhance the formation of connective tissue and accelerate the growth of epithelial	Dexpanthenol, Bepanten, Lifeguard, Pantoderm
Hydrolyzate blood Metiluratsil	immunostimulatory	Stimulate cellular and humoral immunity in the area of ​​application, and contribute to the activation of immune cell division	Solkoseril, Aktovegin, Levomekol

Top 10 wound-healing ointment to open sores from the pharmacy

Wound healing preparations is in the range of each pharmacy. For the treatment of open wounds fit any of them. But it is important to take into account the healing stage and own state of health, for the presence of contraindications or hypersensitivity to ingredients ointments.

levomekol

Ointment Levomekol - combined with an antimicrobial agent, anti and immunostimulating action. It contains several main and auxiliary substances.

This (based on 1 g of ointment)

• chloramphenicol 7.5 mg - an antibacterial agent with a broad spectrum of action on many species of pathogenic bacteria that most commonly cause infectious skin lesions,
• metiluratsil 40 mg - stimulates cellular metabolism and immunity and accelerate regeneration of cells and tissues
• polyethylene - adjuvants that help deliver the active ingredients into the wound and help outflow of wound.

The ointment is matched very well, because it can be used at any stage of the wound. In the initial it prevents infection of the pathogenic flora, relieve swelling and cause an outflow of the wound discharge. In a later stage Levomekol promotes rapid growth of connective tissue due to immune activation.

Ointment can be applied both at the wound itself (skin or mucosal) and the napkin, which is applied to the wound surface. Multiplicity of application per day - not less than 1 time and not more than 4 times, the bandage needs to be changed as its infiltration discharge.

Ointment does not penetrate into the systemic circulation and does not damage biological membranes, and therefore is safe and approved for use, including children, pregnant and lactating mothers. Side effects and contraindications to the use of hypersensitivity may be integral to the formulation.

Levomekol discharged in the form of ointments for external application to packaging tubes from 40 g to glass jars to 1 kg. Price per pack 40 grams of the drug stores from 60 to 130 rubles.

Levosin

This ointment has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, decongestant, nekroliziruyuschy and local anesthetic effects. Its components are non-toxic and safe to penetrate to the epicenter of inflammation without affecting biological membranes and getting into the bloodstream.

In its composition includes (per 100 g):

• chloramphenicol 1g - antibacterial broad spectrum of action in the treatment and prevention of infection in the wound,
• 4 g of sulfadimethoxine - antimicrobial agent, cleansing the wound,
• methyluracil 4 g - a substance with anabolic properties, enhancing metabolism and accelerating tissue regeneration,
• trimekain 3 g - a local anesthetic, relieving pain using blocking the peripheral nerve endings
• Excipients - polyethylene 100 g - help basic substance press oneself to the site of damage and peel-off display and pus from the wound.

Due to such a strong structure in the short term, for 2-3 days, Levosin ointment can stop purulent process, drain the wound and accelerate its healing. But it can only be applied upon reaching 12 years of age.

Ointment applied at the surface or in a cavity of the wound, as well as under the bandage may be 1-2 times a day. The side effect may be allergic to constituents of a substance with prolonged use - disorders of hematopoiesis. Contraindications to treatment Levosin - fungal infections of the skin, eczema, psoriasis, diseases of the blood-forming organs.

Ointment made in tubes of 40 grams, the price of one package 80-120 rubles.

Rescuer

Wound healing ointment for open wounds almost everything - a combination of drugs. "Rescuer" also contains several active principles, all of which are natural and vegetable origin:

• milk fat,
• Naftalan oil,
• oil extracts of calendula and chamomile,
• oils of lavender, tea tree, sea buckthorn and olives,
• beeswax,
• vitamins A and E.

This combination of components allows you to protect the wound from external influences and infections, reduce inflammation, stimulate the exchange of substances in the tissues, improving the protective function of the skin and mucous membranes, to clean the wound, stimulate their regeneration without scarring and appearance spots.

"Rescue" has no contraindications and side effects, it can be used even in young children. Since no part of antibacterial substances it is not addictive microflora and its stability.

Apply the balm you need directly on the wound, you can rub it lightly to accelerate absorption. Limitations on the duration of the course of treatment or dosage application no. Available in tubes of 30 grams, the price in pharmacies from 130 rubles.

streptocidal ointment

One-component means, based on the active ingredient is an antibiotic - streptocid, from the group of sulfonamides. The main mechanism of action of this drug - the antimicrobial. Streptocide preferably has a bactericidal effect on streptococci.

They often infect wounds and are the causative agents of processes such as pyoderma, erysipelas and other skin inflammation purulent inflammation of the dermis. The components of the ointment does not penetrate into the systemic circulation, do not affect the functioning of internal organs.

Ointment applied directly to the wound, a thin layer, up to 2-3 times a day. The drug is strong, has contraindications. It is not used for the treatment of children, pregnant and lactating women.

Possible side effects - allergic reactions to sulfonamides. Contraindications to streptotsida hypersensitivity to treatment are ointments, hematopoiesis disorders, as well as the liver and kidneys. The ointment is in two concentrations - 5% and 10% in tubes of 25 g, package price 70-100 rubles.

Zinc ointment

In spite of its simple structure, zinc ointment is a proven, affordable and effective drugs. Its active ingredient is a zinc oxide, a subsidiary - petrolatum. Ointment has many positive effects when applied - antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, dehydrating, absorbent.

Due to the denaturing of proteins it forms a film on the wound under which disinfects the wound surface and discharge, increases outflow of exudate, dries, accelerates the formation of crusts and epithelialization. it also relieves itching, burning, and discomfort in the affected areas, reduces inflammation.

Apply the ointment can be 2-3 times a day on the wound, over the better to impose a sterile bandage. Ointment does not get into the bloodstream and can be used for the treatment of children and pregnant women.

Contraindication to the use of the ointment is the increased sensitivity to the zinc oxide, which is manifested by itching and hives. Zinc ointment in banks at 25.40, or 50 grams, the price of 25-50 rubles in pharmacies.

Argosulfan

This cream is present a unique combination of sulfathiazole and silver ions.

Sulfathiazole - antibacterial broad spectrum of action of the group of sulfonamides. It has a bacteriostatic effect on the microflora in helping cleanse the wounds, or preventing its infection. The silver ions increase the antimicrobial effect sulphathiazole and have an intrinsic antiseptic action.

In addition, they reduce the absorption of sulfathiazole and its ability to cause allergic reactions in the body. In the systemic circulation can penetrate a small amount of drug. Argosulfanom permitted treatment of children between the ages of 2 months and pregnant women.

Can be applied as a coating by a simple on the whole wound surface and overlaid with sterile bandages. Pre must be carried out debridement or wash it with antiseptic.

Side effects can become allergic reactions, leukopenia, dermatitis. Produced cream in a concentration of 2% in tubes of 15 and 40 grams, the price of 360-500 rubles.

D-Panthenol (Dexpanthenol)

Wound healing ointment for open wounds are often composed of a component such as dexpanthenol. When ingested, it is transformed into pantothenic acid. This, in turn, being dermatoprotektorom affects the skin cells - improves metabolism, stimulates the formation of collagen and accelerates wound healing.

Accordingly, this category ointments better used for the second stage treatment of open wounds that require active growth of granulation tissue and epithelialization. Of dexpanthenol ointment absorbed into the bloodstream and binds to plasma albumin, after which the body is transformed into pantothenic acid. Already she, in turn, has a therapeutic effect and is excreted unchanged by the kidneys.

The ointment should be applied to the damaged areas of skin 1-2 times a day, the bandage is not required. SECURITY, assigned at any age, and pregnant and lactating women. Very rare cases of allergic reaction to the ointment, flowing, hives.

Side effects and overdose does not happen.

It is produced in the form of 5% ointments in tubes of 30 g, 150-250 rub value.

Bepanten plus

Bepanten original drug similar in structure and action from dexpanthenol. In the embodiment Bepanten added thereto plus a second active component - chlorhexidine. The complex provides an antimicrobial ointment, anti-inflammatory and keratoplastic local action.

The drug in a small amount enters the general circulatory system, without affecting the organs and systems. Therefore, even approved for the treatment of newborn babies, nursing mothers and pregnant women.

Apply Bepanten plus directly on the wound surface dressing can not do. A side effect may be an allergic reaction at the application site. Contraindications - hypersensitivity to the components of the ointment, very infected sores. Available in the form of cream in tubes of 30 grams, the price of 400-500 rubles.

Baneotsin

Combined antibacterial preparation sold in the form of ointments for external application. It consists of two microbicides - bacitracin and neomycin, two antibiotics with a broad spectrum of activity against bacterial skin flora.

Effectively inhibit the growth of gram-positive and gram-negative flora, rods, cocci, anaerobes. The combination of 2 antibiotics action provides a powerful antimicrobial effect, allowing you to use the means at very seeding and festering wounds and processes.

In this case, the drug is safe, it does not penetrate into the systemic circulation at a small applied 2-3 times a day.

If extensive wounds, it should comply with the dosage, since it may occur with systemic effect of the drug side effects - allergy, vestibular damage, hearing loss, depression of the kidneys and the nervous conductivity. The presence of abnormalities of these organs and systems is a contraindication to the use of Baneotsina.

An ointment is produced in tubes of 5 to 30 g, rates of from 190 to 600 rubles.

solkoseril

Wound healing ointment for open wounds to accelerate wound healing, and may contain substances of animal origin. The main active ingredient is Solcoseryl gemodializat calf blood, which contains the cell and serum part of it.

He improves intracellular respiration and metabolic processes in cells and tissues, accelerates the formation of collagen and fibrinogen, reduces the amount of inflammatory exudate and protects the wound from external aggression factors. The ointment is applied on dry wounds for acceleration of healing and epithelialization, it forms a proteinaceous film on the surface of the skin or the wound.

Solcoseryl is applied after the wound treatment antiseptic ointment is applied to the entire surface of the wound film 1-2 times per day. Contraindications and side effects include allergic reactions to components of the formulation. The ointment is in tubes of 20 grams, the price from 350 to 500 rubles.

Despite the apparent security in the use of the wound healing ointments, and they can have systemic effects. Therefore, before applying to an open wound it is necessary to see a doctor, who will select the best medication and prescribe a course of treatment.

Author: Natalia Kalegova

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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