Treatment of wounds, particularly suppurations, requires effective antibacterial agents. In this case there is a natural problem of choosing the optimal agent. Is it better or Levometil Levomekol? Determine the choice can be based on comparison of these means with each other.
levomekol
This antimicrobial combined drug is released in the form of an ointment since the 1970s. Levomekol has a thick consistency, it is sold packaged in glass containers or tubes.
Levomekol promotes rapid wound healing, has immunostimulant and antibacterial effect. Indications for this tool are festering wounds. If we compare Levometil and Levomekol, the indications for them are the same.
As part levomekol - 2 active ingredients:
- immunostimulant methyluracil;
- chloramphenicol (derived levometsitina) antibiotic.
Also in the ointment there are additional substances that contribute to a better distribution of the drug on the wound and its good penetration. For better exposure ointment is applied in the form of applications with fixation gauze.
Important! Dressings should be held regularly.
Almost always Levomekol well tolerated exception - idiosyncrasy and some skin diseases (psoriasis, etc.). In very rare cases, can have side effects such as allergic rashes. The drug has few contraindications, can be administered even to pregnant women and children.
Levometil
Levometil - analogue levomekol, it has the same active ingredients and the same indications for. In the 70 years it was confirmed the effectiveness of chloramphenicol, its combination with metiluratsilom and polyethylene oxide. On the basis of these components has been developed effective drug Levomekol.
Based on this structure, by large-scale studies of the ointment and its application, many other drugs (including Levometil) have been established in various areas of medicine. They have been applied in cosmetology, surgery, proctology, etc. Levometil proved as effective agent at least.
A thorough study of the composition allowed to market and other drugs of a similar set of components and actions. Manufacture of other drugs, in some cases adding new ingredients of the excipients. One such tool became Levometil, produced in Russia.
Comparative characteristics of drugs
The pharmacological action of drugs completely equal, and the composition is identical.
comparison parameter |
Medicine |
|
Levometil |
levomekol |
|
antimicrobial effect |
Yes |
Yes |
Anti-inflammatory effect |
Yes |
Yes |
internal application |
No |
No |
outdoor use |
Yes |
Yes |
Use for the treatment of wounds |
Yes |
Yes |
The main active substance |
Metiluratsil chloramphenicol |
|
Price per 40 grams tube, rub. |
40 |
130 |
release Form |
Ointment |
|
Manufacturer |
Russia |
Russia Ukraine |
The main differences Levometila and levomekol consist in price. The first of these, Levometil - cheaper. Both agents can be administered not only to treat septic wounds of surfaces, but also as a therapy sinusitis, otitis, hemorrhoids, acne vulgaris, etc. Domestic product, Levometil has democratic accessible cost.
Instructions for similar drugs. They provide for the topical treatment of wounds with the treatment at least once a day. The duration of treatment and the choice of one of the drugs is determined by a physician taking into account all the features of the patient's health. Levometil fully withstand competition from its prototype.
Both drugs may be introduced into the cavities with purulent content through the drainage tube, if necessary. For this ointment should be preheated to 36 degrees.
analogs
Completely identical composition with levomekol are:
- Netran;
- Levometil.
The difference between the ointment, in comparison with Levomekol and Levometil takes place in such medications:
- Streptonitol having pronounced antimicrobial action but based on other components;
- Protegentin (based on erythromycin and gentomitsina sulfate);
- Ihtiolovaya ointment - based ihtammola having expressed antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects;
- Vishnevsky ointment - with the entry of castor oil and birch tar, which promotes stretching of pus and recovery;
- Methyluracyl ointment, accelerating recovery processes;
- Kortomitsetin - normonalny drug entry with chloramphenicol;
- Levosin - has the same basic components as the Levomekol supplemented sulfadimethoxine and trimecaine;
- Saledez, relapse, and others.
Since each tool has its own characteristics and application of its own set of contra-indications, the choice of the most suitable for each case should be made by a doctor for each patient. Differences - in the composition and amount of active ingredients.
Because of the identity of these agents simultaneously with Levomekol Levometilom not prescribed to patients. Treatment should be carried out by any one of these tools.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/levomecol__1655
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