Components and shape medication
Levomekol released in the form of an ointment containing 7.5 mg of chloramphenicol and 40 mg methyluracil. The auxiliary composition is given different weight polyethylene glycols. Ointment white homogeneous structure. Presence of yellowness.
medicinal properties
Levomekol has a combined structure, allowing its use goes beyond the definition of pharmacotherapeutic classification.
Chloramphenicol in a preparation has a pronounced antibacterial properties. They are due to violation of the peptide synthesis in bacteria, resulting in pathogenic microflora dies. It proved effective agent against Escherichia coli, streptococci and staphylococci - the most common causative agents of angina.
Methyluracilum - traditional healing wounds, accelerates regeneration of damaged tissues. The substance is also able to prevent the development of inflammation foci.
Massing components are also involved in the treatment process. Polyethylene glycols are capable of adsorbing exudative isolation and enhance the action of active compounds.
When use is shown
According to the official summary, Levomekol can be used in these pathologies:
- purulent lesions of the skin;
- long healing ulcers;
- bed sores;
- wounds, acne;
- burns with the secretions caused by the infection.
Known schemes use levomekol with sinusitis, rhinitis, hemorrhoids, ulcers of mucous membranes of the oral cavity.
Efficiency in angina
Angina - an inflammation of the tonsils and the back wall of the throat, provoked by the multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms in the gaps of the tonsils. In the process of the growth of bacteria is destroyed natural protective microflora of tonsils, taking part in the immune response of the body.
Because the formulation contains active antibacterial and wound-healing substances, it is assumed that in angina ointment Levomekol help cope with streptococcal and staphylococcal infection, and removes the process inflammation. Since pathogens can disturb the structure of gaps, to apply ointment useful for their cicatrisation.
Mode of application
When angina apply Levomekol should only be under medical supervision. Ointment is indicated for external use in adults and in children who have reached the age of three.
For the treatment of glands can be used the following scheme:
- apply ointment on the folded several times a sterile gauze;
- twist the cheesecloth into a tampon;
- carefully wipe the swab infected tonsils and back of your throat.
Apply Levomekol possible and without the use of tampon - apply a relatively small amount of the ointment on the beams and finger smudge on the walls and throat glands thin layer. Pre important to thoroughly wash your hands and wipe dry.
Security measures
According to the official statement from the manufacturer to apply Levomekol angina not shown. However, its antiseptic properties pronounced against streptococcal and staphylococcal infection, which is the causative agent of tonsillitis.
The manual also states that the ointment should avoid contact with mucous membranes, because the use is only possible on the testimony of a doctor and under his supervision.
Treat angina levomekol can not be longer than four days. angina treatment is only in the application of the ointment, will be ineffective. Since angina - is a serious disease with serious potential consequences, should consult a doctor who will diagnose and prescribe a complex regimen of angina.
To prevent severe complications of angina in the heart, lungs, joints and liver, should begin treatment of angina as possible faster and ends only after the normal blood count, and disappear completely all inflammatory symptoms process.
Contraindications
Application levomekol limited if episodes of intolerance were previously marked its active ingredients, as well as drugs of the same pharmacological groups as active components. Not assigned Levomekol eczema, or mycotic psoriatic skin lesions.
In childhood,
As the infection spreads throughout the oropharynx, an audiologist may recommend to put the child on the wall Levomekol both nostrils of the nose, not only on the tonsils. Since the immune system is more sensitive than adults, previously performed the tests for sensitivity, causing a bit of ointment on the crook of the elbow or wrist.
If the treated surface blush, otechet rash or covered within a day after the application, can not be treated levomekol. Before you start the treatment of angina in a child, you must be sure to get medical advice. It will examine the feasibility of an analogue or prescribe medication for action: Alantan, panthenol, Altanova, Bepanten, D-panthenol.
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