Solantra (Solantra) from rosacea. Reviews, instructions for use, price

Dermatology uses cream for rosacea Solantra, which has a minimum of contraindications and side reactions. Numerous reviews of patients and dermatologists confirm that the drug causes the death of the Demodex mite, which causes inflammation of the skin. To prevent drug therapy from provoking the occurrence of adverse reactions, it is necessary before buying a drug means to consult with the attending physician, who, based on the collected anamnesis, will draw up an individual scheme treatment.

Selling features

The drug is effective in the fight against chronic recurrent skin disease of the face, which characterized by the expansion of small blood vessels, hyperemia, the formation of papules, pustules, as well as swelling soft tissues.

Solantra, as a drug, has a pronounced anti-inflammatory principle of action. The active ingredient in the cream is ivermectin, which belongs to the avermectin class.

Solantra for rosacea (reviews of dermatologists confirm that the drug suppresses inflammatory cytokines that are caused lipopolysaccharides, which is extremely important for achieving an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect) is realized only by recipe. The cost of the drug varies from 1226 to 1410 rubles. The price of the drug largely depends on the markup of the selected pharmacy chain and the region of Russia.

Chemical composition

Solantra for rosacea (patient reviews indicate that the components of the drug help to cope with the papulo-pustular form of the disease, when multiple pink bumps and purulent acne) as the main active ingredient contains ivermectin - a semi-synthetic component with good tolerance and minimal toxicity.

The excipients present in its composition help to enhance the therapeutic effect of the cream:

• Propylparaben.
• Glycerol (one of the simplest trihydric alcohols).
• Isopropyl palmitate (a compound of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid).
• Tri-basic carboxylic acid.
• Carbomer copolymer (type B).
• Dimethicone 20.
• Sorbitan stearate.
• Purified water.
• Oleyl alcohol.
• Sodium hydroxide solution 10% (caustic soda).
• Propylene glycol.
• Disodium salt.
• Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-218).
• Phenoxyethanol.

The preparation Solantra is produced in the form of a cream of light yellow or white color. The product is intended for external use. 1 g of cream contains 10 mg of ivermectin. The drug is sold in laminated tubes of 15 or 30 g.

Operating principle

Solantra is a highly sought after anti-inflammatory agent for rosacea. In laboratory conditions, specialists conducted studies that showed that the drug exhibits a high effectiveness even in cases where the disease has turned into a papular-nodular form, which is also confirmed by reviews patients.

To achieve the maximum therapeutic effect, the treatment regimen is drawn up by a dermatologist in individually, since it all depends on the age of the patient, his condition and the presence of concomitant pathologies.

Solantra has the following pharmacological properties:

• The maximum concentration of ivermectin in the patient's body is reached 7-10 hours after the drug is applied to problem areas of the skin.
• The components of the cream are metabolized by CYP3A4 inhibitors.
• The active ingredient of the drug does not inhibit the activity of the following isoenzymes: 2B6, 2D6, 2A6, 2C19, 4A11, 2C9, 3A4, 2C8.
• Systemic accumulation of ivermectin in blood plasma occurs after 12-14 days of therapy.
• The degree of absorption of the drug into the deep layers of the epidermis affects the rate of its elimination from the body.
• The binding index of the active component of the cream with blood plasma proteins is 99%.
• If the drug is used at the maximum dosage for 3 weeks, then its half-life will be 6 months.

Before using Solantra cream, be sure to study the instructions attached to it. Clinical studies of the drug allowed specialists to determine that oleyl alcohol in 25% of cases provokes the occurrence of a contact form of dermatitis. Propylparaben and methyl parahydroxybenzoate significantly increase the likelihood of developing an allergic reaction, but only of a delayed type.

The positive effect of the daily use of the cream can be seen as early as 7 days after the start of therapy. The active substance of the drug helps to stop the inflammatory process. Solantra is well tolerated by the body of patients over 18 years old, since when the agent is used locally, the penetration of its constituent components into the blood plasma is only 2%.

The likelihood of adverse reactions is minimized. If the drug needs to be used for more than 2 months for the treatment of rosacea, then additionally the skin of the face should be moisturized with safe cosmetics.

Solantra cream received many positive reviews due to the fact that after 15 minutes. after applying it, you can safely use decorative cosmetics. With a moderate consumption of cream, 1 tube of 30 g should be enough for 60 days.

Indications and contraindications for use

Solantra for rosacea (reviews of patients of different ages confirm that in 98% of all cases, the components of the drug are well tolerated by the body and do not provoke the occurrence of side effects reactions) allows you to achieve a positive therapeutic effect only with regular use of the cream, since premature interruption of treatment is fraught with further progression diseases.

In severe pathology, a dermatologist may prescribe a combination therapy. Solantra is effective in the treatment of inflammatory lesions of the skin that have arisen against the background of rosacea in patients over 18 years of age. The cream perfectly helps against demodicosis, provoked by mites of the genus Demodex. This disease is accompanied by severe itching in the area of ​​skin lesions. The discomfort is worse in the evening and at night.

Long-term use of the drug Solantra will be required if the patient is diagnosed with rosacea disease in the stage exacerbations, when, against the background of diffuse thickening of the affected skin, papules of a red hue are formed, covered with small scales. If treatment is not started in a timely manner, then the pathological process will lead to the formation of inflammatory nodes, tumor-like growths and infiltrates.

The disease most of all affects the nose, chin, cheeks, auricles and the frontal area. This stage of the disease is called rhinophyma. To increase the final therapeutic effect, dermatological cream should be used in combination with other medications.

In the annotation to the drug Solantra, the manufacturer indicated the following contraindications:

• The period of bearing a child.
• Children's age (up to 18 years old).
• Hypersensitivity of the body to the components of the drug.
• The period of breastfeeding of the child.

Before using the cream, dermatologists recommend paying attention to the fact that the components of the drug in small concentrations penetrate into breast milk, which is why there is a risk of deterioration of well-being child. Gynecologists recommend transferring the baby to artificial feeding during the course of the therapeutic course.

Experts in the laboratory conducted studies on how the components of the Solantra preparation affect the development of the fetus, but animals participated in the experiment. The results obtained showed that the cream has a slight systemic effect. There is a risk of developing fetotoxicity, which is why it is recommended to refrain from using the drug during pregnancy.

If the patient uses the anti-inflammatory agent Solantra in the presence of contraindications, then the following symptoms may occur:

• Increased body temperature.
• Allergic reaction (itching and burning of the skin, Quincke's edema).
• General malaise.
• Increased heart rate.
• Diarrhea.
• Erythema (specific redness of the skin caused by blood flow to the capillaries).
• Sleep disturbance.

In 99% of all cases, the listed symptoms disappear on their own within 5-24 hours. after drug withdrawal. Otherwise, you need to seek the advice of a dermatologist, who, if necessary, will prescribe symptomatic treatment.

Instructions for use

Solantra for rosacea (reviews of dermatologists indicate that a positive therapeutic effect in the fight against chronic skin disease can be achieved only in if the patient adheres to the dosage and frequency of application of the drug) can be used exclusively externally, avoiding contact with the mucous membranes shell. Apply the cream exclusively to the affected areas of the skin.

For effective treatment of rosacea, it is recommended to adhere to the following scheme of actions:

• Before applying the cream, you need to wash your hands with soap and cleanse your face with special cosmetics.
• It is necessary to squeeze a 1 cm strip of cream out of the tube and apply it evenly on the cheeks, forehead, chin and nose. The product must be distributed with massage movements.
• It is recommended to use the cream once a day every day. It is best to apply the product just before bedtime.
• The standard therapeutic course is designed for 4 months. If after 90 days of regular use of Solantra cream there are no positive changes in the condition of the skin of the face, then it is recommended to refuse further use of the drug.

After using the drug, you need to tightly close the tube and remove it out of the reach of children. No dosage adjustment is required for patients over 65 years of age. After applying the cream, the patient may be disturbed by a strong burning sensation, which disappears on its own after 5-10 minutes. after applying the product to the skin.

As a result of accidental ingestion or ingestion of the drug Solantra on the mucous membranes, the patient with a 95% probability will experience the following symptoms:

• Contact dermatitis (an inflammatory reaction of the skin that occurs in response to direct exposure to irritants).
• Ataxia (movement coordination disorder).
• Nausea, vomiting.
• Aching pain in the epigastric region.
• Skin rashes.
• Shortness of breath.
• Limb cramps.
• Acute headache attacks.
• Stool disorder (constipation, diarrhea).
• Swelling of the face, eyelids.

If the patient has swallowed a large dose of the drug, then it is imperative to rinse the stomach and take a sorbent (such as activated carbon) to reduce the likelihood of complications. In severe cases, the patient may be prescribed intravenous saline solutions, thanks to which it is possible to restore the water-salt balance in the body.

With the development of complications, the patient's condition can be improved with the help of artificial ventilation. Additionally, the use of vasoconstrictor drugs can be prescribed when it comes to a significant decrease in blood pressure indicators.

If you stop using the cream, will rosacea reappear?

Medical statistics confirm that in 2/3 of patients, after discontinuation of the anti-inflammatory drug Solantra, a relapse of rosacea occurs in 4-6 months. For this reason, dermatologists recommend combating the disease in a complex manner in order to achieve a stable remission.

If the patient is diagnosed with a severe form of rosacea and the attending physician recommended taking Solantra in within 6 months, then premature refusal of the drug can provoke the occurrence of the following complications.

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• Distortion of facial features. Complications of this kind arise with significant phymatous growths, persistent erythema and edema. The quality of life is deteriorating in 95% of patients.
• Progressive decrease in visual acuity (up to its complete loss). This is due to the rapid development of ophthalmic rosacea.
• Draining sinus, purulent-septic complications. The patient is diagnosed with prolonged sluggish inflammation, which is not prone to spontaneous regression. This complication can worsen the course of conglobate and fulminant rosacea.

The advisability of premature interruption of drug therapy can only be assessed by a qualified dermatologist. Self-medication is fraught with further progression of the disease and the development of concomitant pathologies.

Some analogues, prices

Dermatological agent Solantra has no analogues in composition. But if the patient cannot use this cream due to the presence of contraindications, or because of the inflated price, then you can choose a drug with an identical therapeutic effect.

Name of the medicinal product	Description	Average price in Russia (rub.)
Linin	A combined preparation that has an anti-inflammatory, drying and antimicrobial principle of action. The high efficiency of the product is due to the presence in its composition of two active components at once: boric acid, zinc oxide. Linin is produced in the form of an ointment for external use. The drug is indicated for the treatment of the following diseases: diffuse neurodermatitis, atopic dermatitis, prurigo, microbial eczema, urticaria, rosacea. It is forbidden to use Linin during pregnancy and lactation, acute inflammatory skin diseases, chronic kidney pathologies. The ointment should be applied to the affected skin 1-2 times a day. The duration of the therapeutic course is determined by the dermatologist on an individual basis.	70
Metrogyl	A hormonal agent that contains the active substance metronidazole. The drug is prescribed for the following diseases and conditions: rosacea, the formation of leg ulcers in diabetes mellitus, varicose veins, soft tissue necrosis. Metrogyl should be applied to the affected areas in the morning and evening for 4-10 weeks. In isolated cases, the drug provokes the appearance of a rash, urticaria, itching and burning of the skin. It is not recommended to use Metrogyl during the first 3 months of pregnancy and lactation.	210
Ovante	The preparation contains no antibiotics and chemicals that aggressively affect the body. The action of the drug is aimed at reducing the foci of inflammation, narrowing the pores and eliminating open comedones. Ovante helps to create optimal conditions in the body to maintain normal lipid and water balance. The drug has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect. Apply a thin layer of ointment to the affected skin areas 1-3 times a day. Treatment should last 2-4 months. To achieve the maximum therapeutic effect, Ovante is recommended to be used in combination with LaVi natural lotion, which is designed to cleanse the skin.	1450
Metronidazole	The drug has antiprotozoal and antibacterial activity. Metronidazole is used in dermatology to treat skin infections caused by pathogens. For rosacea, the drug should be used within 30-60 days. Additionally, it is recommended to take medications that include vitamin A and azelaic acid. It is necessary to apply the gel on the skin of the face 1-2 times a day. Metronidazole is contraindicated during pregnancy, lactation and central nervous system dysfunction.	95
Skinoren	This gel contains azelaic acid, which has a powerful antimicrobial effect on the skin. Only in 2% of cases the drug provokes the development of an allergic reaction. Among the contraindications for use can be distinguished: children's age (up to 12 years), hypersensitivity of the body to the components of the drug, pregnancy, lactation. Skinoren gel is prescribed by dermatologists for the treatment of the following diseases: acne, comedones, skin hyperpigmentation, rosacea. It is recommended to use the gel 2 times a day for 6 months. A significant improvement in the condition of the skin can be achieved after 90-120 days of daily use of the drug.	950
Rosaliac	The action of the cream is aimed at moisturizing the skin, eliminating acne, maintaining the natural water balance of the epidermis, and improving the condition of the skin. The product is quickly absorbed and does not leave greasy marks on the skin. For the treatment of rosacea, Rosaliac should be applied in a thin layer to the skin of the face 1-2 times a day, avoiding the area around the eyes and mouth. The duration of the therapeutic course is determined by the dermatologist, taking into account the general condition of the patient and the form of the disease.	1345
Erythromycin ointment	The drug contains erythromycin as an active ingredient. The drug is a bacteriostatic antibiotic that belongs to the macrolide category. Dermatologists recommend using erythromycin ointment in the following cases: presence of bedsores, burns II and III degree, infection of wounds, trophic ulcers, dermatological diseases with pustular formations. To effectively combat rosacea, the ointment should be applied to problem areas of the skin of the face 2-3 times a day (the interval between procedures should be at least 5 hours). The duration of therapy is determined by the attending physician of the patient, taking into account the degree of damage and the general condition of the skin.	87

For rosacea medication to be effective, you need to combine the medication prescribed by a dermatologist with a moisturizer. Only the attending physician can make changes in the dosage and course of treatment. To prevent recurrence of the disease, you need to monitor the condition of the skin, eat right, avoid stress and completely eliminate bad habits.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store the drug Solantra for rosacea in a dry, well-ventilated place, out of the reach of children and direct sunlight. The room temperature should be between +16 and +26 C. The shelf life of the drug is 2 years. After the expiration of this period of time, the unused product must be disposed of.

Numerous reviews of dermatologists and their patients confirm that the slightly overpriced Solantra drug is justified by its effectiveness in the fight against inflammatory diseases of the facial skin. But a positive therapeutic effect can be achieved only if the treatment regimen drawn up by the attending physician is observed.

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