Prontosan gel for wound healing. Instructions for use, analogues, price, reviews

Prontosan gel is a medical product, used to heal various wounds and damage. The drug has a wide spectrum of activity and does not cause side effects.

Forms of release and composition of the drug

The manufacturer of this medicinal product is Germany.

The drug is produced in the form of a gel for external use, acting the substances of which are several components at once:

• 0.1% undecylene amidopropyl betaine - this substance acts as a wound cleansing agent from contamination;
• 0.1% polyhexanide is an antimicrobial agent.

Additional substances include glycerol, filtered water and cellulose hydroxyethyl ether.

The product is packaged in plastic oblong tubes of 30 ml. Each tube is packed in a cardboard box, accompanied by an insert-instructions for the use of transparent liniment.

Pharmacological properties

This medicine belongs to the class of wound-healing drugs that exhibit high antimicrobial properties. In this case, the gel base helps to eliminate unpleasant odors caused by the development of purulent or necrotic processes in the damaged cavity.

The medicine has a local effect.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Prontosan is a wound healing gel that, when used topically, exhibits some pharmacodynamic properties.

The drug has a wide spectrum of antimicrobial and antifungal activity. Thanks to the components included in the composition, the product has a cleansing, moisturizing and wound healing effect.

The tool is effective against wounds of various origins. At the same time, the active elements contribute to the elimination of biological film and unpleasant odors.

The gel base has a high degree of effectiveness in wound surfaces, where there is a delayed epithelialization. It has no negative effect on granulation and can be used in conjunction with various healing dressings.

The drug has a local effect without penetrating into the systemic circulation, and therefore, the drug has no pharmacokinetic properties.

Indications for use

This gel base is used in the presence of wound surfaces of any genesis and localization. This takes into account the presence of additional signs or reactions that complicate the use of the medicinal composition.

Liniment is prescribed both as part of monotherapy and as an adjuvant.

Indications:

• thermal damage to parts of the body due to the development of necrotic masses;
• the recovery period of damaged skin areas after radiation therapy;
• the presence of long-term or poorly healing wound surfaces - the formation of bedsores, the presence of trophic ulcerative lesions, other dermatological problems;
• rehabilitation of damaged skin areas for the purpose of their further disinfection;
• cleaning of wound surfaces that have a hard-to-reach location;
• prevention of the development of infection in wound surfaces;
• preventive cleaning of areas in which various medical devices are located - catheters, droppers, probes.

The drug is used only if indicated, taking into account the nature of the damage. Additional indications are determined only by the attending specialist.

Before using the dosage form, it is recommended to undergo additional examinations and get advice from several specialists at once - a traumatologist, an infectious disease doctor, a therapist.

Contraindications

Prontosan (wound healing gel is used for various types of injuries) has some restrictions on use due to the distinctive characteristics of the patient's body.

According to the manufacturer's instructions, the gel has the only restriction on the purpose - individual intolerance to the components that make up the drug. In this connection, before using the product, it is necessary to make sure that there is no / presence of allergies to the components by conducting a little testing.

This requires applying a small amount of transparent liniment to the elbow and monitoring the reaction.

At what age can the drug be used?

According to the official instructions, the drug has no age restrictions. However, it is recommended to exercise great caution when prescribing medication in childhood. In this case, therapy should be carried out only under the supervision of a treating specialist.

Instructions for use, dosage

The product is intended for external use only.

Before applying the composition, it is necessary to clean the wound area using the solution of the same name from various necrotic masses, films, exudative impurities and other foreign components.

When applying the solution, it is necessary to capture a slightly larger area for complete cleansing, which will reduce the risk of infection or re-infection.

When using auxiliary products in the form of gauze or napkins soaked in solution, you must follow the instructions for their use. Due to the low hygroscopic properties of the solution, the dressing is recommended to be used several times a day.

At the same time, the frequency of use of this product should be sufficient to completely cleanse the damaged area required for further therapeutic action, including surgical interference.

With an abundant accumulation of foreign impurities, films, exudate in the wound surface, its further cleaning is recommended using a gel base.

In case of bulky or lesions or wounds located in hard-to-reach places, rinsing with a solution must be carried out completely for the entire organ. The procedure is recommended for 15 minutes.

It is recommended to warm the solution to body temperature before use.

Further cleansing, including the presence of extensive impurities, is carried out using the main drug. The composition must be distributed over the entire damaged area or injected into the wound. In this case, the liniment layer must be at least 3 mm. Several dressings or sterile gauze are applied over the preparation.

The gel base should be located on the wound surface until the next use of the medication. Dressings should be performed regularly (daily).

With a good therapeutic effect, dressings can be performed every other day.

The maximum amount of medication should not exceed 5 mm. The dosage is calculated according to the frequency of use of the drug. The frequency of use of the gel should be sufficient to completely remove all necrotic impurities and other foreign elements in the wound surface.

Side effects

Prontosan in most cases is very well tolerated by all groups of patients and does not cause undesirable manifestations or complications in the healing of injuries.

However, when using the gel, sometimes symptoms such as a burning sensation on the wound surfaces, in the places where liniment are applied, may occur. This symptom goes away on its own and does not require discontinuation of the drug or the appointment of treatment.

With the development of other reactions not listed in the annotation, it is recommended to temporarily stop taking the medication and consult with your doctor.

Overdose

An overdose of the drug is impossible due to its lack of absorbing properties. The drug is not absorbed into the systemic circulation, therefore it cannot cause the development of signs of an overdose.

In case of exceeding the specified dose and the development of local negative reactions, you should inform the attending specialist about this.

special instructions

The gel base inside the tube is sterile. In this connection, when distributing the composition, great care should be taken and do not allow the dispenser-dropper to come into contact with the wound surface. Otherwise, improper use can lead to reinfection.

The tool is not recommended for use in the area of ​​damaged cartilage tissue, as well as in the area of ​​the joints, where surgical operations have recently been performed.

The drug does not have a systemic effect and does not adversely affect the course of pregnancy and the formation of the fetus. In this regard, it is allowed to use the gel while carrying or feeding a child.

The drug does not have a depressing effect on mental functions, therefore it is allowed drive a car or perform work requiring high concentration of attention during using the gel.

Drug interactions

Data on drug interactions with other drug groups of drugs were not provided. However, it is not recommended to use the gel in conjunction with other local preparations that exhibit disinfecting properties - oils, ointments, gels.

Analogs

Prontosan is a wound healing gel that can only be replaced if there are signs of intolerance or for other physiological reasons. The choice of a substitute takes into account the pharmacological group of the drug, as well as the expected therapeutic effect.

Analogs:

• Levassept. This medicine is manufactured by a German pharmaceutical manufacturer. The medicine is produced in the form of a concentrate necessary for the preparation of an external solution. Its active ingredient is the antibacterial substance polyhexanide. The concentrate has high disinfecting and antiseptic properties, while providing a wide range of activity against various pathogenic microflora. The solution is used in the treatment of various injuries and wound surfaces. Also, the tool can be used as a preventive measure for the development of complications after surgery. The drug is intended for the treatment of burned surfaces and surgical instruments. The medicine has the following contraindications: a high degree of sensitivity to the substances that make up concentrate, children's age, gestation and feeding period, surgical actions carried out in the area of ​​the brain, eyes, ears. The dosage is calculated by the treating specialist. The solution is prepared using additional components. The duration of therapy is set individually. The price of the drug is 1249 rubles.
• Mucosanin. This drug is manufactured as a topical solution. Its active substance is polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride, which exhibits a pronounced antimicrobial effect against most gram-positive and gram-negative pathogenic microflora. The drug has a wide range of applications and is used in various medical practices. The solution is prescribed in the treatment of the following injuries and disorders: the presence of trophic ulcers, bedsores, open wounds with purulent processes occurring in them, infection of injured areas, pyoderma. The medication is prohibited for use if there are signs of intolerance, as well as during the period of gestation or breastfeeding of a child. The methods of use and the dosage regimen are established after consultation with a specialist and an examination. The duration of drug treatment is individual. The medicine is dispensed over the counter. The cost of the solution in Moscow and regional pharmacies varies between 72-210 rubles. depending on the dispensed dosage.
• Bepanten. This pharmacological development is carried out by a domestic company engaged in the production of drugs. The tool has several dosage forms and is made in the form of an ointment, cream or gel, the active element of which is dexpanthenol. This substance exhibits high regenerating properties aimed at stimulating cell metabolism. The ointment has the following areas of application: treatment and prevention of various injuries on the skin - burn conditions, chronic ulcers, bedsores, cracks or abrasions. The drug can be used in the period after skin transplantation. Dosage regimen: apply the composition to the damaged area 1-2 times a day. The duration of treatment depends on the nature and area of ​​the lesion. You should not use the medicine if you are intolerant to the components that make up it. The method of dispensing the drug is over-the-counter. The cost of ointment in pharmacies in Moscow starts from 172 rubles. for a tube.
• Levomekol. This drug is manufactured by a domestic drug manufacturer. It has 2 main ingredients - chloramphenicol dioxomethyltetrahydropyrimidine. The dosage form is an ointment for external use. Liniment has high antimicrobial properties aimed at suppressing the activity of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. The tool is used in the presence of purulent-necrotic processes occurring in the area of ​​wound surfaces. Restrictions on the use of the composition are reactions of intolerance to the components, as well as children under 1 year of age. With extreme caution, the drug can be used when carrying a child and breastfeeding. The dosage is determined by the attending physician based on the nature of the pathological disorder and is usually equal to a single daily use. Treatment can be adjusted if necessary. Therapy is carried out until all symptoms associated with the development of purulent and necrotic lesions are completely eliminated. Ointment is dispensed without a doctor's prescription. Prices for the product in state-owned Moscow pharmacies start at 120 rubles. per package (30 g).

Prontosan is a wound healing gel that should be replaced with similar products only with the permission of the attending specialist. Self-selection of a substitute can lead to the development of negative reactions.

When choosing a similar drug, it is necessary to take into account not only the indications for its use, but also individual (physiological) characteristics of the patient's body, as well as the degree of tolerance of the components that make up medication.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

• The product must be stored in a clean and dark place at temperatures up to 25⁰C.
• The shelf life of the medicine is 2 years from the date of manufacture. After opening the tube, it is allowed to use liniment for the next 2 months.
• Do not use the gel composition after the expiration date indicated on the package.
• This dosage form is dispensed without a specialist's prescription.

Price

The cost of a medicine may vary slightly depending on where it is sold. You can buy the gel in any public or private pharmacies located in the patient's place of residence.

Region / region	Dosage form / volume	Price
Moscow, Moscow region	Gel, 30 ml	RUB 485-1127
Moscow, Moscow region	Solution, 350 ml	RUB 458-2570
St. Petersburg	Gel, 30 ml	RUB 641-1104
Saint Petersburg (suburbs)	Gel, 250 ml	RUB 2338-2680
Leningrad region	Gel, 30 ml	RUB 649-802
Novgorod region	Gel, 30 ml	RUB 669-670

Before using Prontosan, you should carefully read the instructions for using the gel and consult with your doctor or pharmacist. In addition, it is recommended to study the reviews of patients who used the drug as a wound healing agent.

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