Levomikolevaya ointment. Instructions for use for adults and children. Analogs reviews

Data Manufacturer

Producer: JSC "Nizhpharm" (Russia), PAT Hіmfarmzavod "Chervona Zirka" (Ukraine).

pharmachologic effect

Levomekol - a drug having anti-microbial and wound-healing action, used in the form of ointments for treatment of purulent wounds and infected with different microflora in purulent stage. It can be used in the form of gauze bandages.

The composition, physico-chemical properties

Active substance: Dioksometiltetragidropirimidin (Dioxomethyltetrahydropyrimidinum), Chloramphenicol (Chloramphenicolum).

Composition per 1 g of ointment: 40 mg methyluracil, 7.5 mg chloramphenicol. Excipients: polyethylene oxide-polyethylene oxide-1500 and 400.

Physico-chemical characteristics: the preparation of medium density, has a uniform structure, is painted in white and yellow or white color.

The drug is considered an antibiotic, because it includes in addition to a wound healing agent also contains an antimicrobial drug chloramphenicol.

release form, price

Available drug in an ointment strictly for external use in tubes 25, 30 and 40 grams, is also available in glass jars at 60, 100 and 1000 c. Each tube bank or placed in a separate box, which in addition to the ointment is the instruction on the use of this tool. The outer packaging - cardboard boxes.

Price money: 40 gr. 95-140 rubles.

Pharmacological action properties

Chloramphenicol antibacterial preparation effective against a plurality of microorganisms. Its action is due to blocking of protein synthesis in cells of pathogenic microbes. Drug resistance in different pathogens is fairly slow.

An active purulent process does not reduce the antibacterial effect of chloramphenicol.Methyluracil helps recover body tissues, and acts as an anti-inflammatory drug. Polyethylene, forming the basis of an ointment, ensure its dehydrating (pulling) properties Levomekol ointment.

It's important to know! Preparation relates to low-hazardous substances according to the degree of influence on the person.

Positive effects means:

• antimicrobial action;
• regenerating effect (acceleration of tissue repair);
• immunostimulatory effects;
• dehydrating effect;
• anti-inflammatory (anti-microbial and anti-edema action).

Levomekol. Instructions for use

General indications for use

Levomekol used not only for therapeutic purposes, but also as a prophylactic. Generally used ointment in the presence of infected wounds, pathogens which was mixed microflora.

The ointment is applied to the relief of active inflammation in the wound itself, destruction of pathogens and wound cleansing on the content. In addition, due to the content in the ointment polietileoksidov in drug it has a local anti-edema effect. Levomekol also used for the treatment (therapeutic indications):

• otitis media, sinusitis;
• sores;
• post-surgical sutures;
• traumatic injury to the skin;
• burns 2 and 3 degrees;
• trophic ulcers;
• bed sores;
• carbuncles, abscesses, pimples, acne, skin abrasions, and other pustular skin disease;
• corn;
• necrosis;
• frostbite;
• diaper rash;
• prickly heat;
• gynecological diseases: bacterial vaginosis, cervical erosion;
• hemorrhoids.

Prophylactic indications:

• wound healing in the presence of welds, cuts, abrasions, calluses, eczema and other skin damages integrity (acceleration of tissue regeneration processes);
• the prevention of infection of affected skin areas.

As a prophylactic agent and prevent complications Levomekol can be applied to any wounds and cuts, eczema and corn, and various skin injury integrity, thus preventing infection of the wound surface and accelerating them healing.

Levomekol ointment, according to the instructions for use, is strictly used externally. Possible to apply ointment on the gauze that covered the surface of the wound itself. Changing towels every day until complete wound cleansing. The preheated form ointment is allowed to enter the cavity in purulent processes.

Use in children

Children Levomekol actively used in the form of applications wipes, bandages, ointments or by introducing directly in purulent cavity. Many experts do not recommend the use of the ointment in the first year of the children because of the possible adverse consequences of the use of this drug.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Contraindications for the use of the ointment during pregnancy do not have, but the process of the drug should be monitored by a physician.

If necessary, the application of ointment for a long time in the toxic effects of the individual components of the ointment can occur during pregnancy and lactation - it must be considered.

Use of the drug in specific cases Levomekol

Despite the seeming only external effects levomekol on skin inflammation, an ointment is able to actively combat it with the source of the problem. The drug relieves not only the symptoms but also eliminates the cause of the disease, such as: acne, sinusitis, furunculosis, etc.

With deep and festering wounds, complicated by infection

First of all, it is necessary to heat the cream to 36⁰ FROM. Then agent is applied to the napkin of gauze, which should be carefully introduced into the wound hole. Result is fixed with a bandage or a bandage.

Once the gauze, which is in the wound, soaked with purulent discharge - will require a new ligation.

In a very narrow and deep wound hole, puncture wounds

Properties Levomekol preparation and application instructions also provide for the treatment of deep, narrow wounds. Necessary via drainage (sterile rubber tube) to enter Levomekol via syringe.

When stab wounds to prevent infection to grow, it requires the same procedure with the ointment, as in the case of the narrow hole wound.

skin treatment for acne and blackheads

Phasing and treatment of acne, and acne is universal:

1. First we need to wash (water must be warm, a simple baby soap suitable for skin treatment);
2. This is followed by applying ointments Levomekol acne or acne (Preparation pointwise applied and a thick layer);
3. In 20 minutes. means residues are washed off with water.

Repeat procedure should be every day, until the complete disappearance of inflammation.

Treatment of "cold" on the lips

Though on the virus causing the common cold, or in other words, herpes, Levomekol unable to influence, but the process of skin lesion convalescence visibly accelerate the application of the ointment.

Remedy is applied to place the manifestation of herpes with a thin layer and is in the last stages of the "common cold" of the disease. So fighting infection will be faster, but the result is much better foothold. The very same herpes for a long time will not be disturbed again.

Any podsushivayuschee tool can work in tandem with the winning levomekol.

boils treatment

In the case of furunculosis Levomekol helps, but only if the combined treatment. For the total eradication of the disease, the ointment should be used as the "final step".

Necessary daily manipulation:

1. Processing boil with rubbing alcohol;
2. Impose a sterile bandage;
3. After maturation furuncle, the wound to be treated with hydrogen peroxide (3%) and apply the gauze folded in several layers, soaked in saline;
4. On penetrated the boil should put a bandage with levomekol. Dressings should be changed daily, until wound closure.

Treatment of postoperative sutures

Ointment for the treatment of absolutely all types of postoperative sutures. processing technique is also identical and universal:

1. The skin around the joint itself and processed honey. alcohol or hydrogen peroxide;
2. The seam is applied levomekol rich layer;
3. Then it is necessary to impose a gauze, to remove which can later 4 hours (at necessary after 2 hours);
4. In certain cases (if inflamed joint), a gauze cloth with ointment is applied to 2 times per day.

Levomekol stop seam fester less than a week.

At a cold, sinusitis

Runny levomekol the treatment will take place this week. For therapy need wadded flagella with are printed on the ointment whereby conducted careful treatment of the nasal cavity. daily procedure.

If the diagnosis - sinusitis, it will help Levomekol subject stepwise treatment regimen:

1. Washed with brine nasal passages;
2. On wool twisted into bundles (2 pcs.) Applied ointment;
3. Then, the first nasal passage 15 min. inserted flagellum. The same action is repeated with a new flagellum and the other nostril.

When inflammation of the ear

Levomekol obviate the ear inflammation, or otitis media, subject to a treatment plan.

The treatment plan:

1. Soak cotton flagella preparation;
2. Insert ears 10-15 hours;
3. Continue daily routines during the week (+ 2-3 days if necessary).

The treatment of pressure ulcers

Levomekol treatment is given the appearance of festering wounds, odor and excretions. The drug is applied to the gauze, then the fabric is applied to the sores. To fix the bandage, the bandage is used. If the sores are small, you can get a band-aid.

Ligation is required once per day. When deep ulcer, Levomekol injected with a syringe into the wound.

Removing the bandages standard: clean the wound, applied moisturizers and ointments. But not only the affected areas of the body require special attention, and special care needs and the skin around bedsores.

when hemorrhoids

In this case, one of the obvious advantages of ointment lies in direct impact on the disease site without touching with internal organs since the drug acts locally.

Instructions for use of the drug Levomekol and especially preparation for the treatment of hemorrhoids
preliminary steps	Anal area should be carefully and thoroughly wash with water slightly cooler room temperature. Best dry soft towel.
How to apply	Before going to bed, levomekol treated hemorrhoids.
Precautionary measures	Ointment-treated area is covered with sterile gauze.
course duration	10 days.

Features Levomekol preparation and instructions for use do not allow to cure hemorrhoids ointment exclusively. The disease requires a comprehensive response, which is in the details tell a doctor-coloproctologist.

balanoposthitis

Levomekol - generic drug, including this applies to men's health. Often ointment assigned when balanoposthitis (when inflamed foreskin). Effectively quenches a burning sensation and itching when urinating. But not only relieves symptoms, Levomekol able to influence and to himself the focus of inflammation.

Treatment of balanoposthitis:

• For lesion is necessary to prepare a solution with manganese (the solution should be barely pink). Treat them skin. This will remove the pus and plaque, as well as to disinfect the skin;
• Then, to the prepared surface is covered with a uniform layer levomekol;
• After the actual recovery, to consolidate the results, apply the ointment for another week.

Get rid of balanoposthitis using ointment alone can not. You need to arm themselves with advice venereologist and concomitant medication list.

for burns

Levomekol used for burns of all degrees. At the same time, regardless of the severity of the affliction, the therapeutic effect of the ointment lasts almost all day. To clean the wound of pus and speed recovery, you must:

• Apply Levomekol on the gauze;
• Wash the wound with cool water;
• Attach the prepared gauze on the affected area of ​​skin and secure it with a bandage.

Dressings burn wounds needs to be done every day (or several times a day depending on the severity of the burn).

from corns

Of calluses will help all the same Levomekol.

Namely:

1. If the corn is not on your feet, you should Priya shower and thoroughly dry the skin prior to the procedure. Well if calloused feet, you need to pre-steam the legs and clear their scrub (with small seeds);
2. Features Levomekol preparation and application instructions allow to apply the ointment with light massaging movements directly on the blisters and the skin around them.
3. In case Corn "wet" processed ointment small piece of gauze and applied to the affected area 2 to chasa;
4. daily procedure, the treatment may be from polunedeli up to a week.

For greater efficiency, Levomekol applied before bedtime. When the blisters burst ointment is particularly indispensable, it helps fast regeneration of the skin and helps prevent blood poisoning. If the corn is broke, then do ligation involving levomekol should be every 2 hours.

The use in dentistry

When struck by oral cavity mucous her (has been deleted, or implantation), is applied to Levomekol problem areas and gently rubbed, the action must be repeated 2 times a day (just before and 1 bedtime). After the procedure, you can not eat or drink for 30 minutes.

The use in gynecology and urology

Features Levomekol preparation and instructions for use ointment helps with gynecological diseases:

Ointment treated gauze, twisted in the form of a tampon, and then the medicine is injected into the affected area. Be sure to enter accurate, also need to leave some portion of the swab on the outside for easy retrieval Bole.

"Ligation" is required on a daily basis (or several times a day) - ointment actively disinfects and pulls pus that accumulates in the tissue mesh in large quantities.

Medicine to the affected part of the body may be administered using a syringe, pre-heating to 36 Ointment⁰.

In the treatment of male diseases, Levomekol - one of the most commonly prescribed drugs by doctors. In such diagnoses as balanitis and balanoposthitis, above all, should be kept clean the sexual organ.

Each time before the medical procedure recommended rinse skin Levomekol then apply a thin layer to the affected area (it is necessary to repeat action of daily 1 to 3 times).

Compare Levomekol ointment with analogues

Ointment has few peers, but can they replace Levomekol if the latter was not in the pharmacy?

What better Levomekol ihtiolovaya or ointment

One of the main advantages levomekol - contraindications ointments are almost absent (except for individual intolerance to the components of the formulation). The medicine can be used not only locally, but also to inject if festering wound was deep.

Ointment can enjoy pregnant and lactating women, children and elderly people. The cost of the drug in a pharmacy is about 120 rubles.

Ihtiolovaya same ointment used only externally, it is applied to the wound and is more effective if the gauze bandage soaked with rubbing alcohol. The drug may be prescribed for arthritis (various forms), are widely used in the field of neurology (relieves pain and inflammation).

Among the advantages as well:

• Accelerates ripening purulent focus;
• It promotes blood microcirculation in the affected area.

Cons ichthyol ointment:

• Ineffective as an antibacterial agent;
• You can not handle the deep wounds;
• Not promotes active wound healing;
• It has a specific smell and unpleasant views.

The cost of one tube in different pharmacies varies between 37 and 50 rubles.

In this particular case Levomekol preparation and its effectiveness in compliance with the instructions for use have a distinct advantage (except rates). But if you want an ointment at a pharmacy is not available, it can be replaced by ihtiolovaya. However, to use the means necessary, taking into account all the nuances.

Levomekol or Vishnevsky ointment - which is better?

In levomekol and ointments Vishnevsky virtually the same tasks and the same range of effects. These drugs are used in the treatment of wounds, ulcers, etc. But, despite the fact ointments have different compositions and are perceived differently by patients.

Pros ointment Vishnevsky:

• Normalization of blood supply to the diseased tissue;
• Acceleration of wound healing;
• Drying of damaged tissues;
• When using ointments can rely on fast resorption of inflammation;
• Natural ingredients in the composition.

Minuses:

• Leaves fatty plaque (film) on the surface of the affected skin area, due to which the skin not receiving sufficient oxygen;
• Action ointment is noticeable only after 12 hours;
• It has a sharp and unpleasant odor;
• As an ointment applied to the affected area of ​​the body for a relatively long period, and has a specific texture, it is very easy to mess clothes means.

Cost ointment Vishnevsky in pharmacies is between 25 and 55 rubles.

This is not the most convenient in use of the drug, but it is able to become a serious competitor levomekol, including the price.

Levosin or Levomekol?

Levosin as a direct analog levomekol has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and necrolytic effect on the lesion (wound, ulcer, abscess, etc.). Applied topically.

Strengths Levosin:

• It is highly effective in the treatment of wounds;
• It gives an analgesic effect.

Weaknesses:

• Often its use causes a rash on the skin;
• It is not stored for a long time to print.

Pharmacies ointment can be purchased for about 80 rubles.

Weaknesses of the drug - a serious flaw, so be very careful to carry out treatment Levosin.

Voskopran with levomekol. Particularly instructions for use

Voskopran with levomekol - wound dressing antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.

action Armband
It is intended for the treatment of:	Instructions for use
· Dermatitis; · Lacerations; · Burns; · Abrasions; · Purulent wounds; · Skin (purulent) inflammations; · Bedsores; · Trophic ulcers; · Diabetic foot; · Abrasion.	After opening the package, you need to peel off the tape and apply a bandage to the wound. Then remove the extra protective film and put a bandage on top of the cheesecloth (several layers), securing it with a bandage. Change of dressings depends on the nature of the damage. A wound dressing to be put on the skin up to 10 days, but only under the close supervision of a physician.

Bandages Voskopran with levomekol sold at 1, 5, 10 and 30 pieces. packaged. The cost ranges between 350 and 2100 rubles.

Interactions with other drugs

One of the features levomekol - preparation is the subject of complex treatment, which should be applied based strictly on the instructions for use and instruction of the attending physician. However, the combination of the drug with another ointment-like efficiency unacceptable.

Contraindications

Chronic diseases obstacle to the use of drugs are not.

The drug has the following contraindications:

• hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy in a component.

Possible side effects

When you use rarely, you can watch the local allergic reaction in the local application of ointment - appear different rashes or redness. These symptoms most often associated with increased patient sensitivity to chloramphenicol.

Common side effects:

• skin rash;
• itching;
• redness;
• burning;
• local edema;
• hyperemia;
• angioedema;
• dermatitis.

Rare side effects:

• generalized weakness
• hives.

Overdose

Overdose means possible in very rare cases. Even if necessary, treatment of extensive burns or wound surfaces, the probability is extremely small overdose.

However, an overdose may increase manifestations of adverse reactions.

Long-term (more than 5-7 days in a row), an external application can trigger the development of contact sensitization that can cause reactions hypersensitivity next application of ointments or formulations for the systemic use, composed dioksometiltetragidropirimidin and chloramphenicol.

Interaction with other drugs

Interaction ointment Levomekol with drugs to date is not set.

Storage conditions

Stored Levomekol ointment according to the instructions for use by children and away from exposure to sunlight, air at a temperature not more than 20 degrees.

Shelf life

The preparation is fit for 2 years. Do not apply the ointment after the expiry date.

Conditions of supply of pharmacies

Levomekol ointment can be bought without a prescription.

special instructions

means to avoid falling on the mucous membranes and eyes. If ointment fell into the mouth or swallowed, it is necessary to wash out the stomach with activated charcoal.

According to doctors about the effectiveness of the drug

Ointment Levomekol - effective against pathogens plurality of pyogenic infections preparation possessing anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, and anti-edematous action.

In the absence of contraindications and minimal adverse effects, ointment Levomekol applies not only during pregnancy but also during childhood. Conditional restrictions for use of the drug is considered to be the age of children under 1 year.

Ointment is applied topically in the form of bandages, gauze in the form of applications, as well as by administration directly in an ointment suppurative cavity. Practical experience of many experts has proven highly effective ointment Levomekol when used according to instructions, not only in medical institutions, but also for home use.

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