Ointment "Contractubex" is used to treat scars of various origins. This is a combined drug that quickly penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin and affects cell regeneration.
Ointment "Contractubex": properties and composition
The properties of this drug are due to the influence on the body of its main components:
- onion extract - has anti-inflammatory and fibrinolytic properties;
- heparin - eliminates the risk of blood clots;
- allantoin - improves skin permeability to other components of the drug, relieves itching and burning, which accompanies the process of scar formation;
When using the gel, cell regeneration is accelerated, while the proliferation of keloid fibroblasts is inhibited. The drug stops the pathological proliferation of collagen fibers.
Ointment "Contractubex": indications for use
This tool is used in medicine to eliminate scars. It is used in the following cases:
- keloid or pathologically overgrown scars, which, as a rule, occur after injuries, operations, severe burns, amputations, etc.
- joint ankylosis;
- tendon contractures resulting from injury;
- atrophic scars ;
Use the gel "Contractubex" from stretch marks that arose after pregnancy. By the way, quite often, doctors prescribe this drug as a prophylaxis, mainly to patients who have suffered an injury or surgery. Healing scars is much easier if they are just starting to form. Removing old scars is almost impossible.
Ointment "Contractubex": instructions for use
First you need to clean the place where the scar forms. In the event that the scar is already old and fully formed, it is best to carry out the procedure after a hot bath or shower.
Squeeze a small amount of gel from the tube and gently rub into the scar tissue. Continue massaging until the ointment is completely absorbed. If the scar is old and hard, then use a little more means and apply a bandage to the affected area overnight.
The procedure is recommended to be repeated two or three times a day. As for the duration of treatment, it all depends on the time of occurrence of the scar, its structure. The course can last from several months to several years.
Sometimes when using the gel in the treated areas of the skin there is a burning sensation. This is normal, as it indicates active processes of tissue regeneration and transformation. Because of this, do not refuse treatment. If the burning sensation is too strong, then you should make an appointment with a doctor.
Ointment "Contractubex": contraindications and side effects
In fact, this tool practically does not cause any adverse reactions and has no contraindications. It is allowed to use for children, pregnant women, mothers during lactation. But there is one caveat - refuse to use if you are allergic to any component of the gel.
As for the side effects, it is mainly a rash, itching, redness, in a word, an allergic skin reaction.
To date, there is no data on how an overdose manifests itself or how the drug is combined with other drugs.
Perhaps for some reason you cannot use the Kontraktubeks gel. Its analogues - "Mederma", "Solcoseryl" are also quite effective.
Reviews
Customer reviews are mostly good. Of course, the medicine does not have a miraculous effect and will not relieve scars in two days, but the effect is, and quite significant. The only negative, according to patients, is the high cost of the product, which is especially felt with long-term treatment.