Nowadays, more and more cases of the development of various skin diseases are encountered: dermatitis, eczema, neurodermatitis, etc. Moreover, they are observed in both adults and children.
An excellent assistant for the treatment of such troubles will be the natural preparation "Irikar". Instructions for use, effectiveness, reviews of the drug - we will consider these and other issues in more detail.
Indications for use of ointment or cream "Irikar"
Irikar (ointment and cream) has an anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and antipruritic effect. Therefore, they are used to eliminate such diseases:
- dermatitis;
- eczema;
- neurodermatitis;
- atopic dermatitis.
Unlike other drugs that treat the same diseases, Irikar (ointment and cream) is not hormonal, but natural in origin.
The tool perfectly eliminates redness, swelling, inflammation and itching of the skin that can occur as a result of skin diseases or after insect bites. In addition, as a result of prolonged use, Irikar eliminates the problems associated with pruritus and scratching: thickening and peeling of the skin.
The drug acts very gently, therefore its application is allowed not only on parts of the body, but also on the skin of the face.
There are some differences between the ointment and the Irikar cream. Ointment is usually used for peeling the skin and its pronounced dryness, while another form of the drug "Irikar" - cream - successfully copes with the treatment of dermatitis, redness and swelling.
Due to their good tolerance, they can be used for a long period.
Composition of ointment and cream "Irikar", release form
For sale, the drug is packaged in a cardboard box, which contains:
- aluminum tube (50 g) with Irikar ointment or cream;
- instructions for use of the drug.
The composition of the ointment "Irikar" includes the following components: active substance (matrix tincture), lanolin-alcohol ointment, purified water, liquid paraffin, lanolin. The ointment has a light yellow color and a uniform consistency.
The composition of the cream "Irikar" includes the active substance (matrix tincture), potassium hydroxide, ethylene glycol mono-and distearate self-emulsifying (dragil), liquid paraffin, glycerol, purified water, benzyl alcohol, isopromilistat. The cream is brilliant, has a yellowish color.
Ointment and cream "Irikar": instructions for use and dosage
In the absence of any special contraindications, Irikar cream or ointment should be applied a thin layer on clean skin three times a day. For a greater therapeutic effect, the drug must be rubbed into the skin using light and smooth movements.
This dosage is for adults and children older than one year. For children under one year of pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding, the required dosage is selected by the doctor individually, taking into account all the characteristics of the body.
Contraindications and features of the use of ointment and cream "Irikar"
The use of the drug for the treatment of children under the age of 1 year is not recommended.
The use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation is possible only after consulting a doctor.
In addition, the use of the drug is contraindicated for people with hypersensitivity to its components: alcohol based on lanolin in ointment or benzyl alcohol in cream.
Side effects on the drug can occur in the form of an allergic reaction to one of its components, but this happens extremely rarely. If the condition worsens, it is necessary to consult a doctor to eliminate the negative consequences and possible replacement of the drug.
Checking the interaction of the drug with other drugs has not been conducted.
Storage conditions and validity of the ointment and cream "Irikar"
Funds are available for sale without a doctor’s prescription.
They need to be stored at a temperature not lower than 0 and not more than 25 degrees Celsius.
The shelf life of the ointment is 5 years. Cream "Irikar" is stored a little less - 3 years. Moreover, in both cases, an open tube of medicine can be stored for no more than 6 months from the moment of the first opening.
It is strictly forbidden to use the product after its expiration date!
Ointment and cream "Irikar": price
Despite the fact that the Irikar is not manufactured in Russia, but in Europe (to be more precise, in Germany), its cost cannot be called undeservedly high.
The price of ointment is in the range of 284-365 rubles per package. Cream is almost half more expensive, and its cost reaches 748-769 rubles per package.
Customer reviews on the use of cream and ointment "Irikar"
Opinions about the drug in most cases are positive. Satisfied customers talk about the high speed and effectiveness of the Irikar product. Reviews indicate that in the case of eczema on the hands, improvements were observed already on the second day of using the cream: itching decreased markedly. After only five days, the condition of the skin on the hands improved. And as a result of treatment throughout the year, the disease completely ceased to manifest itself. And this taking into account the fact that in-patient treatment, which preceded the use of Irikar cream, did not bring significant results.
Another important plus of the drug "Irikar" is the price. Indeed, the ratio of high efficiency and affordable price range cannot but rejoice.
If you accidentally forget the required dosage prescribed by your doctor, or you are interested in additional information about the cream or ointment "Irikar", the instructions for use (which is in each package) will come to the rescue. It contains all the necessary information about the drug, starting with the name of the manufacturer and ending with the term and storage conditions.
Everyone knows that natural-based products are the most effective and harmless. Irikar was no exception to this rule.