Sinaflan, analogues of the drug (Flucinar, Fluciderm, and others) are glucocorticoid (hormonal) drugs for external use. The use of these medicines can reduce inflammatory manifestations on the skin.
Sinaflan ointment has an antipruritic, decongestant, anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effect. When applied to the skin, rapid absorption of the drug is noted. Metabolism (decay) occurs in the liver. Excretion is carried out with urine.
In clinical practice, for allergic and inflammatory skin diseases of a non-microbial nature, Sinaflan ointment is often prescribed. The use of the drug is recommended for seborrheic dermatitis (inflammation of the scalp, provoked by increased work of the sebaceous glands). Indications include eczema of different localization and origin. With neurodermatitis (a skin disease of an allergic nature), Sinaflan ointment is prescribed. Application recommended for lichen planus, burns.
Indications should include systemic connective tissue diseases (for example, scleroderma, lupus erythematosus). In psoriasis (a non-infectious disease of a chronic course), Sinaflan ointment is prescribed to relieve the condition. The use of the drug is also recommended for relieving skin itching, which appeared, for example, from insect bites. Prescribe a medicine for other chronic forms of allergic and inflammatory diseases, non-infectious in nature, complicated by dry skin. In some cases, in the treatment of infections in combination with antifungal and antimicrobial agents, Sinaflan ointment is also prescribed.
The use of the drug. Instruction manual
Problem areas of the skin before applying the drug should be wiped with a disinfectant solution. Ointment is used on small areas of the cover. The medicine is applied in a thin layer, gently rubbed. The use of ointment is not recommended more than four times a day, longer than two consecutive weeks. If necessary, continue use after consulting a doctor. Gauze dressing is allowed (in a small area of the lesion).
Contraindications
Sinaflan ointment is not prescribed for hypersensitivity to its components.
The drug should not be used for fungal, viral, microbial diseases of the skin as a monotherapy. Use is allowed in combination with other means.
Sinaflan ointment should not be used for itching of the perineum and anus, skin tuberculosis.
The use of the drug is contraindicated in any tumor processes of the skin, due to the fact that the drug stimulates the development of neoplasms. You should not apply the remedy for trophic ulcers on the legs caused by varicose veins, as edema intensifies and vascular permeability increases. In cases of syphilis on the skin, the Sinaflan medicine should also not be used.
The drug is not prescribed for children under the age of one year, including with signs of sweating in infants. This is due to the risk of bacterial infection.
The drug "Sinaflan" during pregnancy and lactation is also contraindicated.
Particular caution should be exercised when prescribing the drug to adolescents during puberty. When using the drug for rosacea and acne vulgaris, there is a risk of developing an exacerbation of the disease.
The use of Sinaflan ointment should be agreed with the doctor.
According to many patients, the drug is quite effective. As the advantages of the remedy, most note the rapid onset of an antipruritic effect, affordable cost. As a rule, the drug is well tolerated. However, if any adverse reactions occur, discontinue use and consult a doctor.