In the article, we consider the analogues of "Zerkalin" and reviews about the drug.
People often come across acne, which does not depend on age and gender, but most often a similar problem manifests itself in adolescents. Because of acne, people are shy of their own reflection in the mirror, because they appear several at a time and cause a lot of inconvenience. You can get rid of acne folk remedies, but they are not as effective as medicinal ones. Among these drugs is Zerkalin, which will help remove blackheads.
Medium and mild forms of acne can be treated with antibiotics, including clindamycin. Thanks to this substance, the protein is not synthesized in the microbe cell, which causes the destruction of pathogenic bacteria, whose vital activity causes the appearance of blackheads.
Analogs of "Zerkalin" are described in detail below.
Composition and form of release
The drug contains clindamycin hydrochloride in an amount of 1.14 grams in one hundred milliliters. Available in the form of an alcohol solution of 1%.
The composition of the analogues of "Zerkalin" is exactly the same.
Indications and contraindications
The medication is prescribed for the treatment of acne (acne).
The use of the product is not allowed in the following cases:
- simultaneous use of muscle relaxants;
- pseudomembranous colitis;
- age up to twelve years;
- excessive sensitivity to the active substance;
- lactation period;
- Crohn's disease.
Side effects
The Zerkalin solution can cause redness, irritation, peeling, burning, skin dryness at the site of application. Secretion of the skin may increase. With absorption, the possibility of abdominal pain, diarrhea is likely, pseudomembranous enterocolitis rarely develops. In case of contact with eyes, burning sensation is felt in them.
Instructions for use
The drug is used externally. Before applying it, the inflamed area needs to be cleaned and dried. The tool is applied in the morning and evening. To get the effect, continue treatment for one and a half to two months, if necessary - six months.
In the instructions for use there is a warning that it is necessary to avoid contact of the acne product with the oral cavity and eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after use. In case of accidental contact of the drug with these areas, rinse them with water in large quantities.
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Reviews
Patients who have used Zerkalin for rash leave positive feedback. According to them, after a few days with treatment, the number of acne is reduced by 50%, inflammation and redness disappear. External treatment usually does not cause systemic side effects and skin hypersensitivity. Everyone notes that this tool is much more effective than drugs based on tetracycline, for example, tetracycline ointment. The solution is called a real savior, a real effect is noted even after many years of unsuccessful attempts to treat other drugs.
There are reviews on the use of the drug for the severe nature of acne. It is noted that treatment in this case only with topical antibiotic use is not very rational and effective - the solution does not affect all stages of acne pathogenesis. Systemic appointments by a specialist of existing antibiotics, hormones and retinoids are necessary. With prolonged local treatment, there is a likelihood of the formation of resistance of pathogenic flora.
There are negative reviews about Zerkalin, which say that this is not the best way to treat acne. The antibiotic is dissolved in alcohol (96%). It dries the upper skin layer, while one of the causes of acne under the skin is its drying out, which is why inflammation cannot go out for a long time.
Analogs of "Zerkalin"
Recommended analogues are medicines with the most similar content and the same healing properties. There are both cheap and expensive analogues of the Zerkalin solution.
Its analogues having the same active substance. These are the preparations “Klindovit”, “Klenzit-S”, “Klindatop”, “Dalacin T”. We will describe the most popular.
Clindamycin and preparations based on it
This is the most popular analogue of Zerkalin in Russia.
Clindamycin is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, which is a semi-synthetic analogue of the natural antibiotic lincomycin, and therefore it is one of the linkosamides. It functions with the 50S subunit of the ribosome membrane and inhibits protein synthesis in bacterial cells. The antibiotic is especially effective against gram-positive bacteria, including propionibacteria and staphylococci. Inhibition of the vital activity of these microorganisms can cure acne and prevent the occurrence of new rashes.
To get rid of acne, clindamycin is used externally, while it can be both the main method of therapy and an adjunct in the treatment of a systemic nature. Positive results, in particular, can be achieved by combining an antibiotic with retinoids, zinc (derivatives of vitamin A) or benzoyl peroxide. However, it is important to mention that clindamycin is not used simultaneously with another antibiotic, for example, erythromycin, since they reduce to zero the effects of each other.
In any case, you need to remember that over time, in relation to any antibiotics, bacteria develop resistance (resistance), so with a repeated treatment course it is unlikely to achieve complete cleansing of the skin from acne.
That is why it is necessary to achieve a cure from the first course of using the remedy. Therefore, first of all, it is necessary to pass a skin scraping from a dermatologist to identify the flora (in order to detect the type of pathogen), and then start using the drug. Otherwise, you can start the pathological process and develop resistance to therapy in bacteria. Then you have to diligently and for a long time to select a medicine, and not the fact that it will be possible to eliminate acne forever. The antibiotic is not available in an independent dosage form, which would be intended to get rid of acne, but it is the active substance of several drugs that can be used in this area.
Dalacin
The analogue of “Zerkalin”, “Dalacin” has a wide range of effects, as it contains clindamycin. The tool is very effective in the fight against acne, boils and acne. It can be used both independently and in combination with other drugs. In any case, treatment with this medicine can only be prescribed by a dermatologist.
Like any other antibiotic-containing drug, Dalacin gel can gradually become addictive. It can be recognized in the absence of effect and acne remaining on the face. In this case, you need to choose another medicinal or cosmetic remedy against acne. In general, this medicine is very effective, but until a certain time. Addiction in some begins literally after a few months, while others may appear after a year of continuous use. Each organism has its own characteristics. After reading the patient reviews, in any case, we can conclude that the drug really helps to fight acne with both small acne and severe forms of acne.
The gel is used only topically in the treatment of acne. It can be prescribed at the same time as other rash medications. Regarding the dosage, it must be said that the gel is applied two to three times a day on the inflamed areas of the skin. It is contraindicated in patients with allergic reactions to the composition.
What other analogues does Zerkalin have?
"Klindovit"
It is produced in tubes of 30 ml and costs from 200 to 300 rubles. The active ingredient is clindamycin phosphate, the concentration of which per one gram of the drug is equal to ten milligrams. The drug must be kept in the refrigerator to preserve all its healing properties.
The gel is applied to problem skin areas with a thin layer two to three times a day. At the same time, you can use other medicines, for example, the therapeutic course with Effezel becomes the best choice.
The duration of the drug on average is from 6 to 8 weeks, however, it can continue up to six months. This treatment allows you to destroy the bacteria that cause acne under the influence of clindamycin phosphate in the ducts of the sebaceous glands. This will additionally cause a decrease in the amount of cutaneous fatty acids from fourteen percent to two.
Analogues of Zerkalin solution can be purchased at any pharmacy.
Klenzit-S
Gel "Klenzit" is produced in tubes of 30 and 15 grams, it costs 500-800 rubles, which depends on the volume of capacity. This is a combined remedy, as it has two active components - clindamycin phosphate and adaptal, their content per gram of gel is equal to ten and one milligram, respectively.
“Clindamycin” is intended for antibacterial effect; adaptal is a retinoid metabolite with the following characteristics:
- has comedonolytic activity - acts on closed and open comedones;
- stabilizes the processes of cellular keratinization;
- helps to normalize the differentiation of follicular epithelial cells, so the formation of microcomedones occurs in smaller quantities.
“Klenzit-S”, thus, acts in a complex way, actively fighting inflamed acne. The gel is applied to cleaned and dried skin once a day with a thin layer, and it is better to do this at night. The area around the lips and eyes should be avoided when applied.
The effect of use is observed already in the first week, however, the total duration of the course on average ranges from 2 to 4 weeks. If the case is complex, the dermatologist may suggest that the patient apply the gel for three months.
This is confirmed by the instructions for use with the Zerkalin analogue.
Klindatop
An antibacterial agent for treating acne. Colorless transparent and thick gel for external use. Contains clindamycin in the form of phosphate in an amount of 10 milligrams.
Indicated for the treatment of moderate to mild forms of rash. Used externally.
You need to apply a thin layer on the inflamed area of cleaned and dried skin two to three times a day. It may take twelve weeks to show a therapeutic effect in treating a rash.
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