A lot of hormonal ointments are currently available, and it is not easy to choose a good drug.
"Belosalik" ointment - instructions
"Belosalik" ointment refers to the pharmacological group of combination preparations that contain glucocorticosteroids. Nonproprietary international name: betamethasone with salicylic acid. In pharmacies, a prescription is available.
Application - external. Active substances (per 1 g): betamethasone dipropionate (0.64 mg, which is equal to 0.5 mg of the drug) and salicylic acid (30 mg). In the role of excipients used mineral oil and petroleum jelly.
"Belosalik" ointment is available in tubes with a capacity of 30 g, packed in cardboard boxes. The main active ingredient of the drug is betamethasone. It stops inflammation, a good antiallergen, stops itching. It also has an antiproliferative effect.
Belosalik ointment is indicated for use with:
- neurodermatitis;
psoriasis
- dyshidrotic, seborrheic and tylotic eczema;
- lichen planus;
- chronic discoid lupus erythematosus;
- ichthyosis and ichthyotic skin lesions;
- seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp;
- asbestos deprivation;
- lichen planus of the scalp (in both children and adults).
When applied to the affected areas, the effect of the ointment is active and quick. There is a decrease in symptoms such as erythema, edema, lichenification, not to mention subjective sensations (itching, irritation, pain).
Salicylic acid, due to its keratolytic effect, cleanses the affected areas from scales, facilitating the rapid absorption of betamethasone into the skin, and also maintains the acidity level of the skin, preventing bacterial and fungal infections.
Contraindications to the use of the drug "Belosalik" (ointment) are: an increased degree of sensitivity to betamethasone, salicylic acid or other components of the ointment. Its use is not recommended for:
- skin tuberculosis ;
- cutaneous manifestations of syphilis;
- chicken pox;
- viral infections of the skin, skin reactions after vaccination;
- open wounds, trophic ulcers;
- eels.
Contraindicated in babies up to 6 months.
Adverse reactions are mild and are completely reversible. It may occur (but rarely), as with other glucocorticosteroids, itching and redness, burning, atrophic changes, secondary skin infections, etc.
Long-term continuous use (especially in large areas of the skin) of Belosalik ointment is fraught with systematization of side effects that are associated with suppression of the functions of the adrenal cortex. If during treatment hypersensitivity appears or side effects occur, then therapy should be stopped and consult a doctor.
The interaction of the active active substance - betamethasone dipropionate - with other medications (in terms of any reactions) has not been identified.
Possible during the application of skin irritation in cases of using ointments with cosmetic and dermatological agents. The same reactions are possible when combined with alcohol-containing agents and a drying soap with a medical soap.
With prolonged and continuous use, an overdose is possible (the risk is especially high in children). It usually appears on large areas of the skin surface, as well as if applied to a damaged surface (for example, with scratches, wounds).
Ointment "Belosalik" is used only on smooth skin. Apply in small amounts to areas requiring treatment twice a day, rubbing with light movements. In some mild cases, it is enough to apply the ointment once. A continuous course of treatment lasts from three to four weeks. Belosalik, reviews of which are very good, is very popular among the population.