One of the most common antimicrobial agents used in skin diseases is tetracycline ointment. Its use in medicine is quite extensive. She effectively fights many skin diseases caused by pathogenic microbes.
Description of the drug
Tetracycline ointment, the use of which is determined by its constituent substances, is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Today, this drug is rarely prescribed to patients due to the fact that new drugs are constantly appearing. However, most people who once used tetracycline ointment prefer it to more modern means. This is due to the fact that it is very easy to use, quite effective and affordable. All this makes this drug indispensable in most cases. There are two types of tetracycline ointment: 3% and 1%. The former is used to treat skin diseases, and the latter is for ocular diseases. In addition to the active component of tetracycline, the composition of the drug includes medical vaseline, as well as lanolin.
When tetracycline ointment is used
The use of this drug is effective for furunculosis, acne, acne, trophic ulcers, stomatitis, genitourinary and ENT infections,
inflammation of the hair follicles. The ointment is applied twice a day. In some cases, a dressing may be used. To do this, the ointment is applied to several times folded gauze and applied to a sore spot. Change the bandage every twelve hours. It should be noted that tetracycline ointment, the average price of which is 35 Russian rubles per pack, is an excellent remedy for acne and acne. Apply to pimples it should be as often as possible. It is best to do this a few hours before going out, as the ointment is quite oily. Treatment may take a couple of days or several weeks. It all depends on the severity of a particular disease.
Side effects
A very effective and common remedy for acne and acne is tetracycline ointment. Its use at home is considered safe. However, in order to avoid undesirable consequences (due to improper use), it is best to consult with your doctor first. The specialist will explain how to apply it and in what quantities. With independent uncontrolled treatment, itching, burning and redness of the skin may appear. In this case, you must immediately stop using the ointment. In rare cases, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, constipation, vomiting and nausea, diarrhea, dysphagia, allergic reactions and edema are observed. If you find the symptoms listed above, be sure to consult a doctor.
Contraindications
Ointment is not recommended for people with sensitivity to the main substance of the drug, with impaired kidney and liver function, with leukopenia, fungal skin diseases, conjunctivitis, trachoma, blepharitis, kurate. In addition, tetracycline ointment is contraindicated in children under eight years of age and pregnant women.