Ointment "Flucinar" is part of a group of medicinal glucocorticosteroid drugs that are intended for external use.
The drug "Flucinar" (ointment): instructions and therapeutic effect
The main active component of the drug is fluocinol acetonide, which is a synthetic glucocorticosteroid. The agent is perfectly adsorbed through the skin. It is enough to apply a small dose of ointment to the skin to cause a decrease in the production of ACTH, to inhibit the pituitary gland of the adrenal system. The drug "Flucinar" (ointment), the instruction states, has an anti-inflammatory effect. This is made possible by the inhibition of prostaglandins and leukotrienes. In addition, the drug has a vasoconstrictor effect, can reduce the severity of exudative symptoms. The medicine has anti-allergic properties, which are to reduce the severity of reactions with hypersensitivity. The drug is best absorbed when applied to damaged areas of the skin, anatomical folds, or to the face.
The drug "Flucinar" (ointment): instructions and indications
The tool is used to treat a variety of acute dermatitis, which are non-infectious in nature. In the treatment of severe forms, which are accompanied by skin itching and hyperkeratosis, the drug "Flucin" (ointment) is also effective. The instruction indicates that the drug is prescribed for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis and atopic, lichen and flat, psoriasis. With the help of a medication, they affect contact eczema.
Means "Flucinar" (ointment): instructions, price
Doctors recommend using the following regimen. The medication must be applied to the affected areas of the skin with a thin layer. With eczema, you can use the ointment under the dressing. However, in such a situation, you will have to do daily dressings. The duration of therapy should not exceed 2 weeks, while the consumed volume cannot be more than two tubes of the drug "Flucinar" (ointment). The price of the drug is 176 rubles.
Side effects
The use of ointments can cause allergic manifestations, urticaria, burning, contact dermatitis, itching. In some situations, excessive growth or loss of hair, furunculosis, discoloration, thinning or dryness of the skin, and the appearance of blackheads are possible. When applied under a bandage, pressure may increase, edema, and weakening of immunity can occur.
Contraindications
It is forbidden to use the medication for any infections, individual intolerance, in the post-vaccination period. Do not prescribe medication for children under two years of age, in early pregnancy. It is not recommended to use the ointment for more than two weeks, since the risk of side effects increases sharply. For children, the ointment is applied once a day to a small area only if there are clear indications. Do not allow the medicine to get on your face or folds of skin.
The medicine "Flucin": analogues
Analogues of the drug are Sinaflan, Flucort, Sinoderm.