Oxolinic ointment: instructions for use, analogues and reviews

Oxolinic ointment is a drug that helps prevent various viruses in the skin cells and mucous membranes. The medicine was synthesized in the USSR in 1970, and in 2000 its analogues appeared. Instructions for use of oxolinic ointment include the rules for using the drug.

Indications

Before using the tool, you should read the instructions for oxolinic ointment. This drug should be used for:

1. Viral diseases of the mucous membrane of the eyes. Conjunctivitis is considered a common occurrence - a complication after a cold or herpes. The symptoms of such an ailment include redness of the eyes and severe lacrimation. Confirmation of the disease is carried out by a blood test.
2. Viral skin lesions. From many infections, oxolin is powerless, but for the prevention of secondary infection it is used for herpes and herpes. Both ailments are expressed as ulcers with white contents.
3. Runny nose. It is difficult to determine the cause of rhinitis on its own, so it is advisable to use the recommendations of a doctor.
4. Herpes stomatitis. This is a common ailment of preschoolers. It manifests itself in the form of ulcers with white plaque from the oral cavity. First, with stomatitis, a high temperature occurs, which is accompanied by drowsiness and high viscosity of saliva.

According to reviews, many people use oxolin to treat the above ailments. It is only necessary to follow the instructions, and then the likelihood of harm is excluded.

Prevention

The instructions for the use of oxolinic ointment say that it is more often used as a prophylaxis of diseases than for treatment. The tool is necessary to prevent the following ailments:

1. Influenza, SARS.
2. Adenovirus infection.
3. Shingles.
4. Molluscum contagiosum.
5. Papilloma virus warts.
6. Dermatitis Dühring.

Oxolinic ointment is not used to prevent bacterial infections, for example, with angina, laryngitis, pharyngitis. Because of this, when visiting patients, you need to use a cotton-gauze dressing. It is desirable to exclude the risk of infection in other ways.

Although there is an instruction for oxolinic ointment, it is better to consult a doctor before treatment with such a drug. But within reasonable limits independent use is allowed. According to reviews, the ointment is effective for both prevention and treatment.

Forms and dosage

In its pure form, oxolin is a white powder that dissolves in water. But it quickly decomposes, so they sell it in pharmacies only in the form of an ointment. The instructions for oxolinic ointment contain information about the composition. In addition to the active substance, the medicine contains petrolatum.

The ointment may include 0.25% or 3% oxolin. The first remedy is used to treat the mucous membranes, and the second for the skin. It can be white or yellowish in color. In rare cases, it is translucent or blue. Deviations from such flowers confirm the damage to the medicine. Then it should not be used for treatment.

The medicine is sold in large (30 g) and small (10 g) tubes. If it is needed for long-term treatment, then it is advisable to buy in reserve. As a prevention of colds, it is more convenient to use a small package. Judging by the reviews, the drug is used during the incidence, which reduces the risk of colds.

Storage

The instructions for oxolinic ointment indicate the rules for storing the medicine. Depending on its type, the period may be 2 or 3 years. You can find out this information on the packaging or in the package insert. Storage temperature is 5-15 degrees. This means that the most suitable place would be a refrigerator, a cellar, a vestibule.

The manufacturer did not provide information about the shelf life at room temperature. But usually the ointment is kept in these conditions. In this case, you need to control the smell, color and consistency of the drug. Probably, at the end of the term, the active component will lose its properties, and the ointment will be useless. As you can see from the reviews, most people store the medicine at room temperature.

The use of ointment 3%

Tips for using the product are different, it all depends on the concentration. Improper use of the medicine causes or exacerbates side effects, and also leads to allergies.

Instructions for use of oxolin ointment 3% contains information on the purpose and rules of use. Previously, such a medicine was used in the treatment of warts, papillomas. Now this method is outdated, since it is proved that many other drugs are considered effective. It is known that celandine juice will help cure warts faster. But you do not need to abandon oxolin, since they can treat the affected areas several times a day for 1-2 months.

The instructions for a 3 percent oxolinic ointment say that it can be used as a prophylaxis for skin ailments. It must be applied to the area of ​​intended contact with the patient. Often the hands are at risk. Ailments such as papilloma, molluscum contagiosum can be transmitted due to handshakes.

The use of ointment 0.25%

Instructions for the use of oxolin ointment 0.25% indicate that it is used in the treatment of viral conjunctivitis. But this should be done in the absence of more effective drugs. Ointment should be treated with an eyelid 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks.

Treatment of herpes stomatitis is performed after cleansing the affected area from crusts with sea buckthorn or liquid paraffin. Just before that, it is advisable to rinse your mouth with calendula or chamomile. Rules of use are similar to those described above.

The main scope of the ointment is the prevention of a cold of the viral type. The duration of treatment can reach 30 days. The drug needs to lubricate the nose in the nasal passages 2-3 times a day, which will prevent infection. To do this, it is advisable to use a cotton swab, applying a little medicine to it.

Mode of application

Instructions for use of oxolin ointment include doses and number of procedures:

1. With an adenoviral infection, the medicine (0.25%) must be laid on the eyelid up to 3 times a day.
2. With a runny nose of a viral type, an ointment of 0.25% is applied to the mucous membranes of the nose up to 3 per day for 4-5 days.
3. For the prevention of influenza, ARVI treat the mucous membranes of the nose 2-3 times a day.
4. In the treatment of simple lichen dermatitis, 3% ointment is used on clean skin up to 3 times a day. Treatment is from 14 days to 2 months.

Contraindications

In the instructions for the use of oxolinic ointment, there is information about contraindications. Means with any concentration should not be used for allergies. The drug may increase its symptoms. Due to side effects, it may be more difficult to identify the causes of the disease. It is important to familiarize yourself with the use of oxolin ointment during pregnancy. Instructions for use include rules in this regard.

Another contraindication is sensitivity to the components of the ointment. But you can only find out about this in an experienced way. If symptoms such as burning, swelling, rhinitis do not disappear within a few minutes, then treatment should not be continued. According to reviews, such symptoms in humans are practically not manifested.

During pregnancy

Before starting treatment, you need to read the instructions for use of oxolinic ointment. Can I use it during pregnancy or not? This issue is controversial. It is believed that the benefits of using the medicine should exceed the harm to the health of the child and the expectant mother.

Against the use of the drug is the fact that it is perfectly absorbed into the blood through the mucous membranes. This means that, although the drug is applied topically, the body receives about 20% of the active component in the treatment of mucous membranes and 5% with application to the skin.

But oxolin is not able to accumulate in the body, in addition, it is excreted in the urine in less than a day, so you should not be afraid of long-term consequences. Numerous observations have not shown undesirable effects when taking medication during pregnancy. Only at this time should the ointment be used for peak colds. Influenza can be even more dangerous for a child compared to oxolin.

For children

Instructions for use oxolinic ointment contains the basic rules for use in childhood. According to her, the medicine can be used from 2 years. Until this age, ointment should not be used for the following reasons:

1. Small nasal passages of the child can be blocked if you bring a lot of funds.
2. The lacrimal passages, nasal canal, middle ear are close and interact well. This means that with infection, its spread to neighboring cavities may follow.
3. Due to a clot of ointment that a child can inhale with his nose, there is a risk of causing airway obstruction. This also occurs due to the narrowness of the trachea. The symptom is a whistling sound when inhaled.

Treatment will be effective if you use the tool according to the instructions. Oxolinic ointment for children up to a year should not be used. Some parents use the medicine to treat young children. These actions are justified by the following:

1. A child may attract the attention of parents with discomfort.
2. It is planned to leave the house during colds.
3. Children are not breastfed.

When treating children, the instruction of oxolinic ointment recommends applying the drug to the nasal cavity for prophylactic purposes. Parents should carefully follow this procedure.

Side effects

Instructions for oxolinic ointment contains information about side effects. One of them is burning. Moreover, it can appear on the skin and mucous membranes. Rhinitis rarely appears. Normally, these effects last no more than 1-2 minutes.

Analogs

2 analogues are produced - Oxonaphthalene and Tetraxaline. The first was produced in Ukraine in the period 2000-2009. Now it is not available. In therapeutic action, it is similar to oxolin. Tetraxoline is produced in the Russian Federation. Production began in 2008, the validity period of registration is not over yet.

Substitutes for oxolinic ointment include:

1. Viferon. The medicine is available in the form of an ointment, gel for local use, but there are also rectal suppositories. It has interferon - a component that triggers a cycle of antiviral immunity reactions. The drug is normally tolerated, can be used during pregnancy and lactation. "Viferon" is used in the prevention of viral infections.
2. Arbidol. The medicine includes umifenovir, a component that inhibits the activity of the virus and protects it from merging with the cells of the body. "Arbidol" is in tablets and capsules. With him, the course of colds is facilitated, in addition, it serves to prevent flu.
3. Derinat. The tool has a powerful immunomodulatory effect. It is released in the form of a solution. The medicine is used both as a spray and intravenously. Although effective, it still has a side effect. It is used as a cold prevention. Intolerance is considered a contraindication, it is advisable to consult a doctor before using it.
4. "Vitaon." The medicine includes plant extracts that increase the protective functions of the body. It has a wide spectrum of action. The drug is made in the form of an oil essence, used externally.

There is a lot of debate among doctors about the effectiveness of the drug. Many experts note the efficiency of the drug. Oxolinic ointment can protect a person from infection. But the result should not be calculated at 100% either, since there is still a risk of infection.