Antibacterial ointments are widely used in surgery, cosmetology, pediatrics and other areas of medicine. The drugs are able to eliminate pathogens from the surface of the skin and mucous membranes. This, in turn, promotes wound healing. Now many drugs are known. One of them is lincomycin ointment. Instructions for use of this tool will be presented to your attention. It is also worth learning about the analogues of this medication. But you should not select them yourself. If necessary, consult a doctor.
The cost of the drug and its composition
You can buy medication without an appointment in each pharmacy. On “Linkomycin” the price is in the range from 60 to 100 rubles. The cost of an antibiotic depends on the volume of the tube. The manufacturer produces the medicine in packaging of 10 and 15 grams.
The main active ingredient is lincomycin. In the preparation, it is present in the form of hydrochloride monohydrate. One gram of ointment contains 20 mg of this component. That is why on the packaging you can see the name "Lincomycin Ointment 2%."
Prescribing medication
Lincomycin ointment is an antibiotic. Therefore, the drug is prescribed for bacterial diseases of the skin. The medication will be effective if microorganisms are sensitive to it. Infections and purulent diseases have become an indication for the use of ointments : erysipelas, furunculosis, phlegmon, pyoderma and others. The tool can be used to treat acne. Before starting therapy, you need to see a doctor and clarify the dosage and duration of the composition.
It is not recommended to use the product with hypersensitivity to the active substance and its derivatives. The medication is not prescribed for pregnant and lactating women, since the main component is able to be absorbed into the bloodstream. Also, the composition is not recommended for use in newborns up to 4-5 weeks of life.
Lincomycin ointment: application
A medicine is applied to the affected areas of the skin and soft tissues up to 3 times a day. The composition of the medicine does not require preliminary cleansing of the wound from hardened growths and pus. If necessary, the medication can be used in the form of a compress. To do this, you will need sterile tissue. The duration of therapy is determined by the condition of the patient and usually does not exceed 2 weeks. But it is worth remembering that antibacterial drugs are not intended for single use. The duration of their use is at least three days.
During treatment, you may notice rapid improvement and healing of the wound. But this does not mean that therapy should be interrupted. Be sure to continue using the drug as recommended by the doctor. Pay attention to the deterioration. The medication can cause side effects: dermatitis, urticaria, edema. If additional damage has appeared on the treated area, then it is necessary to stop treatment and urgently consult a physician.
Lincomycin ointment: analogues
In case of negative (side) reactions, the medication is replaced with another. Currently, lincomycin ointment is unique in its composition. You will not be able to find a medicine in the same form of release with an identical composition. Therefore, you will have to look for another substitute. It could be:
- Levomekol;
- ichthyol ointment ;
- Vishnevsky ointment;
- Sulfargin;
- "Baneocin";
- "Solcoseryl";
- Eplan and others.
Please note that the price of the drug "Linkomycin" is quite affordable. Whereas its analogues can cost several times more.
Finally
Purulent wounds that do not heal for a long time require the use of antibacterial drugs. Such compounds help clean the damaged surface, eliminate pathogens. Drugs improve and accelerate regeneration. But such medicines should not be used without medical prescription. Despite the fact that many antibiotics are OTC drugs, the possibility of their use should be considered by a doctor. If there is no effect within one week of treatment, you should also consult a specialist. Good luck!