There is a certain group of drugs with the ability to fight inflammatory diseases without affecting the body as a whole. This feature is an undoubted plus, since most pharmaceutical preparations lead to the development of dysbiosis, as a result of which the balance between harmful and beneficial microorganisms located on the mucous membranes and skin of a person is upset.
Ointment "Levomekol", the use of which also does not harm the body, has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and regenerating properties. In addition, it has a hypertonic effect.
The drug "Levomekol", the use of which is carried out externally, contains methyluracil and chloramphenicol. These components are basic. The composition of the medication in question also includes ethylene glycol, which is an additional substance.
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic with a wide spectrum of action. It has a detrimental effect on pathogens, including streptococci, staphylococci, Escherichia coli and others.
The antimicrobial effect of chloramphenicol is a violation of protein synthesis produced by pathogenic microorganisms, which leads to their destruction and, consequently, to death. As a result of scientific research, it was found that the resistance of infectious pathogens to this substance develops rather slowly.
You should take into account the fact that this component can have a toxic effect on the hematopoiesis system (as a result, a decrease in the number of white and red blood cells). A large amount of chloramphenicol can cause mental disorders and confusion. That is why the drug "Levomekol" when breastfeeding (as well as during pregnancy) is not prescribed.
Let us consider in more detail the second active component of the drug - methyluracil. It is able to stimulate the metabolic processes occurring in the cells, has a beneficial effect on the healing of wounds of a different nature, restores tissues and eliminates the focus of inflammation.
Methyluracil also affects immunity. Firstly, it strengthens the resistance to diseases by stimulating the production of an additional volume of blood cells that protect the body (white blood cells). Secondly, it activates the production of a special protein - interferon, which has immunostimulating, antiviral and other biologically active qualities.
Ointment "Levomekol", the use of which is so popular, also includes polyethylene glycol. This element provides the absorbent property of the drug and its stability.
It is noted that the combined effect of all the substances that make up Levomekol enhances the therapeutic effect of the individual components of the drug. That is why the drug in question retains antibacterial activity even in the presence of necrotic masses formed in the process of decay, and pus.
Medication "Levomekol." Application for the treatment of diseases
The specified drug is indicated for getting rid of purulent wounds that are infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli, staphylococci and other mixed microflora. It reduces swelling and restores damaged tissue.
This pharmaceutical agent is widely used to treat severe forms of acute hemorrhoids with areas of necrosis.
Levomekol in gynecology is used to treat postpartum sutures (procedures are carried out for ten days). They are also lubricated by cracks in the nipples formed during breastfeeding.