A person is used to using antibacterial drugs. Without them, many diseases would be incurable or even fatal. Antibiotics have different forms of release. In the pharmacy you can buy solutions for injections, tablets, capsules, inhalation devices and local remedies. The latter will be discussed later, in particular, you will learn how the “Heliomycin Ointment” is used.
Characteristic and Description
“Heliomycin ointment” refers to antibiotics and disinfectants. The drug is available in tubes. The medicine is effective against gram-positive bacteria. Also, with its help, several other microorganisms are eliminated. The drug is used up to two times a day. If necessary, the product is applied under a bandage or on cotton swabs. Close the treated wound should not be earlier than 20-30 minutes after applying the drug. Therapy lasts from one to two weeks.
Heliomycin Ointment is purchased without special purpose. The active substance of the drug is heliomycin. The tool is widely used in surgery, otorhinolaryngology, traumatology, cosmetology and other branches of medicine. Despite the fact that the medication is an antibiotic, it is often used by patients on their own. Consider what information contains information on the preparation "Heliomycin Ointment" instruction.
Purpose and limitations: what helps the medicine from?
Heliomycin Ointment is effective in controlling microbes sensitive to heliomycin. The use of the drug is justified in the following pathologies:
- rhinitis of bacterial origin;
- pyoderma and eczema;
- trophic ulcers and bedsores;
- acne vulgaris and boils;
- nipple cracks in nursing mothers, accompanied by purulent discharge;
- pemphigus newborns ;
- varicose ulcers;
- non-healing wounds of soft tissues and skin integument.
The instructions for use of the drug indicate that a contraindication to use is only hypersensitivity. But many doctors also do not recommend using the medicine during pregnancy (first trimester).
"Heliomycin ointment": analogues of the drug
To date, no absolute structural analogue has been produced. The medication is unique in its composition. But the consumer may well acquire substitutes having other active substances. "Heliomycin ointment" and its analogues in this case will have the same effect. Such drugs are always chosen by the doctor, taking into account individual characteristics. Not the least importance is the type of pathology.
Replace the antibacterial ointment with the following means:
- Levomekol.
- Sulfargin.
- "Solcoseryl."
- Eplan et al.
Often, instead of a medication, consumers purchase an "Ichthyol" or "Vishnevsky" ointment. But these drugs are not able to cope with some of the above pathologies. Therefore, to select the right therapy, you should contact your doctors. Have a good health!