The medicine "Advantan" is a non-halogenated synthetic glucocorticosteroid used topically. The drug has anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is able to reduce the manifestation of both objective (edema, erythema, lichenification, thickening of the skin), and subjective symptoms (itching, discomfort, sensation of irritation).
The drug is available in several forms, each of which has its own composition.
- Fatty ointment for external use. The main active ingredient is 0.1% methylprednisolone aceponate. Additional - liquid, as well as white soft paraffin, castor oil, wax (microcrystalline).
- Ointment. The active substance is similar. Among the auxiliary ones - Degilmus E, white wax, soft paraffin, prepared water, little liquid paraffin.
- Emulsion intended for outdoor use. The active substance is methylprednisolone aceponate (0.1%). Auxiliary - glycerin, sovtisan, stearyl alcohol, triglycerides, alcohol (benzyl), prepared water.
- Cream. The main active ingredient is 0.1% methylprednisolone aceponate. Additional - glycerin, glycerol monostearate, Sovtisan, solid fat, water (prepared), benzyl alcohol.
The drug "Advantan" (ointment), the instruction informs, is indicated for use to get rid of the following diseases:
- contact, atopic or allergic dermatitis, neurodermatitis (in these cases a cream, ointment, oily ointment is recommended);
- dyshidrotic, degenerative eczema (the above forms of the drug are also used);
- Solar dermatitis, seborrheic, true, microbial and acute eczema in children (emulsion is shown).
Ways of application.
Depending on the condition of the skin, various forms of medication are used. Advantan (oily ointment) is used if the skin is dry enough. If it is neither wet nor dry, an ointment that has a balanced ratio of fat and water in its composition will be the best option. For wet skin lesions, a drug in the form of a water-based cream with a low fat content is used. Emulsion "Advantan" relieves of sunburn.
Ointment, this instruction emphasizes, should not be applied to problem areas more often than once a day. The same applies to emulsions.
The drug "Advantan" (ointment) for children should not be used for more than a month. For adults, the recommended course of therapy is twelve weeks.
Among the side effects, the following are noted: redness of the skin, itching (most often), burning, the appearance of vesicles (vesicles with transparent or unclear contents) in the area of use of the medication. In addition, side effects in the form of striae, acne, and skin atrophy may occur. The most rare is excessive hair growth, dermatitis, folliculitis.
The drug "Advantan" (ointment), the instruction pays special attention to this, has some contraindications: syphilis or tuberculosis of the skin, viral infections (herpes virus, for example), individual intolerance to any components of the drug.
During the period of gestation, the expectant mother should use this tool with extreme caution. It is not recommended to apply the medicine to large areas of the skin, and also to avoid prolonged use of the medication.
It is noted that no evidence of interaction of the drug in question with other pharmaceuticals was found.
Storage of the drug "Advantan" (ointment).
The instruction contains detailed information about the storage conditions of the medicine. It is recommended to store the ointment at a temperature not exceeding room temperature. The same goes for cream and emulsion. Fatty ointment should not be exposed to temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.
The shelf life for ointment, cream and emulsion is three years, and for oily ointment - five years.