Not always the treatment of external injuries of the skin needs to be entrusted with expensive drugs. There are drugs proven over the years that will help to cope with this task no worse. What helps ointment "Levomekol"?
Drug action
The main active ingredients of the ointment "Levomekol", according to the instructions, are chloramphenicol and methyluracil. Auxiliary components of the product is ethylene glycol.
The main ability of the drug is its ability to penetrate into the tissues, without violating the integrity of biological membranes. The antibacterial properties of Levomekol are fully preserved in the presence of purulent masses.
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that has a wide spectrum of action. It exhibits special sensitivity to staphylococci, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
The mechanism of action of the drug is the destruction of pathogenic microflora by inhibiting the processes of protein synthesis in cells.
Methyluracil activates the production of interferon. Thanks to him, a quick recovery occurs with many pathological processes in the body.
What helps ointment "Levomekol"
The tool is able to stop inflammatory processes, destroy pathogenic microorganisms and limit the infection zone. It should be used in such situations:
- purulent wounds and boils;
- wounds infected with pathogenic microflora;
- bursting corns;
- trophic wounds;
- weeping eczema;
- cuts;
- pressure sores;
- burns 2-3 stages;
- skin diseases;
- sinusitis;
- severe forms of hemorrhoids.
The drug is effective for injuries of the skin of various types.
Instructions for use
The main indications of Levomekol ointment include therapy for damage to the skin, so it is used externally. It is applied in a thin layer to the affected area. Then this area is covered with a sterile cloth and fixed with a bandage.
Depending on the degree of damage, it is applied 1-2 times a day. The course of therapy continues until the wound surface is completely healed and the tissues are completely healed. Usually the treatment process is 5-10 days. The result is a complete cleansing and healing.
According to the instructions, ointment "Levomekol" for wounds complicated by infection is heated to 36-38 degrees, impregnated with a gauze napkin and introduced into the wound site. If the lesion is significant, then use several sterile bandages to completely fill the wound. Too dense filling is not allowed. A sterile dressing is applied on top. After pus impregnation, all wipes are changed. The frequency of replacement depends on the area of the lesion and the volume of discharge.
If the wounds are narrow and deep, then the ointment is injected into them using a syringe and a sterile drainage tube. Previously, the composition is heated to 35-36 degrees.
For the treatment of sinusitis and ulcers in the external auditory canal, tourniquets soaked in ointment are used. They are shallow set in the ear or nose for 12-14 hours.
To get rid of boils, ointment is applied to the affected area, and on top cover with cotton or bandage. The procedure is done 2 times a day. Treatment does not stop, even if the boil is opened.
In the treatment of purulent acne, the area of the skin lesion is lubricated with a thin layer of Levomekol ointment.
The tool does an excellent job with corns. The ointment is applied before bedtime and left on the skin. Thus, you can even get rid of long-standing corns.
According to the instructions, Levomekol ointment is used in the treatment of hemorrhoids. Before the procedure, the anus is washed with cool water, blotted with a towel and applied to the hemorrhoidal nodes. Cover with a clean cloth. The course of treatment is 10 days.
Contraindications and side effects
According to the instructions, ointment "Levomekol" has the following restrictions on admission:
- Individual intolerance to the components of the product. Before starting use, an allergic reaction test should be performed. To do this, a small amount of the agent is applied to the inside of the elbow. In the absence of redness, rash and itching, the ointment is allowed to be used without any fear.
- Levomekol should not be applied for fungal infections of the skin and nail plate. It is not recommended to use the ointment for psoriasis. This may aggravate the course of the disease.
- During pregnancy and lactation.
- For therapy of newborns. Ointment is used to treat children starting from the age of 3.
According to reviews, Levomekol ointment in rare cases contributes to rashes, burning, urticaria and local edema. If such symptoms appear, stop using the product and consult a doctor for the appointment of an analogue.
Analogues of the drug
If the patient has intolerance to the components of the drug, then the attending physician may choose another. The analogues of ointment "Levomekol" include:
- Levosin. It has a similar effect, but in addition it has an analgesic effect.
- Levomethyl. The tool is also used in the treatment of purulent wounds. It has the same composition as Levomekol, but at a price much cheaper.
- "Streptonitol". It is used in the treatment of purulent wounds. It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
In case of intolerance to the ointment "Levomekol", only a specialist can prescribe the appropriate analogue.
Reviews
Opinions about the drug were mostly positive. According to reviews, Levomekol ointment, thanks to its water base, lays well on the site of damage to the skin, removing inflammation, swelling and eliminating purulent discharge.
In medical circles, the drug is called the "favorite drug of surgeons." After all, the ointment has earned an excellent reputation not only with doctors, but also with ordinary patients.
The tool helps to heal infected skin injuries, scratches, wounds and insect bites. Also, with its help you can fight with abscesses, otitis media and sinusitis.
According to reviews, ointment "Levomekol" copes with the treatment of acne. It kills bacteria and quickly repairs damaged skin.
And negative reviews indicate that the tool was used incorrectly or for other purposes.
Ointment "Levomekol" - a drug that is effectively used for damage to the skin. Using it without appointing a specialist is not recommended, because of possible complications.