Now on the shelves of pharmacy chains you can find a wide variety of medicines. Some help to cope with allergies, others save from fever. Widely used antibacterial and antiviral compounds. They are used in pediatrics, surgery, dentistry, urology, gynecology and other fields. Today's article will introduce you to a drug called Tebrofen Ointment. Instructions for use will tell you about the features of using this tool. You will also learn how to replace such a medicine. After all, now it is almost impossible to purchase.
Description and description of the medication
Ointment "Tebrofenova" is an antiviral agent. The drug is highly popular due to its effectiveness and affordable cost. You can get one package of a medicine for only 30-70 rubles. The drug has a volume of 10 and 30 milliliters.
The active substance of the ointment is tebrofen. Also in the preparation there is a base that gives the composition the desired consistency. The medication refers to antiviral agents for widespread use.
Appointment and contraindications
When is Tebrofen Ointment needed? The tool is indicated for use in viral diseases. Moreover, the localization region may be different. Ointment is prescribed for the following pathologies:
- conjunctivitis of viral origin;
- herpes, including on the genitals;
- keratitis;
- viral skin lesions or suspicions of them;
- lichen, molluscum contagiosum;
- warts are flat and simple.
The drug can also be used in the treatment of viral infections of the upper respiratory tract and their prevention. Ointment "Tebrofenova" is not recommended for persons with hypersensitivity. Expectant mothers and women during lactation should consult a specialist before using the medication. It is permissible to use the medicine in children from the first days of life, but only as directed by the pediatrician.
"Tebrofen ointment": instructions for use
The use of the drug implies compliance with all aseptic rules. It is unacceptable to apply the drug with dirty hands. Before applying the medication, purulent masses and overgrown crusts must be removed. If the drug is used to treat viral warts, then the roughened areas must first be softened with additional funds.
- With conjunctivitis, an ointment with a concentration of 0.5% is prescribed. The medicine is laid in the affected area up to 4 times a day. Duration of use is a month.
- Viral skin diseases oblige to use an ointment of a concentration of 2% or 5%. Depending on the type of pathology, the medication is prescribed for use from 1 to 4 times a day. The duration of use is not more than a month.
Why are there no drugs in pharmacies? Is it possible to replace it?
In recent years, consumers have been wondering where the Tebrofenova Ointment disappeared. It is not for sale in pharmacy chains. The drug cannot be ordered. The medication simply disappeared. If you study all the data, you can find out that the medicine was produced by only one Russian plant. The permission to manufacture this medication was revoked from him. Therefore, consumers can not find the described tool in any way.
What are the "Tebrofen ointment" analogues? How can I replace the medication? Pharmacists and doctors can offer you an alternative to this remedy. Now there are a lot of antiviral agents in the form of ointments. Among them, the following can be noted:
- "Acyclovir";
- "Grippferon";
- Viferon;
- Virazole;
- "Herpevir";
- "Hyporamine ointment";
- Zovirax and so on.
All of these medicines can be freely purchased at a pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription. They are available in the form of ointments and creams. There are also plenty of antiviral pills. But for their correct choice and determination of dosage, you need to consult a doctor.
Finally
Ointment "Tebrofenova" is not available for several years. If you still find it on sale, then do not immediately rejoice. Most likely, this medication will have an expired shelf life. Do not buy goods from dubious sellers and on sites that do not have permission to sell drugs. You feel good, do not be sick!