The medicine "Travocort" (ointment), the price of which is from 400 rubles, has a wide range of antibacterial and antifungal effects. The medicine has bactericidal and fungicidal activity. The active components are isoconazole and diflucortolone valerate. The first substance is a synthetic derivative of imidazole. Diflucortolone valerate is a glucocorticosteroid for topical use. In a complex, components inhibit the activity of pathogenic microorganisms. The mechanism of action of the drug is based on the ability of isoconazole to inhibit the synthesis of ergosterol in the membranes of fungal cells, which provokes the death of the pathogen. Inhibition of protein synthesis in bacteria is noted. The glucocorticosteroid valerate of diflucortolone has an antipruritic, antiallergic, antiexudative and anti-inflammatory effect. The medication is active against the causative agent of erythrasma, moldy, yeast-like fungi, dermatophytes and gram-positive microorganisms.
The medicine "Travocort". Instruction Indications
The medication is recommended for dermatomycosis complicated by extensive eczematous and inflammatory lesions. The indications include candidiasis, microsporia, trichophytosis, epidermophytosis, pathology, provoked by moldy fungi. The medicine is prescribed for mixed lesions.
The drug "Travocort" (ointment). Instructions for use
The medicine is recommended to be applied to problem areas of the body with a thin layer. Lightly rub liniment. The frequency of use of the drug is twice a day (in the morning and in the evening).
Means "Travocort". Instruction Contraindications
The drug is not prescribed for viral (shingles, chickenpox), syphilitic, tuberculous skin lesions, hypersensitivity to components and other glucocorticosteroids. Contraindications include skin post-vaccination manifestations. The feasibility of treatment during lactation and in the antenatal period is established according to the testimony of specialists.
The medicine "Travocort". Instruction Adverse reactions
As practice has shown, the drug is tolerated positively by patients, including when used on sensitive skin. However, in the course of treatment, in some cases, negative manifestations may also be noted. In particular, allergic reactions are noted (against the background of hypersensitivity in particular). In these cases, irritation, itching, redness of the skin appears. Anaphylactic shock is possible. When using the drug for a long period or in large areas, side effects are characteristic for the use of glucocorticosteroids. In particular, when using the “Travocort” agent (the instruction confirms this information), acne-like, perioral dermatitis, skin atrophy, hypertrichosis may appear. Systemic manifestations are also likely.
additional information
Subject to the instructions of a specialist, an overdose is excluded. With the penetration of the drug into the digestive system, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, dizziness, vomiting, and stomach pain can be noted. When applied to vast areas of cover for a long time, intensification of negative manifestations and allergic reactions are likely. If the condition worsens, you should immediately visit a doctor.