Ointment "Dermozolone" is a combined drug that is used in dermatology as an anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antipruritic agent. Today we will find out how the Dermozolone ointment describes the instructions for use, what reviews the patients leave about it, and what kind of substitute drugs the pharmaceutical industry offers.
Composition and form of release
"Dermozolone" is intended exclusively for external use. Available in the form of an ointment of yellow-brown color, packed in 5-gram tubes. Ointment "Dermozolone" application instructions are positioned as anti-allergic, antipruritic, antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.
The wide spectrum of action of the drug is due to its composition. The main active ingredients are the steroid hormone prednisolone, which contains 25 mg in 1 g of ointment, and hydrophilic clioquinol in an amount of 30 mg.
As auxiliary components, the ointment contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate, cetyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, wax, petrolatum and liquid paraffin.
The pharmacological effect is ensured by narrowing the lumen of blood vessels, reducing the permeability of their walls, normalizing cell membranes and inhibiting the migration of cells into the focus of inflammation.
In what cases are used
The extensive effect of the drug provides the opportunity to use the ointment "Dermozolone" (instructions for use confirms this) in the treatment of many dermatological diseases:
• diaper rash;
• bacterial and fungal skin lesions, infected ulcers and eczema in the case when treatment with antifungal and antibacterial agents was ineffective;
• dermatitis, accompanied by allergic rashes, the nature of which is complicated by bacterial and fungal infections;
• allergic diseases;
• burning and itching in the anus and external genitalia;
• leg ulcers, mixed eczema, dyshidrosis.
Application rules
As mentioned earlier, Dermozolone ointment, the composition of which is described above, is intended for external use. It should be applied to the affected area with a thin layer from 1 to 3 times a day, rubbing lightly into the skin. The frequency of application is set by a dermatologist. This takes into account indicators such as individual tolerance of the components, the type and severity of the disease, the age of the patient. The duration of treatment is also determined by the attending physician. In any case, the duration of therapy should not exceed 10 days.
What are the contraindications ointment "Dermozolon"
Instructions for use of the drug reports that its use is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the main and auxiliary substances of the ointment, in particular, to iodine.
You can not use the product in the presence of diseases such as skin tuberculosis, viral infections of the skin, chickenpox, skin reactions after vaccinations, perioral dermatitis, syphilis, as well as malignant and benign tumors of the skin.
Side effects
According to reviews, subject to the instructions and recommendations of a dermatologist, Dermozolone rarely causes a side effect. In most cases, dermatitis ointment on the skin is well tolerated by patients. Side effects occur if the drug is used for a long time and if it is applied to large areas of the skin. However, the occurrence of systemic side effects is characteristic of all drugs based on prednisolone and glucocorticosteroids. In this case, uncomfortable conditions such as itching, peeling, dryness and slight burning of the skin often occur. Due to a hormonal metabolic disorder, sebaceous glands can become inflamed and steroid acne appears .
As side effects with excessive enthusiasm for ointment, increased sweating, dryness and irritation of the skin can be observed. Also, in some patients, dermatitis ointment on the skin can cause allergic reactions due to the presence of iodine in the composition.
special instructions
Before using "Dermozolone", it should be borne in mind that the use of the drug requires prior consultation of a dermatologist. Long-term treatment with ointment is fraught not only with serious consequences, but also with the resistance of bacteria to the effects of the active components of the drug.
As for the safety of the use of ointments during pregnancy and lactation, it is worth noting that such data are currently not available. Apply the ointment only according to the doctor’s testimony.
When “Dermozolone” comes in contact with clothing, the fabric may become yellow. Store the drug in a dry, dark place at a temperature of 2-15 ° C.
How much is Dermozolone
The price of ointment in online pharmacies is currently unknown, since there are no offers to sell it. They say that the manufacturer does not have a registration certificate for this drug in the Russian Federation. Therefore, you can try to replace it with drugs similar in pharmacological action.
Analogs of "Dermozolone"
Unfortunately, direct analogues of the drug do not exist. Based on the fact that glucocorticosteroids belong to the pharmacological group, Travocort, Lorinden S, Candide B, and Lotriderm can make a replacement. However, before replacing Dermozolon, it is necessary to consult a specialist.
What do the reviews say
Patients who used this drug, claim that "Dermozolone", whose price is lower than that of analogues, is an effective and fast-acting tool. In a short time, the drug kills the infection in the foci of inflammation, eliminates itching, irritation and rarely causes adverse reactions.
In addition, Dermozolone ointment (patient reviews confirm this) helps well in the early spring, when the body suffers from a lack of vitamins, and chronic skin diseases, in particular dermatitis, begin to worsen.
The main disadvantage, which is mentioned in the reviews, is that recently it is not possible to find the drug in pharmacies, and the effect of substitute drugs is much worse.
Conclusion
Many dermatological diseases are often accompanied by secondary infection. The pharmaceutical market offers combined steroid preparations that are supplemented with medicinal substances with fungicidal and antiseptic effects, which significantly expands the range of applications and increases the therapeutic effect. In such cases, the hormonal ointment “Dermozolone” helps to cope with the disease. Such drugs are quick action and good efficacy. However, it must be understood that the independent and uncontrolled use of ointments containing glucocorticosteroids can lead to serious consequences, so only a specialist should prescribe them.