"Sinaflan" - a drug that helps in the treatment of external skin diseases of an inflammatory nature. Pathology is accompanied by itching and other symptoms. Ointment has many positive properties. According to reviews, "Sinaflan" is used for inflammation of the skin of non-microbial origin.
The composition of the drug
The active substance of the drug is fluocinolone acetonide. The composition of Sinaflan includes:
- petroleum jelly;
- white paraffin;
- propylene glycol;
- anhydrous lanolin;
- methyl paraben.
Thanks to the components that make up the drug, it provides effective assistance in inflammatory processes of the skin.
"Sinaflan" is hormonal or not
The main active substance of the drug is fluocinolone acetonide. It is a synthetic compound similar in mechanism of action to a topical glucocorticoid. Fluocinolone also inhibits the synthesis of protein and collagen, inhibits the immune system.
Based on this, we can say that Sinaflan is a hormonal drug. This must be taken into account when determining the duration of treatment. Such drugs are addictive, and sometimes serious complications.
What helps the drug
"Sinaflan" refers to effective drugs that help cope with inflammatory processes of the skin. The drug has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties, therefore, it allows to reduce inflammatory diseases of the skin.
Indications for "Sinaflan":
- severe or moderate itching;
- dermatitis;
- sunburn;
- insect bites;
- burns of 1-2 degrees in combination with wound healing agents;
- dry skin
- seborrheic eczema.
The tool can be used in inflammatory processes of the skin, not accompanied by suppuration.
How to apply
Use the tool only as directed by a specialist. Before the first use, allergic tests should be performed. To do this, a small amount of the drug is applied to a small area of healthy skin. After 20-30 minutes, check the reaction. Then the same amount of product is applied to the affected area for several hours. If itching, redness and other symptoms do not occur, then you can safely use the drug.
According to the instructions "Sinaflan" is allowed to use no more than 3-4 times a day. Individual dosage should be calculated by a specialist after examination. The minimum interval between application procedures should not be less than 3-4 hours. The duration of treatment is no more than 5-7 days. With a severe inflammatory process, the duration of treatment by a doctor can be extended by 1-2 weeks.
The tool is rubbed into the skin until completely resorbed. Before starting, wash the place of application with bactericidal soap. Dry the skin with a paper towel or napkin. Apply after a quarter of an hour, squeeze the product onto a hard swab and rub until absorbed.
It is best to soak the drug through a sterile gauze dressing, securing it to the affected area. It can be used no more than 2 times a day for more severe dermatological diseases.
For greater effectiveness, judging by the reviews, Sinaflan should be used in combination with antifungal agents. Along with other glucocorticosteroids, it is not recommended to use, so as not to cause the occurrence of side effects and overdoses.
The drug is used to treat children from 3 years of age. When using the product for babies aged 2 to 5 years, it is mixed with baby cream in a ratio of 1: 1. This will reduce the likelihood of adverse reactions.
For adolescents aged 12-14 years, it is not recommended to use the drug for more than 4-5 days, in order to avoid the development of secondary complications.
Ending the treatment process with Sinaflan should not be drastically done; it is best to do this gradually.
How to use the drug during pregnancy
According to the instructions, "Sinaflan" is not recommended to be used during the period of gestation. The main active substance of the drug can enter the uterine cavity through the placenta.
There are no necessary studies on the effect on the unborn baby during pregnancy, therefore it is better for a woman not to risk the health of the fetus and her own.
During lactation, Sinaflan should also not be used because of its ability to be absorbed into the blood and into a small amount in breast milk.
Side effects
According to reviews, Sinaflan can lead to side effects only if the permissible concentration of the main active substance in the blood and skin tissues is exceeded. For different people, exceeding the norm is an individual indicator. If you observe the indicated dosage, then the risk of side effects is minimal.
In the case of hormonal drugs, the immune system may reject fluocinolone acetonide. This can lead to the following side effects:
- in case of violation of the adrenal glands - irritability or the complete absence of any emotions;
- diarrhea or dyspepsia;
- burning, itching, rash;
- the occurrence of uncharacteristic skin pigmentation;
- hair loss not only in the treated area, but throughout the body;
- immunodeficiency;
- strong exfoliation of the skin.
If one of the following side effects occurs, it is necessary to completely stop further use of the drug. The patient should consult a doctor for the appointment of an analogue.
Contraindications
With the appearance of individual intolerance to the active substances of the drug, the use of ointment is considered unacceptable. Before prescribing the drug, the specialist takes into account not only the data of laboratory tests, but also the patient's medical history. Doctors do not recommend scheduled or unscheduled vaccination during the period of using the drug, because its active ingredients can adversely affect the patient’s immune system. This can lead to vulnerability to infections.
The main contraindications include:
- Hypersensitivity of the skin.
- Chicken pox
- Open wounds.
- Fungal, viral or microbial infection.
- Tuberculosis.
- Herpes.
- Diabetes.
- Varicose veins.
- The period of pregnancy or lactation.
- Melanoma
- Children's age (up to 3 years).
- Acne rosacea.
- Atrophic changes in the skin in the elderly.
To use "Sinaflan" in the presence of any of the pathologies is not recommended. It is forbidden to apply it on the face. It is necessary to ensure that the product does not get into the eyes.
The drug is not recommended for skin rashes on the face. Sinaflan for acne is not recommended. The occurrence of skin rashes of this nature is usually provoked by the multiplication of various microbes, and with bacterial infections, the drug can lead to the appearance of negative consequences or serious complications.
Analogues of the drug
If patients have a special sensitivity to the active active ingredient of the drug, then the specialist prescribes drugs that have a similar effect or composition. The analogues of Sinaflan include:
- Simetrid. Anti-inflammatory with antihemorrhoidal properties.
- Sinalar. The drug has an antipruritic effect and antibacterial effect.
- Flucort. An agent with bactericidal properties.
- "Flucinar." Synthetic hormone. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic properties.
- "Esation". The drug has a quick healing effect. He is actively fighting allergic rashes.
All analogues of Sinaflan should be prescribed only by a doctor, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient's body and the symptoms of the disease.
Reviews
Opinions about the drug were divided. According to reviews, Sinaflan was a real salvation for patients of one group. Symptoms of many diseases in patients went through 2-3 days of use. Despite concerns that the drug is hormonal, patients use it as directed by a specialist.
Sinaflan did not fit the second group of patients. Allergic reactions have occurred in the form of peeling. As a result, I had to use the analogue of Sinaflan. But there were a small number of negative reviews.
"Sinaflan" is a drug that helps get rid of many skin diseases of an inflammatory or allergic nature within 2-3 days. However, in addition to its positive properties, it also has negative properties. Therefore, it is not recommended to use the product on its own without the appointment of a specialist.