The drug "Oxolinic ointment" instructions for use are classified as antiviral agents. The active ingredient is oxolin. This synthetic substance has an antiviral effect on RNA and DNA viruses.
As practice shows, the tool "Oxolinic ointment" significantly reduces the risk of infection with infections, including influenza. As a result of a number of studies, the effectiveness of the drug with respect to the herpes virus (simple), adenovirus, was proved.
Describing the medicine "Oxolinic ointment", the instructions for use indicate the ability of the drug to stop the spread of infection, prevent the growth of bacteria, blocking the inflammatory process with it. It has been established that the active component interacts with acids of pathogenic microorganisms, deactivating them. Based on these properties, the medicine "Oxolinic Ointment", the instructions for use are recommended for both the prevention of influenza and the treatment of various diseases provoked by viruses.
The drug is prescribed for molluscum contagiosum, vesicle or herpes zoster due to herpes infection. The medicine "Oxolinic ointment", the instructions for use recommend for viral lesions of the eyes and skin, rhinitis of a viral nature. The product is effective for scaly lichen. Prescribe a medicine for dermatitis of an unclear nature, complicated by a weeping rash. Effective drug "Oxolinic ointment" for condylomas.
As a prophylaxis, the drug is used against the backdrop of a difficult epidemic situation, especially in children's groups, if there are people infected with viral infections in the environment.
The drug "Oxolinic ointment" is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity.
Due to the lack of data on the use of the drug during lactation and pregnancy, the advisability of using the drug is determined by the doctor.
For prophylaxis, Oxolinic Ointment is used in the mornings and evenings. The drug is applied to the nasal mucosa. Against the background of an influenza epidemic, the duration of the medication can be twenty-five to thirty days.
To eliminate the viral rhinitis, the drug is applied twice a day to the mucosa twice a day for several days.
With inflammation of the cornea, the medication is laid for the eyelid no more than three times a day. For convenience, you can use a special glass spatula. For inflammation of the cornea complicated by an adenovirus infection, an ointment of 0.25% is used. Application is also carried out on the eyelid region.
With infectious skin lesions, a three percent ointment is used. The drug is applied to the affected areas. The frequency and duration of use is determined by a specialist. Given the severity of the symptoms of pathology, treatment can last from fourteen days to two months.
The instruction for the use of the drug "Oxolinic Ointment" recommends that children install individually.
When applying the drug, a burning sensation may occur, especially on the affected areas of the skin. As practice shows, usually these symptoms pass quickly enough. If irritation persists for several days, consult a doctor. In some cases, dosage adjustment is required.
With the simultaneous use of adrenomimetic drugs, the development of dryness of the nasal mucosa is likely.
When using the medication in the recommended amounts, an overdose does not occur.
Do not use the drug uncontrollably. The prescription of the drug and the dosage regimen, as well as the dose adjustment, are carried out by a specialist. Before applying the ointment, read the instructions.