Troxevasin ointment is an effective angioprotective agent with high antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and venotonic activity. The medicine is widely used as monotherapy and complex treatment of varicose veins, herpesvirus infections, venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids, varicose ulcers.
Structure
The main active element in the composition of troxevasin ointment is troxerutin. This compound is a synthetic analogue of rutin (vitamin P). Other components in this medicine are optional. They facilitate the transport of the main substance through the skin to damaged vessels, and also act as preservatives and solvents. The following auxiliary components are distinguished: benzalkonium chloride, carbonar, triethanolamine, purified water, EDTA.
Release Forms
This pharmaceutical preparation is produced in the form of a gel for topical use; it is not available in the form of an ointment. However, many people are accustomed to calling this tool troxevasin ointment, so this name gradually took root and became similar.
"Troxevasin" in the form of a gel is packaged in laminate or aluminum tubes of 40 g each, which are placed along with an annotation on the use of cardboard packaging.
Pharmacological features
According to the instructions for use with troxevasin ointment, after application to the skin, the gel mass of this drug is rapidly absorbed, leaving no residue on the surface. This tool is able to penetrate through the walls of blood vessels, while the main active element accumulates in the venous endothelium.
The drug has an antioxidant property, which helps to quickly eliminate the oxidative effects of oxygen, inhibit lipid peroxidation, and prevent the negative effects of hydroxyl radicals. Due to this effect, "Troxevasin" helps to protect the cell membranes of blood vessels from various injuries. The use of this pharmacological drug leads to an increase in venous tone and increases the resistance of red blood cells to deformation, significantly reduces the permeability of capillary vessels.
In addition, Troxevasin gel has effective anti-edematous and anti-inflammatory properties, which helps to ease the course of various pathological processes and eliminate unpleasant symptoms. What helps troxevasin ointment?
Indications for use
As indicated by the instructions for use, troxevasin ointment is widely used in the treatment of the following pathological conditions:
- varicose veins;
- venous insufficiency;
- superficial thrombophlebitis;
- trophic disorders of the skin;
- hemorrhoids (including hemorrhoids);
- herpes virus infection provoked by the herpes simplex virus of the first and second types;
- dermatitis;
- decreased sensitivity in the lower extremities;
- hemorrhagic diathesis;
- trophic ulcers;
- night cramps in the calf muscles.
Also, this medication can be used to treat bruises, edema, and bruising, which provides accelerated restoration of damaged tissue. But the most commonly used troxevasin ointment for hemorrhoids.
Use in childhood
This drug in the form of gels is widely used in the treatment of a variety of bruises and bruises in children. As you know, such phenomena in childhood occur quite often, so troxevasin ointment for children can help prevent the unpleasant consequences of such situations. Despite the fact that the drug is not recommended for the treatment of children under 15 years old, doctors still prescribe it, however, the dosages can be significantly lower than those recommended for adult patients.
What are the contraindications for troxevasin ointment?
Contraindications
To abandon the use of the gel is necessary in the following cases:
- age less than 15 years;
- acute infectious processes, which are accompanied by exudation;
- pregnancy in the first trimester;
- the presence of intolerance to the ingredients of a pharmaceutical preparation;
- diseases of the stomach and duodenum in chronic form;
- the presence of damage to the skin or open wound surfaces in the area of application of the drug.
How to apply troxevasin ointment?
Application rules
The gel is a medicament for external use. A small amount of the medicine is applied with light massage movements to the skin in the area of the development of the pathological process twice a day with an interval of 10-12 hours. After this, it is necessary to rub the skin until the gel is completely absorbed. To increase therapeutic efficacy, it is recommended to use this medication against the background of its oral administration in tablet form. The duration of such treatment is 1-3 months. If the patient’s condition does not improve a week after therapy, it is recommended to consult a specialist.
"Troxevasin" is widely used to eliminate herpetic eruptions in the face and genitals. This tool is not able to prevent the spread of viral particles, but only eliminates the pain and unpleasant symptoms of this disease, as a result of which it is used only in the early stages. The gel is then applied to the skin when the elements of the rashes burst, and erosion formed in their place. This allows you to significantly accelerate the reparative process.
Possible side effects
During application of the Troxevasin gel, the following negative side symptoms may occur: itching and redness of the skin, burning sensation. If the patient has a high sensitivity to the main or additional elements of the drug, an allergic reaction in the form of urticaria, eczema or dermatitis may occur.
As a rule, undesirable effects disappear on their own 2-3 days after drug withdrawal.
Special recommendations
Before using the Troxevasin gel, it is necessary to carefully read the information specified in the application notes, which will reduce the likelihood of developing unwanted symptoms. When using this medication, the following rules should be followed:
- Avoid applying the medication to the mucous membranes or sclera of the eyes. If this happens, wash the damaged area thoroughly with water.
- In the presence of viral infections (scarlet fever, influenza, measles) and allergic reactions that increase capillary fragility, it is necessary to use “Troxevasin” simultaneously with vitamin C preparations.
- The main substance of a pharmacological agent is not able to interact with medicines of other pharmacological categories, so the gel can be used against the background of the treatment of concomitant pathologies.
- Troxevasin gel can be used for 5 years if the medicine is in an aluminum tube. If the product is packaged in plastic tubes, its shelf life is 2 years.
Analogs
The following medicines act as analogues of this pharmaceutical preparation:
- "Indovazin" - a combined drug, which contains elements such as troxerutin and indomethacin. The latter has an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and decongestant effect, which helps to relieve pain, reduce swelling and reduce the recovery of damaged tissue. The mechanism of action of this drug is associated with suppression of prostaglandin production as a result of the reversible blockade of COX-2 and COX-1. Troxerutin is a bioflavonoid that belongs to the category of angioprotective agents. It reduces the permeability of small vessels and exhibits venotonic properties. This compound blocks the venodilating effects of histamine, acetylcholine and bradykinin and has an anti-inflammatory effect on the circulatory tissue, reducing capillary fragility. Reduces edema, improves trophism associated with venous insufficiency.
- "Asklesan A" - this analogue of troxevasin ointment is designed to normalize blood flow in the veins of the legs. Its main active element is the active fractions of hazel. This tool normalizes blood circulation in the limbs, eliminates the feeling of fatigue in the legs, enhances venous tone and promotes blood circulation in varicose veins. This medicine is used to get rid of swelling in the legs, cyanosis spots and vascular "stars". "Asklesan A" effectively eliminates the unpleasant symptoms of symptoms with capillary hemorrhage, thrombophlebitis, trophic ulcers. Dihydroquercetin, which is also present in the product, makes tissues more resistant to high concentrations of glucose in the blood, reduces the likelihood of diabetes and facilitates the manifestation of an already diagnosed pathology.
- "Heparin ointment" - a medication that belongs to the category of anticoagulants of direct exposure. The active elements of this ointment interfere with the formation of blood clots and reduce the adhesion of platelets. Under its influence, the fibrinolytic properties of blood are normalized. Benzocaine, which is one of the main substances of this ointment, reduces the intensity of the pain syndrome and eliminates the feeling of heaviness in places of inflammation.
Reviews
Troxevasin ointment has long been produced by many manufacturers, which makes it very popular. Patient reviews about this medication are mostly positive. Many consider this gel an indispensable tool that should be present in every home medicine cabinet and used for all kinds of bruises and bruises. Patients note that they were prescribed this medicine for injuries, varicose veins, thrombophlebitis and other pathological conditions of venous vessels. According to patients, this tool practically does not cause adverse reactions, with the exception of slight reddening of the skin, which disappears during the day.
Doctors consider Troxevasin to be the main medicine used to strengthen blood vessels in the fight against varicose veins, as well as with hemorrhoids.