Skin pathologies are very diverse and are widespread. After all, it is the dermis that is the largest organ of every person, and just it acts as the first barrier in contact with negative environmental factors.
To eliminate skin diseases, as a rule, a comprehensive treatment is necessary, in which simply can not do without local exposure. So, for the treatment of fungal and bacterial diseases, it is often recommended to use the Triderm ointment.
Features of the drug
The composition of this tool is quite complex and powerful. For example, one of the main active ingredients of the drug is betamethasone, a synthetic glucocorticosteroid. Its presence in the medication makes it possible to achieve a quick and effective elimination of the inflammatory process, as well as signs of allergic reactions. Due to the presence of Betamethasone ointment , Triderm ointment belongs to the category of hormonal drugs, and quite powerful ones.
It is worth saying that this property imposes certain restrictions on the use of the drug. Although the ointment remains relevant for people of any age, we should not forget that its use can lead to addiction and quite serious consequences. So you should not abuse and ignore the recommendations described in the instructions for the Triderm ointment.
The price of this drug is quite impressive, but it has an economical expense and helps to cope with a number of dermatological diseases. Therefore, despite the high price, the medication remains quite in demand and popular.
Composition and properties
Ointment "Triderm", intended for external use, has a standard soft texture, uniform consistency, without any inclusions. The shade of the product can range from snow-white to cream. The drug has an antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory effect, due to which it has a good effect in the treatment of dermatological pathologies. The medication is considered potent, so it is used exclusively at the time of therapy, but not for prevention.
The composition of the medicine contains several active ingredients:
- betamethasone is a hormonal component that interferes with the production of specific inflammatory mediators and promotes vasoconstriction, due to which the pathological process and its symptoms quickly recede;
- clotrimazole - a substance that fights against fungal pathogens of the disease;
- gentamicin is an antibiotic that has a wide spectrum of activity against bacteria.
As auxiliary products are used: soft and liquid paraffin. Ointment "Triderm" is available in tubes of 15 and 30 grams.
Indications for use
The tool is recommended for inflammatory skin pathologies that are caused by primary or secondary infection. So, the use of Triderm ointment is advisable in the case of:
- dermatoses that respond to treatment with hormonal medications - eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, balanoposthitis;
- damage to the integrity of the epithelium that has been infected or infected with a fungus;
- depriving including chronic simple and pityripe type;
- fungal lesions, especially if they are in large folds of the skin.
Surprisingly, this remedy is considered very effective even with thrush.
But it is worth saying that, due to the power of the drug, a decision on its use should be made only after a full examination and consultation of a specialist.
Instructions for use ointment "Triderm"
The product should be applied directly to the damaged area, distributing it with an even thin layer. When lubricating the skin, the treatment area should be calculated so as to cover a small area of nearby healthy tissues. As a rule, ointment should be applied to the skin twice a day: morning and evening. It is noteworthy that during the course it is advisable to carry out manipulations at the same time.
The duration of therapy depends primarily on the diagnosis, the size of the spread of the pathology and the individual characteristics of the body of the affected person. If within a month of using the drug, the patient did not notice any positive changes, then the use of the ointment should be abandoned.
Recommendations
It is worth saying that the Triderm ointment, according to the instructions, can not be applied near the eyes and mucous membranes. To combat acne, the drug can be used only in case of secondary infection.
As for children, the ointment can be used exclusively for babies older than two years old, and if they have serious indications. The likelihood of side effects in this group of patients is extremely high, therefore, you can use the tool only as a last resort. In this case, the dosage should be minimal, and the duration of treatment should be no more than a week.
Contraindications and side effects
Ointment "Triderm" is a hormonal drug, so it has a large list of restrictions under which its use becomes impossible. Contraindications to the use of the drug are:
- lupus;
- active stage of chickenpox;
- syphilis with dermatological manifestations;
- skin allergy after vaccination;
- signs of herpes;
- the age of the child is up to two years;
- individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
As you can see, the ointment can not be used to treat herpes on the lips.
The high activity of active substances also has a negative side - increased risks of side effects. For example, negative reactions of an organism of a local species may occur: burning, redness, itching, and a violation of full pigmentation.
Analogs
Instead of Triderm ointment, you can use two different categories of medicines. For example, the use of generics is considered a good option. They have a similar composition, but a completely different ATC code and price. The use of ointment "Triderm" may be impossible not only in view of all kinds of contraindications, but also because of the excessively high cost. It is in such situations that generics can come to the rescue of patients. This category includes such products as Kanizon Plus and Akriderm GK.
In addition, there are medicines with identical Triderm ointment indications for use, but with a different composition. Such remedies can be resorted to by patients who have certain contraindications to the use of the drug. In this case, such means can help: Betasal, Diprosalik, Candiderm, Travocort, Betaderm, Akriderm SK.
Reviews
Patients' opinions about the ointment "Triderm" vary significantly. There are both positive and negative responses about the hormonal drug. Usually, the remedy is really effective for eczema, redness of the skin and rashes of various pathogenesis. However, due to the large number of contraindications and likely side effects, this ointment is not suitable for many.
It is impossible to use the drug for women during lactation, or you have to completely refuse to breast-feed a child. Often cases are recorded when the product simply does not fit, which is expressed in allergic manifestations on the skin. And the price of the drug is far from suitable for everyone: today the average cost of an ointment ranges from 600-900 rubles.