You can talk endlessly about the joy of motherhood , but every young mother can complain about the problems that arise after the birth of the long-awaited treasure. As a rule, one of the most common among them are cracked nipples. They appear as a result of improper capture of the mother’s breast by the baby or due to metabolic disturbances in the woman’s body. This is a very painful and painful phenomenon.
Cracks can turn feeding into torture. Purelan ointment helps to get rid of this flour, the instructions and reviews about which will be discussed in today's article.
The composition of the ointment
Cream "Purelan" produced by the Swiss company Medela is used as a therapeutic agent that relieves nipple cracks or for the prevention of this anomaly. It is thick, like honey, a transparent yellow ointment, placed in tubes weighing 7.4 and 37 grams.
The specified tool is 100% composed of medical lanolin, which has passed a high degree of purification. Cream "Purelan", the instructions for the use of which we are considering, does not contain lanolin alcohols, additives or preservatives. It is devoid of taste and smell. By the way, that is why before breastfeeding, mother does not need to rinse the ointment from her breast.
The constituent components of the described cream perfectly moisturize the skin and protect it from drying out. In addition, it is a hypoallergenic drug that does not cause adverse reactions in people who use it.
How is ointment applied
For those using the Purelan therapeutic agent, the instructions describe in detail the rules for using the ointment.
First of all, you need to wash your hands and then, having squeezed out a little milk from the chest, wipe them with nipples and areola. After the skin dries, the described ointment is applied on it with a thin layer.
The specified tool creates the likeness of a protective film, preventing moisture from evaporating from the surface of the skin and drying out.
What does proper breast care mean?
For nursing women who use Purelan ointment, the instructions issued by the manufacturer describe in detail the rules for breast care in order to avoid cracks and inflammation.
- Be sure to follow the rules of hygiene.
- Wear only cotton underwear (this will save the chest from drying out and irritation).
- Treat nipples with Purelan cream without rinsing it before feeding (more about the rules for applying the ointment above).
- Use a circular shower on the mammary gland 20 minutes before feeding (this stimulates the production of milk).
- Do gymnastics and a special massage for the chest.
In what other cases is Purelan ointment used
The instruction for the use of the described agent claims that, in addition to getting rid of nipple cracks, it can be used in other cases:
- this drug prevents diaper rash in babies and effectively fights already existing irritations of delicate baby skin;
- the ointment is also used to get rid of redness on the wings of the nose and under it during a period of respiratory illness, accompanied by a severe runny nose;
- it is also effective for minor burns and chapping of the skin, moisturizing it and helping to heal.
Therapeutic and prophylactic agent "Purelan": reviews
Consumer reviews about this ointment are only enthusiastic. Young mothers get rid of very unpleasant sensations in the process of breastfeeding, and this tool does not harm babies.
In addition, women unanimously emphasize the speed of healing of cracks as a result of applying the ointment (usually two to three days). They do not disregard the versatility of this tool (ointment heals cracks on the lips, hands and even heels), as well as its efficiency (one small tube lasts for a long time).
The analogue of the drug "Purelan"
The domestic analogue of Purelan ointment is the Lanovit preparation, which has the same composition.
Warning
Purelan ointment, the instruction for use of which was presented to your attention, is, as you have seen, a very effective remedy. But it has some features.
- When using the drug, it must be borne in mind that this drug, used in large quantities, can leave heavily washed yellowish spots on the surface of the fabric. Try to avoid contact of ointment-treated surfaces with clothing.
- If the cream is kept in the cold, it becomes even thicker and difficult to squeeze out of the tube. But when in contact with the skin, the ointment quickly warms up, becomes malleable and is applied easily.
- Do not smear a lot of this product on chapped lips , as they will stick together, giving you a lot of trouble. For the therapeutic effect, a thin layer of the drug is enough.
The available reviews say about another drawback of the cream: this drug is quite difficult to buy in the pharmacy network. Therefore, it makes sense to stockpile it first. After all, Purelan ointment is a universal drug that should be in the medicine cabinet not only for nursing mothers.