The drug is in the form of an ointment for external use, which has a yellow tint and a faint aroma. The drug is available in aluminum tubes, each of which contains 20 grams of ointment.
The composition of the medicine contains two active substances:
- neomycin sulfate;
- bacitracin zinc.
As additional components are: lanolin, paraffin. What reviews about "Baneocin" from acne on the face leave consumers? How effective is this remedy? We learn about this from the article.
Pharmacological actions
"Baneocin" is a complex antibacterial agent that is used only externally and consists of two main active components - neomycin and bacitracin.
Using neomycin, a drug can inhibit the union of proteins that are inside bacterial cells. Neomycin has a negative effect on both gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms.
Bacitracin is considered a polypeptide component that helps reduce the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. It acts on certain types of gram-negative bacteria and gram-positive microorganisms, for example:
- staphylococcus;
- streptococcus;
- beta hemolytic.
The drug, as a rule, is well tolerated by the body and is not absorbed by the skin if it is damaged. According to reviews of Baneocin ointment for acne on the face, it is known that the poor susceptibility of the human body to bacitracin is extremely rare. Due to the presence of two main active microelements in the preparation, Baneocin has a wide spectrum of action.
Indications
The medication is prescribed in the presence of infections that are sensitive to neomycin and bacitracin. The ointment has proven itself in the elimination of focal infections of the epidermis, for example:
- Deep folliculitis (inflammation of the hair bulb, characterized by purulent inflammatory processes on the surface of the skin).
- Staphylococcal sycosis (chronic recurrent inflammation of the hair follicles that occurs when staphylococci penetrate into them).
- Carbunculi (acute inflammation of several adjacent hair follicles with the formation in the skin of an extensive focus of necrosis).
- Furunculosis (a disease characterized by the presence of multiple boils located in different areas).
- Paronychia (inflammation of the periungual cushion, which is most often found on the hands, but sometimes develops on the legs).
- Hydradenitis with the presence of purulent accumulations (purulent inflammation of the apocrine sweat glands).
When else can I use Baneocin?
In addition, the drug perfectly eliminates pathologies such as:
- Burns (damage to body tissues caused by exposure to high temperature or certain chemicals).
- Abrasions (surface mechanical damage to the skin no deeper than the papillary layer).
- Cuts (violation of the integrity of the skin with pointed objects).
- Dermatoses (the general name of a large group of skin diseases of various origins and with a variety of clinical symptoms).
- Eczema (acute or chronic non-contagious inflammatory skin disease characterized by a diverse rash, burning sensation, itching and a tendency to relapse).
- Foot ulcers (a defect in the skin or mucous membrane that occurs after rejection of necrotic tissue and is characterized by a torpid course, a small tendency to heal and a tendency to relapse).
- Contagious impetigo (a dermatological disease caused by staphylococcal and streptococcal bacteria).
In addition, Baneocin is used:
- after surgery for organ transplants;
- in cosmetology;
- as a preventative measure.
According to reviews of the antibacterial drug, Baneocin can be prescribed by a doctor in the postoperative period.
Contraindications
"Baneocin" has a number of prohibitions on the use, for example:
- Disorders of the cochlear and vestibular systems.
- Severe lesions of the excretory function of the body against the background of renal and heart failure.
- Extensive epidermal lesions.
- Individual intolerance to the substances of the drug.
- Increased sensitivity to antibacterial agents that belong to aminoglycoside aminocyclitols.
Adverse reactions
With prolonged use of the ointment, the following symptoms may occur:
- itching (an unpleasant sensation of irritation, burning and tingling in any part of the skin caused by various reasons);
- rashes on the surface of the epidermis;
- dryness;
- hyperemia (overflow of blood vessels of the circulatory system of any organ or body area).
According to reviews of the drug "Baneocin" for acne, it is known that all of the listed signs of allergies appear extremely rarely. They occur, as a rule, in the form of contact type eczema.
What other negative reactions does Baneocin cause from acne?
According to reviews of ointments, it is known that the medication must be used with extreme caution to people who suffer from:
- Severe myasthenia gravis (an autoimmune neuromuscular disease characterized by pathologically rapid fatigability of striated muscles).
- Acidosis (a shift in the acid-base balance of the body towards an increase in acidity).
If a person has superinfection or allergic manifestations have occurred, then treatment with such an ointment should be discontinued.
Features
Be sure to consult a doctor before using the drug if:
- there are deep lesions of the epidermis;
- the medicine is used for too long;
- the area of the processed skin is extensive;
- liver and kidney function impaired;
- ointment is used to treat children.
Interaction
The use of Baneocin ointment in the presence of systemic absorption together with antibiotics of the aminoglycoside group and cephalosporins can increase the likelihood of neurotoxic reactions.
According to reviews, Baneocin acne powder together with diuretics can cause a nephro-and ototoxic reaction.
How to use the drug?
"Baneocin" is applied in a thin layer to damaged areas of the epidermis. This procedure can be performed up to three times a day.
The use of a medication for diseases of the liver and kidneys increases the likelihood of toxic reactions. Before treatment, it is necessary to pass the appropriate tests of urine, blood.
To eliminate acne with the help of Baneocin ointment, it is necessary to carry out the following algorithm of actions:
- Clean the surface of the skin with water or a specific product.
- Apply a spot ointment to each area of the inflamed epidermis.
- With a large localization of acne, the ointment is applied in a thin layer, avoiding the mucous cavities.
- Leave until complete absorption and drying.
- The ointment must be applied before bedtime once a day.
- The course of therapy depends on the severity of the inflammation, but not less than one week.
- It is recommended to use the drug for several days after the elimination of acne.
Powder "Baneocin"
When using Baneocin powder, the following scheme must be observed:
- To cleanse the skin with water or a special product without alcohol.
- Using a dispenser, get a small amount of powder on the palm of your hand and apply it on the problematic epidermis with pillows of fingers.
- Lightly drive the powder into the skin.
- Use at bedtime once a day.
- After applying to the skin, a film appears, which must be removed in the morning when washing.
According to reviews, Baneocin powder for acne on the face must be applied in a course that is 15 days.
Shelf life
Shelf life is 36 months. The drug is not recommended for use after the expiration of the term. It is necessary to keep the ointment at a temperature not exceeding plus 25 degrees. The cost of Baneocin is approximately 200 rubles.
Analogs
"Baneocin" has a number of the following analogues in its spectrum of action:
- Levomekol.
- Tetracycline.
- Erythromycin.
- Bonderm.
- Synthomycin.
Bonderm
A drug for external use that has antibacterial properties.
The ointment is intended for external application to the affected areas of the skin. If necessary, an aseptic or occlusive dressing can be used.
Recommended treatment regimen: two to three procedures per day, the duration of the course of therapy depends on the severity of the disease and should be no more than ten days. If after five days of treatment there is no positive dynamics, then you need to contact a medical specialist to review the diagnosis. In the treatment of children, people of retirement age and patients with impaired liver function, dose adjustment is not required.
In severe kidney disease, the drug should be used on large areas of the skin with extreme caution, as this provokes large loads on the kidneys due to the increased dosages of absorbed trace elements. It is not recommended to allow contact of the ointment with the mucous cavities of the body, including the eyes. If the drug enters the mucous membranes, they must be washed well with water. In case of significant irritation of the skin surface or the occurrence of allergic reactions, treatment with Bonderm should be discontinued and other antimicrobial therapy should be prescribed. The drug does not affect a person's ability to drive a car and complex mechanisms. The cost of Bonderm varies from 200 to 350 rubles.
"Syntomycin"
The drug belongs to the group of antibacterial agents that are designed to eliminate diseases of the skin surface.
Synthomycin is produced in several dosage forms. The ointment is a liquid homogeneous emulsion of a yellow or white hue with a specific odor.
The ointment is dispensed in 25 gram aluminum tubes with attached detailed instructions. The structure of the drug includes the main active ingredient - L-chloramphenicol, depending on the level of its concentration in the liniment, the drug has a percentage dose - one, five or ten percent. In addition, the composition of "Syntomycin" includes additional components.
Since the main trace elements of the drug are absorbed in small amounts into the general bloodstream, the use of liniment during pregnancy is not recommended. There is no information on the safety of “Syntomycin” for the future baby, so the ointment is replaced with another means.
During lactation, local use of the drug is possible only in that situation if the likely benefit for a woman is higher than the risks for the baby. The cost of the drug varies from 40 to 150 rubles.
Opinions
Reviews about "Baneocin" from acne in most cases are positive. The use of this medication for both adult therapy and the treatment of children really leads to the rapid and high-quality healing of the affected wound surfaces of the skin.
Everyone who used the ointment in the treatment of cuts, scratches, the consequences of surgical intervention and similar problems with the epidermis, especially complicated by inflammation, speak about the positive aspects of the ointment.
Negative reviews ointment "Baneocin" from acne gets when used in large areas of the epidermis. Both the doctor and the patient can get all the necessary information from the instructions for use. The responses of people help to better understand whether the drug is effective or not.
Medical experts recommend Baneocin for both outpatient and inpatient treatment of skin lesions, including those complicated by the inflammatory process.
Reviews about "Baneocin" from subcutaneous acne in most cases are positive. Since the ointment is highly effective with minimal contraindications and adverse reactions. The drug is suitable for many patients with acne.
Before using the medicine, you should clean the skin with a tonic or lotion, after that already apply Baneocin ointment pointwise to the affected areas.
According to reviews of "Baneocin" for acne, it is known that most people note the low cost of the drug and the ability to apply the drug only once a day.