The drug "Fukortsin" (other names: liquid or Castellani paint) is a tool that has disinfectant and antiseptic properties. The solution "Fukortsin", the use of which can cause allergies, is also used to treat fungal diseases of the skin. Before use, you must consult a doctor and read the instructions for the drug "Fukortsin." Reviews about the drug in most cases are positive.
Appearance
The Fukortsin solution is a bright red liquid with a rather pungent odor of the phenol substance that is part of it. Reminds a specific smell of gouache paint. Also in the composition of the drug "Fukortsin" there is fuchsin (one of the world's first dyes of synthetic origin, which gives color to the solution), acetone, boric acid, ethanol ( ethyl alcohol ), water and resorcinol.
Due to the complex action of its constituents, it has a good antimicrobial effect. In addition, this drug has a strong antifungal (i.e. fungicidal) effect. Therefore, the Fukortsin solution was used in the treatment of various diseases of the skin of an infectious or fungal nature. A drying effect of the drug "Fukortsin" makes it extremely useful in eliminating diaper rash and pustular skin diseases.
Indications for use of the solution "Fukortsin".
The following diseases and injuries of the skin: fungal lesions, abrasions, cracks, wounds of the surface layers of the skin, chicken pox, shingles, streptoderma, erosion and pyoderma. The drug is also used to treat stomatitis, pharyngitis and candidiasis of the oral cavity.
Contraindications to the use of a drug such as Fukortsin solution.
The use of this solution becomes impossible if the patient has an increased sensitivity to any components of the drug, chronic dermatosis or the slightest signs of an allergic reaction. In addition, this medication can not be used during pregnancy and lactation.
Side effects of the drug "Fukortsin": allergies, dermatitis, as well as addiction, as a result of which the solution ceases to have a bactericidal effect. Also, the drug "Fukortsin" should not be applied to the skin in large quantities due to the risk of a possible overdose of a substance with phenol, which has the property to evaporate after application.
Fukortsin solution. Application.
Apply the drug with a cotton swab or stick on the affected area of the skin or mucous membrane up to five times a day. If necessary, after the Fukortsin preparation has dried, a gel or ointment can be applied. It is worth considering that without the appointment of a doctor, this drug can not be used in combination with other medicines.
In case of use on a mucous membrane the solution "Fukortsin" is not always useful. The use in medical practice indicates the possibility of a burn or irritation. For this reason, for this purpose, it is better to find a replacement for the drug. In addition, this medicine should not be used to treat diseases in children whose age does not exceed twelve years. Although most doctors find nothing dangerous in this and prescribes the drug "Fukortsin" at any, even the youngest age. Naturally, parents should be careful with the Fukortsin solution.
Release form.
The medicine "Fukortsin" is available in the form of a solution (glass bottles of 25 and 10 milliliters) exclusively for external use.
Storage conditions.
This solution must be stored in a place protected from sunlight and bright light, at a temperature of no lower than eight and no higher than fifteen degrees.