Hormonal ointments are effective drugs that fight many skin diseases. Due to the specific active components, the pathological symptoms disappear quite quickly, and the patient recovers. Their features require special care in application and the strict implementation of the instructions. For example, Flucinar ointment is based on a substance such as acetonidflucinolone, which is part of the group of synthetic glucocorticosteroids. It is hormonal, and this imposes some restrictions on its use.
The composition of the ointment "Flucin"
Ointment is a homogeneous white mass produced in tubes of aluminum with a volume of 15 grams. Its composition includes such components as:
- fluocinlonacetonide as an active substance, the concentration is 0.025%, that is, 250 ΞΌg;
- excipients - anhydrous lanolin, white petrolatum, citric acid and propylene glycol.
Drug action
According to the instructions, the ointment "Flucinar" is intended for local application to the epidermal integument, it is characterized by high values ββof absorption through the skin. Even a small amount is enough to reduce the activity of the inflammation process. The active substance of the drug has an anti-inflammatory effect on tissues. This is due to a decrease in the production of prostaglandins, inflammatory mediators.
In addition, the tool can reduce the separation of exudate, narrow vessels and can neutralize tissue proliferation with excessive cell division. The anti-allergic effect stated in the instructions implies a decrease in the strength of local manifestations due to the hypersensitivity of the immune system. Indications ointment "Flucin" should be strictly observed.
The drug easily penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin, where it does not undergo any biotransformation. In the stratum corneum, it persists for a long time, its active component is detected two weeks after completion of treatment. Absorption of the drug into the systemic circulation occurs in minimal amounts excreted through the liver. When the ointment is applied to the face and under occlusive dressings, its absorption rates increase dramatically.
Indications for use
Given all the properties of the ointment "Flucinar", it is especially important to use it for severe and acute inflammatory pathologies of the skin integument, which are not accompanied by infectious diseases and manifest such unpleasant signs as excessive activity of tissue keratinization and itching. The most important thing is the sensitivity of the disease to corticosteroids, otherwise the use of ointment will not bring the desired results. Indications, therefore, include the following pathologies:
- eczema of impetiginous and contact species;
- seborrheic and atopic dermatitis;
- erythematous and lichen planus;
- psoriasis, including also localized on the scalp;
- first degree burns;
- insect bites and sunburn.
With herpes ointment "Flucinar" is also very often used.
I must say that the ointment in all these situations can be used only for a short time and as directed by a specialist.
Instruction for use
The ointment is applied in a thin layer only to inflamed skin areas. Local application only. The procedure must be done once or twice a day every day. As indicated in the instructions for the ointment "Flucinar", the total time of continuous treatment should not be above 10-14 days.
It is recommended to use no more than two grams of ointment, it is advisable to use as little medicine as possible, it does not make sense to exceed it, since this will not allow to obtain a positive result. When attaching a fungal or bacterial infection on the affected area, additional funds will be required.
Application to the skin
Regarding the application of this ointment to the skin of the face, it must be said that the maximum duration of therapy is reduced to seven days. For some diagnoses (for example, in the presence of psoriasis), a specialist can prescribe a bandage on the inflamed area to enhance the effect of the drug. In such a situation, it is also not recommended to exceed the seven-day course. Can Flucinar ointment be used for children? The tool can be used as part of the treatment of pediatric patients, but there are a number of limitations. For example, the age must necessarily be more than two years, while the treatment of the affected area is performed only once a day. Kids are not allowed to apply ointment to their faces.
Side effects
The use of ointment "Flucinar" can cause side effects. The most likely of which are:
- dry skin
- an allergic reaction in the form of redness of the skin and rash;
- baldness of the treated area or active hair growth;
- blackheads;
- secondary infection.
Systemic reactions can develop due to the use of occlusive dressings, among them there may be an increase in blood pressure and severe swelling.
Experts say that prolonged use of the drug should be avoided. Studies show that with prolonged use of hormonal ointments on large areas of the body, the likelihood of the formation of these adverse reactions can significantly increase.
Contraindications
Among the contraindications for use are conditions such as:
- fungal, viral and bacterial infection of tissues (the remedy is not used for herpes);
- the presence of violations of the integrity of the skin;
- precancerous and tumorous formations;
- acne, ointment can not be used for acne;
- patient age up to two years;
- the first trimester of bearing a baby (Flucinar ointment during pregnancy can be used only after consulting a doctor);
- excessive sensitivity of the patient to the components of the ointment.
You need to be especially careful when using those patients who have cataracts and glaucoma during the treatment of skin located close to the organs of vision, as the symptoms of ophthalmic pathologies may intensify.
Ointment "Flucin" duration of treatment is up to two weeks. However, patients using it to eliminate a variety of symptoms of irritation or skin disease on the face should remember that in their case, specialists recommend halving the course of therapy in order to avoid side effects.
Analogs ointments
If it is impossible to purchase the drug in question for any reason, then you can find its cheap analogues with the same active component in the composition:
- "Fluciderm";
- "Flutsar";
- Sinaflan.
A number of local corticosteroids are quite extensive, so you can find many drugs that have a similar mechanism of action, but with a different substance in their basis. For example, substitutes may be such drugs as:
- Metizolone and Advantan based on methylprednisolone;
- "Momecon", "Momederm", "Momezon", "Moleskin" - these are drugs based on mometasone;
- Soderm, Betliben, Beloderm with betamethasone as an active substance.
It must be remembered that only a specialist is able to make the right choice of an analogue that replaces any drug.
The cost of the drug "Flucinar" ranges from 160-192 rubles per tube (15 g).
Patient Comments
Reviews about the use of ointment "Flucin" are contradictory.
A number of patients say that the drug helped immediately, almost from the first use (in extreme cases, from the second). It is recommended to apply the ointment before bedtime, at night, with a thin layer, since it is oily and absorbed for a long time. Redness and itching usually go away the next morning, then another smear is done, and the treatment ends.
Among the advantages of the drug are noted, in addition to the quick effect, reducing itching, eliminating redness, it helps with eczema.
The main drawback of the patients is that the drug is hormonal and very strong.
An instruction is attached to the drug, which is advisable to read, since there are serious contraindications and not everyone can apply the ointment. It is not recommended to use the drug for more than one or two weeks, as complications may appear as a result, addiction will occur. However, with eczema, irritation, peeling and itching, βFlucinarβ is very effective.
There are also negative reviews about Flucinar ointment, which indicate that the quick effect is blocked by many minuses. They say that the ointment worsens the immune system, destroys the hormonal background, contributes to the appearance of pathologies of the internal organs and destroys the skin. At the sites of application, the epidermal cover atrophied, became thin, all veins and blood vessels in an expanded state are visible, the face blushes because of this, and burns all the time, very dry. In some cases, dark hair begins to grow on the face, the nervous system loosens because it absorbs all corticosteroids. As a result - irritability, neurosis, a lost menstrual cycle and low blood pressure.
In no case should the ointment be used alone, but only as directed by a doctor.