As you know, the largest organ in the human body is the skin, which takes on protective functions, participates in water-salt metabolism and is responsible for sensitivity through special receptors. That is why the state of health and integrity of the cover must be taken extremely seriously.
In particular, medications should be carefully selected in case of detection of non-infectious skin pathologies. For example, one of the most common, effective, and proven remedies used to treat such problems is Fluorocort Ointment.
General information
This drug is for external use, used in dermatological practice. The tool is often recommended for people suffering from allergic dermatosis, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, eczema. The active component of the drug is triamcinolone, which has a pronounced antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effect. He pretty quickly copes with swelling, annoying itching, pain syndrome of different intensity.
Ointment "Fluorocort" is a topical glucocorticosteroid drug for topical use. The medicine is produced in Hungary by Gedeon Richter. Ointment belongs to the category of hormonal medicines that are used to treat dermatological non-infectious defects.
The tool has many indications and contraindications for use, a specific dosage and other features. That is why, to obtain a truly positive therapeutic result, you should study the instructions for the Fluorocort ointment in detail and consult a qualified dermatologist.
Composition and form of release
Ointment "Fluorocort" has a thick homogeneous consistency, snow-white color and is completely devoid of any specific aroma. Its components penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin after only a few minutes and immediately begins to have an active effect. The product is produced in aluminum tubes of 15 mg.
The main active ingredient of the drug is triamcinolone acetonide. As for the auxiliary ingredients, the following are also added to the ointment:
- liquid paraffin;
- cetyl alcohol;
- methyl parahydroxybenzoate;
- stearic acid;
- glycerol;
- polysorbate;
- distilled water.
Pharmacological properties
The active component of the drug has anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, anti-allergic, antipruritic, antiexudative and decongestant effects. When applying the medicine to the skin, the edge accumulation of neutrophils is eliminated, due to which the exudation is significantly reduced, the spread of microphages, the production of cytokines stops, and granulation decreases.
The ingredients of the ointment "Fluorocort" contribute to the narrowing of blood vessels, stabilize their permeability by normalizing the membranes of lysosomes, affect the rate of reproduction of skin cells, reducing it.
Against the background of the influence of glucocorticosteroids in the particles of the epidermis, protein production is performed. It is due to this that the enzymatic activity of the ingredients involved in the formation of arachidonic acid is suppressed. Thus, the number of its active elements — prostaglandins, prostacyclins, and leukotrienes — decreases.
Pharmacokinetics
The main active ingredient of the ointment "Fluorocort" quickly penetrates into all epithelial layers. The breakdown product of this component is excreted naturally through the kidneys and liver. The duration of the release of substances from the blood is about 4-5 hours, from the tissues - up to 1.5 days. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the body.
What is ointment "Fluorocort" used for?
As already mentioned, this drug is widely used in dermatology for the treatment of skin pathologies of non-infectious pathogenesis. As a rule, the tool is used for:
- lower severity of pain;
- elimination of allergic rashes;
- resorption of puffiness of inflammatory etiology;
- normalization of the full permeability of blood vessels;
- eliminate burning and itching.
The drug is used to treat both acute and chronic forms of diseases. It is often included in therapeutic regimens to combat all the clinical symptoms of pathologies. This makes it possible to prevent the drug load on the body that appears when using large combinations of external agents.
Usually, the use of Fluorocort ointment is recommended for skin defects that are most susceptible to treatment with glucocorticosteroids. The instructions for the drug indicate several indications:
- neurodermatitis;
- Leiner's syndrome;
- external otitis without infectious complications;
- psoriasis;
- lichen planus;
- insect bites;
- chronic and acute eczema;
- atopic dermatitis;
- exfoliative erythroderma;
- contact dermatitis.
Among other things, the tool is often used to eliminate skin signs of tuberculosis and syphilis.
Instructions for use of ointment "Fluorocort"
The product is used externally. Lubricate damaged skin with a thin layer of ointment. Medical manipulations can be performed no more than three times during the day. The amount of ointment for one procedure should not exceed 10-15 grams.
If necessary, you can use an occlusive dressing, which protects the damaged area from air. In the case of a tight seal, the amount of applied agent should be less than 10 grams.
The course of treatment for each patient is prescribed individually, but its average duration usually ranges from 10-20 days.
Overdose and side effects
Many glucocorticosteroids used externally sometimes lead to negative reactions of the body, and Fluorocort ointment is no exception. For example, in case of too long-term use on a large area of the skin, suppression of the activity of the adrenal cortex is likely, most often children experience a similar effect. Other side effects of Ointment "Fluorocort", according to the instructions and reviews, include:
- hypersensitivity of the immune system;
- insomnia, migraine, anxiety, cramps, increased intracranial pressure;
- intestinal and gastric bleeding, esophagitis, pancreatitis, ulcerative pathology;
- arterial hypertension, the occurrence of heart failure;
- thinning and excessive dryness of the skin, the appearance of diaper rash, erythema, folliculitis, burning, hypopigmentation, dermatitis, itching, hirsutism;
- hypokalemia, fluid and sodium retention in the body, alkalosis;
- osteoporosis, aseptic necrosis, steroid myopathy, growth retardation in a child;
- the onset of glaucoma, exophthalmos, puffiness of the optic nerve, cataract, corneal ulcer;
- activation of latent infections;
- increased intraocular pressure.
Contraindications
In order not to inadvertently harm the body and get an exclusively positive effect from therapy, it is very important to take into account the restrictions on the use of the drug, in the presence of which you should completely abandon it. So, ointment is forbidden to use in the presence of:
- fungal, viral and bacterial skin lesions;
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
- burns, wounds, irritation of the epithelium;
- perioral dermatitis;
- precancerous position of the dermis, neoplasms of various pathogenesis;
- vulgar or rosacea.
Reviews
The responses about the tool vary slightly, but in general, only positive opinions of patients can be found on the Web. According to reviews of Fluorocort ointment, the drug is highly effective and copes with swelling, itching and other skin defects. Subject to all the rules described in the instructions, the tool helps to quickly get rid of the dermatological manifestations of many common diseases.
Patients also note that the drug is quite well absorbed into the skin and leaves no residue on clothing. An important advantage of the ointment is the lack of a strong specific smell. It is thanks to these qualities that it is very convenient to use.
However, it should be used with extreme caution, because of the synthetic composition, it often provokes the occurrence of side effects. Often, patients note the appearance of severe headaches, severe arrhythmias, and increased itching. Particular care must be taken in treating children, since a weak body can react negatively to such a powerful effect.