Ointment "Boseptin" for animals is used for external use in the field of veterinary medicine. Assign it as an auxiliary or main drug in the treatment of purulent and aseptic wounds, ulcers and other injuries of viral, bacterial and fungal etiology in birds and mammals.
In addition, this pharmacological agent has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and proteolytic effects, stimulates the process of regeneration of the skin, increases natural resistance and activates the work of local immunity in animals.
Ointment for healing open wounds "Boseptin" provides accelerated healing even in conditions of inadequate asepsis. The component of Bacillus subtilis provides a long period of action of the specified drug, forming a special film on the wound surface, which prevents the entry of foreign microorganisms into the wound cavity from the environment.
The composition and form of the drug
The described medication contains Bacillus subtilis - bacteria (hay bacillus), which have pronounced antagonistic functionality against a wide range of pathogens, as well as high antiviral activity, due to the ability to produce alpha-2-interferon.
As indicated by the instructions for use, "Boseptin", the ointment for the treatment of diseases in animals is a translucent yellowish or tan substance, packed in plastic tubes weighing 60 g.
An annotation is attached to the medication with a detailed description of the composition, a list of indications and the rules for its use. 1 g of this pharmacological agent contains 1x106 CFU of living microbial structures:
- Bacillus amyloliquefaciens VKPM B-10643 (DSM 24615);
- VKPM B-10642 (DSM 24614).
In addition to the main components, the composition of the ointment includes some additional elements - ethyl alcohol and corn extract, processed by bacteria.
Pharmacological action of veterinary medication
Ointment "Boseptin" is a veterinary medicine in which Bacillus subtilis is present - a variety of spore-forming gram-positive aerobic bacteria from the bacillus class, which have been interested in official medicine for several decades. Interest in hay bacillus arose during the Second World War, when Wehrmacht specialists used drugs with this bacillus in the treatment and prevention of dysentery.
This genus of bacilli has more than 3,000 different bacteria. Their main advantage is the antagonistic effect against pathogenic and putrefactive microflora.
In addition, hay bacillus provokes the body's immune response, developing and enhancing local immunity, normalizes the regeneration of skin structures, has an anti-inflammatory property, and produces valuable biological substances.
Perfectly cures dermatitis in dogs. Once on the surface of the wound, Bacillus subtilis form a film that reliably protects against the ingress of foreign microorganisms from the environment, and destroy pathogens on the treated surface, and also contribute to the lysis of necrotic tissues (removal of dead cells by enzymes, antibiotics, bacteriophages and other substances).
Since Bacillus subtilis are antagonists of microflora, they prevent its reproduction on the skin, creating uncomfortable conditions for it, and contribute to its elimination. At the same time, the population of beneficial microorganisms is maintained and restored.
Hay stick is also used to quickly heal postoperative wounds and prevent purulent infections in mammals. Bacillus Bacillus amyloliquefaciens was chosen for the production of ointments due to their good effectiveness in the treatment and prevention of various skin diseases.
Indications for the prescription of the drug
Ointment "Boseptin" is indicated in the treatment of the following pathologies in animals:
- infected and uninfected wounds and burns;
- dermatoses and dermatitis;
- infection with fungal infections;
- pressure sores;
- in order to quickly heal surgical wounds and prevent purulent infections;
- trophic ulcers.
The veterinarian should appoint her.
Contraindications to the use of medication for animals
According to the instructions for use with "Bioseptin", the only contraindication to the use of this pharmacological agent is individual sensitivity to its elements. If negative allergic reactions occur, stop using the product.
Instructions for use of the drug
Ointment "Boseptin" is intended for agricultural, domestic, wild animals, birds and fur animals. This medication is used externally as a therapeutic agent. Apply a thin layer to the damaged area 1-2 times a day until absolute recovery. Regular use significantly increases the effectiveness of the drug "Boseptin". Open wounds treated with this ointment do not have to be bandaged.
It is not recommended to use the drug simultaneously with antibiotics, antiseptic and sulfonamide drugs.
What is the treatment of dermatitis in dogs with this drug?
They most often, in comparison with other animals, develop a variety of dermatitis. In this case, extensive lesions of the skin can occur, in which the use of antibiotics only exacerbates the condition. The use of ointment "Boseptin" in this case is most appropriate, since it creates a natural biological environment for the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms. With dermatitis, the ointment must be applied twice a day to the affected areas, avoiding the medication entering the mucous membranes.
Drug cost
"Bioseptin", as an ointment for open wounds in animals, is now widely used in clinical veterinary practice. The price of this pharmacological agent may depend on the pharmacy network in which it is sold. Varies within 550-620 rubles per package.
Drug interaction
This drug is not recommended for use in concomitant therapy of open wounds in animals with drugs based on antibacterial components. Since antibiotics destroy the bacteria that make up this ointment.
The simultaneous use of such drugs is permitted exclusively in the form of systemic therapy. In addition, it is not advisable to use any antifungal drugs, with the exception of their oral forms. Treatment of wounds with antiseptic solutions after applying the ointment is also not welcome, due to the same antagonistic effect on the components of the drug for the treatment of diseases in animals.
Analogs
There is no absolutely identical remedy to the “Boseptin” medication, however, other drugs with a similar effect can be found on the market of veterinary medicinal products. These include:
- "Vetom";
- "Antidote";
- "Fitop".
Reviews about "Bioseptin"
Animal breeders and specialists of veterinary clinics have left many positive reviews about this medication. According to these people, the drug is the most effective and popular among all other means of a similar purpose for animals. It is used mainly in the treatment of various purulent wounds in dogs, cats and other pets, as well as in the agricultural practice of breeding animals and birds.
Consumers in reviews of "Bioseptin" note that the remedy is especially effective for any manifestations of dermatitis, which is provoked by both bacterial and fungal pathogens. Wounds, as a rule, are quickly healed, purulent contents are naturally brought out, after which complete healing of the wound surface is observed.