"Advantan" ointment is an effective remedy that is indicated for many skin diseases (eczema, neurodermatitis). There are two types of this drug, which differ in the content of fatty acids.
"Advantan" ointment contains methylprednisolone, which is a synthetic hormone of glucocorticoid nature. To enhance medicinal properties, the composition of the drug includes excipients: fatty paraffin, wax, emulsifier E, purified water, white petrolatum, castor hydrogenated oil.
"Advantan" ointment has a simple mechanism of action, which consists in the penetration of a drug into skin cells. This leads to a sharp narrowing of the vessels, which leads to the instant removal of redness, swelling, reduction of pain and itching in the inflammatory focus.
Ointment with a low content of fatty acids is used for diseases that are characterized by low intensity or are in remission. The drug eliminates inflammation, moisturizes the skin and restores its natural defense, consisting mainly of lipids.
A high fatty acid ointment is used to treat diseases of a chronic or protracted nature. It is used on excessively dry skin. The drug creates a protective film on the affected area, which lasts a long time and at the same time has a pronounced therapeutic effect. This property is used to treat various forms of neurodermatitis.
The main application of the emulsion "Advantan" and its ointment were found as agents for the treatment of various forms of eczema (microbial, true, professional) during periods of remission. At this time, the skin becomes dry, exudative processes subside. Sometimes the drug is used to eliminate skin manifestations of contact dermatitis (simple and allergic).
"Advantan" ointment with a high concentration of fatty acids is used to treat neurodermatitis. It helps to eliminate excessive dryness of the skin, swelling, reduce the intensity of itching.
There are several contraindications for this drug. The use of the drug on the wetting surface of the skin is not allowed (in some cases, the use of a non-greasy form is acceptable). Tuberculosis, syphilis - diseases that are also strict contraindications for the use of ointments. The application of this drug will reduce the immunity of the skin, which will cause the spread of the pathogen to the bloodstream, then to the internal organs. For this reason, the drug is contraindicated in diseases of viral etiology. Among other pathological conditions that require restrictions on the use of the drug, chickenpox, herpes zoster, and herpetic recurrent infection are distinguished.
If skin rashes are caused by bacterial or fungal agents, antifungal or antibacterial agents are used in addition to the ointment .
In the presence of rosacea - a pathological condition characterized by excessive vasodilation - the use of this drug is prohibited.
Special contraindications are the period of pregnancy and lactation. The active substance penetrates through the mother’s milk or through the hematoplacental barrier into the bloodstream of the fetus and can cause irreversible changes in its internal organs. In almost all cases, it is necessary to take into account the individual sensitivity of the body to the drug.
Among the side effects that Advantan ointment, analogues and similar drugs containing methylprednisolone have in their composition, the appearance of irritation, edema, peeling and itching should be noted. With prolonged use of the drug, vascular asterisks, stretch marks, white spots may appear on the skin. Atrophy of individual sites.