For long-term non-healing wounds, you should definitely consult a doctor. As a rule, in such cases, experts recommend the use of external drugs that contribute to the speedy recovery of the patient. One of them is Iruxol ointment. Analogues of this medication, its use and features will be described later.
Composition, packaging of medication and form
Ointment "Iruksol" is made in the form of a brownish mass in tubes of 30 and 10 g. The main ingredients of this drug are chloramphenicol and clostridiopeptidase A.
Features of the medication
Ointment "Iruksol" is an antimicrobial dermatotropic drug for external use, which is intended for the treatment of long non-healing wounds of various origins.
Due to the presence of chloramphenicol and clostridiopeptidase A in this product, a very quick cleansing of the wound from necrotic tissues and various microbes occurs. Also, this drug helps well in the treatment of ulcers (trophic) and purulent lesions.
According to experts, the main components of the drug in question have antimicrobial, antibacterial, wound healing and wound healing properties. They prevent the development of infection, contribute to the granulation of wounds and their cleansing, and also favor the regeneration and epithelization.
Unlike other drugs, Iruksol ointment cleanses any lesions and removes necrotic tissues and scabs (small) without mechanical intervention.
Patients claim that the effectiveness of this tool is felt from the first days of use. In most cases, the patient's condition improves during the first week.
Indications
Ointment "Iruksol", analogues of which will be presented below, is used for necrosis and manifestations, as well as for:
- pressure sores;
- frostbite and diabetic gangrene of the extremities;
- varicose ulcers;
- burns of the third and second degree.
It should also be noted that this tool is used for long-term non-healing wounds, including postoperative, radiation and traumatic injuries of soft tissues and the preparation of skin before transplantation.
According to experts, the drug in question is also highly effective in the treatment of purulent, septic and necrotic complications of a diabetic foot.
Prohibitions to use
Ointment "Iruksol" is contraindicated in:
- psoriasis
- some blood diseases (for example, with panmyelopathy and hemolytic jaundice);
- severe diseases of the liver and kidneys;
- individual intolerance to the components of the external agent;
- fungal skin lesions.
In addition, this tool is in no case prescribed during pregnancy, children under 12 years of age and during breastfeeding.
Ointment "Iruksol": application
According to the instructions, the medication in question should be applied to the affected area once a day with a thickness of 2 mm. In this case, the wound must first be moistened with a gauze swab.
After applying this medication and softening necrotic tissues, they must be removed with a subsequent change of dressing. Quite often, in order to eliminate possible irritation, zinc ointment is additionally applied along the edges of the wound surface.
Experts say that this drug should not be used together with other topical agents because of the likely decrease in the effectiveness of Iruxol.
Negative effects
Ointment "Iruksol" can provoke the development of allergic reactions in the form of a rash on the skin, contact dermatitis, as well as irritation, burning and pain at the site of application.
Special recommendations for the use of ointment
Ointment "Iruksol" is dispensed in pharmacies without a doctor's prescription. It should be stored at a temperature of 16-26 degrees for five years from the date of production.
This tool should not be used in conjunction with other local drugs (except saline). Otherwise, inactivation of clostridiopeptidase may be observed.
Analogues of ointment and its price
Ointment "Iruksol" in Moscow can be bought at any pharmacy. If this drug is contraindicated for you, then it is allowed to replace it with Iruxovetin. It should also be noted that instead of the mentioned means, hydrophilic ointments such as Levosin, Levomekol, or Oflokain are used. They accelerate the course of the first phase of the wound process and contribute to the healing of lesions on the skin.
Reviews about the external tool
According to consumer reviews, Iruxol ointment is a highly effective drug. It contributes to the speedy healing of wounds and ulcers. However, it should be noted that some patients with pressure sores complain that in especially severe cases this medication is completely useless. In this case, doctors recommend the use of other, stronger drugs, including in the form of complex therapy.