In the Vladimir region in the small town of Raduzhny, the BioChemPharm company produces veterinary medicine with the trade name Zinc Sulfur Ointment for veterinary needs. It is worth noting that it is not used at all to treat people, despite the fact that it is an effective antimicrobial and antiparasitic dermatological agent. This article will talk about how exactly zinc-sulfur ointment is used in veterinary medicine and in which cases its use is fully justified.
Structure
It should be noted that the composition of sulfur-zinc ointment is quite simple - it includes only 3 components. Among them are:
- Purified sulfur, which in dermatology is actively used in the presence of various skin diseases such as seborrhea, psoriasis, sycosis, eczema and many other problems. Once in the body of an animal, this substance helps to actively produce vitamins that stimulate the growth of wool, horns and hooves.
- Zinc oxide is also one of the most important components of the ointment, since it has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, astringent and adsorbing properties. When it enters the wound, it secretes albumin, which helps to prevent the appearance of irritations, and also ensures the healing of injuries in the animal as quickly as possible. Now in veterinary medicine, zinc oxide is often used in cases where there are ulcers, pressure sores and wet wounds.
The last component that binds the active substances is petroleum jelly. Oxide and sulfur are mixed with it to a uniform consistency.
pharmachologic effect
If you focus on the above properties of each of the substances that are part of it, then you can understand that zinc-sulfur ointment, in addition to antiparasitic and antimicrobial effects, also has a number of other properties. For example, it is an excellent astringent, drying, fungicidal, acaricidal, healing and adsorbing agent, this helps to treat numerous skin diseases in both domestic and farm animals. This effect is very simple - when an ointment enters the damaged skin, albuminates begin to form, which prevent the formation of new lesions, and also accelerate the healing of wounds.
Appearance
At the moment, zinc-sulfur ointment is a tool intended exclusively for external use. The ointment usually has a white color, but sometimes a batch may have a faint yellowish tint. It is also worth keeping in mind that the product has a very specific smell, however, in a small amount it is weakly expressed. Nevertheless, it is recommended to keep the windows open for weathering when using it.
The drug itself is packaged in polymer cans with various packaging. At the moment, you can find small jars of 15 g, 40 g, 60 g, 100 g and larger - 500 grams and kilograms. Each jar is equipped with a sealing lid with a lock, which must remain intact until the first opening. Each package should have the manufacturer’s marking, name, manufacturing date and expiration date, as well as the TU designation and the inscription "For veterinary use".
Indications for use
Now we will directly tell you what indications for the use of sulfur-zinc ointment exist. According to the instructions, it should be used if the animal has purulent eczema, fungal disease, scabies, inflammation on the skin, weeping ulcers and wounds, as well as in the presence of other skin diseases such as seborrhea and pressure sores.
It is worth noting that the drug itself belongs to low-hazard substances, namely, if you focus on GOST 12.1-007-76, you can see that the medicine is ranked in the fourth hazard class. From this it follows that if it is used in the prescribed doses, it will not cause any harm to the body. This led to the fact that in practice it was revealed, from which sulfur-zinc ointment still helps . The use of such an ointment on human skin leads to a sharp decrease in the number of acne and acne. However, such an effect could be expected, since almost all drugs that have purified sulfur in their composition have a similar effect.
Application rules
This drug belongs to the group of ointments for healing wounds on the skin. That is why it is worth carefully considering how it is applied. The instruction gives the following recommendations for use: the ointment should be applied with an even, very thin layer to the damaged surface of the animal 1 or 2 times a day. You need to do this every day for a week to twenty days until recovery, which completely depends on what the severity of the disease was.
In addition, the drug can be applied to a gauze napkin or a piece of clean tissue, and then put it on the damaged area and fix it with bandages or BF-6 medical glue. In cases where sulfur-zinc ointment is used to treat scabies, the ointment should be rubbed not only in the affected areas, but also capture a couple of centimeters of healthy skin.
The instructions will clearly state exactly what should be the interval between treatments depending on the disease and its severity, therefore, if one procedure was missed, then it should be carried out as soon as possible and then follow the rules.
Contraindications
As mentioned earlier, according to the instructions, zinc-sulfur ointment belongs to the category of safe means, therefore there is only one contraindication to its use in animals - hypersensitivity of an individual to one of the components of the drug. In this case, you can not use it, because you can cause very severe damage and worsen your health.
Side effects and overdose
At the moment, no visible side effects were found when using the drug, even in cases where an overdose took place. It should also be noted that any products that were obtained from farm animals after applying the ointment also did not have any additional substances in their composition, and therefore meat and milk can be used without any restrictions.
Rules for working with ointment
Since this ointment is intended for animals, when applied, the veterinarian must follow the existing general hygiene and safety rules that are prescribed in the job description when working with any medical medicine:
- First of all, it is absolutely forbidden to smoke, drink or eat when processing an animal.
- Before starting work with the drug, you need to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and, if possible, disinfect them with a special solution.
- Empty containers must be disposed of in accordance with household waste regulations. It should never be used for other purposes.
- In cases of ointment on the skin or mucous membranes, the affected area should be immediately rinsed thoroughly with clean running water. If a little means was swallowed, then you need to immediately drink a liter of water and induce vomiting. If these measures did not help, and an allergic reaction begins, then you should immediately go to the hospital with instructions for using sulfur-zinc ointment and a label from the jar so that the doctor can immediately orient.
Storage rules and expiration date
Like any medicine, zinc-sulfur ointment requires adherence to certain storage rules. The packaging should only be in a dry place, which will be completely protected from direct sunlight. There are no special requirements for the room temperature - it can vary from 5 to 25 degrees Celsius, so refrigerators and places near the heater should be avoided.
The standard shelf life of this product is 2 years from the date of its manufacture. As soon as the deadline expires, the ointment must be disposed of immediately in accordance with the requirements established by law. Using it after the expiration date is strictly prohibited.
Reviews
If you focus on existing reviews, zinc-sulfur ointment is one of the most effective and oldest means that were used to treat animals. The presence of sulfur in it allows you to effectively cope with fungi and parasitic infections, and zinc, in turn, increases the speed of wound healing.
It is worth noting that you can even cook this tool yourself at home, however, it is still better not to risk it, because it is not always possible to accurately measure the proportions. In addition, it is worth paying attention to the fact that the aroma of the ointment is very unpleasant, and also it does not wash off underwear or clothes, so you need to use it very carefully.
Finally
Despite the fact that there is information about the effective treatment of acne, the actual use of ointment lies in the field of veterinary medicine, so do not try your luck. However, in the treatment of eczema, weeping wounds and other diseases affecting animals, it has shown its effectiveness. True, you should carefully adhere to the rules for using the ointment by a person when applied to an animal in order to prevent possible troubles. However, according to studies, the tool is recognized as quite effective and safe, and therefore it does not cause side effects even with an overdose.