With infectious lesions of the skin, which occur in severe form, antibiotic ointments are used. One of these drugs is Linkomycin-Akos. The composition of the ointment includes the antibiotic lincomycin, which is produced by Streptomyces lincolniensis. The medication is often used in dermatology for the treatment of skin pathologies.
Characterization and description of the drug
“Lincomycin-Akos” is an antibacterial drug presented in the form of an ointment of white color (sometimes with a yellow tint), which includes lincomycin - the active substance, it is presented in the form of a monohydrate hydrochloride. As additional ingredients in the composition of the drug are: zinc oxide, paraffin, potato starch and others. Ointment 2% is placed in tubes with a capacity of fifteen or ten grams.
Lincomycin-Akos ointment is prescribed in such situations:
- Damage to the skin of a purulent-inflammatory nature.
- Sepsis.
- Endocarditis.
- Osteomyelitis.
- Erysipelas.
- Phlegmon.
- Furunculosis.
- Pyoderma.
Drug action
The antibiotic that is part of the drug has a bacteriostatic effect. It inhibits the reproduction of pathogenic microbes by entering into a relationship with their ribosomes, destroys peptide bonds. The drug has activity to many gram-positive microbes, but does not affect fungi, enterococci, gram-negative microbes, viruses and protozoa.
According to the instructions for Linkomycin-Akos, pathogens slowly develop resistance to this antibiotic. The bactericidal effect of the drug is manifested when used in high dosage.
"Lincomycin-Akos": instructions for use
The ointment must be applied to the affected area with a thin layer. The procedure is carried out three times a day. You can use dressings.
It is not necessary to prevent the drug from getting on the mucous epithelium, as well as in the eyes.
Contraindications
There are some contraindications for the use of this medication:
- High susceptibility to the components of the drug.
- Children's age up to one month.
- The period of breastfeeding.
- The period of bearing a child. In this case, the use of ointment is allowed, but only in an emergency.
- Pathology of the kidneys and liver.
You can not use the ointment and Ampicillin, Kanamycin and Novobiocin at the same time. It is also not recommended to simultaneously use drugs with erythromycin and aminoglycosides.
With special care, the medicine is used in the treatment of young children, as well as people who have fungal infections of the skin and dermatomycosis.
Complications and consequences
Lincomycin-Akos is generally well tolerated by patients. In rare cases, such negative factors may appear:
- Allergy.
- Hives.
- Various dermatitis.
- Anaphylactic shock.
- Quincke's edema.
If adverse reactions occur, it is necessary to consult with your doctor about the advisability of replacing the drug with another.
Cases of overdose in medicine are not fixed. Since the ointment is applied externally, its active ingredients do not enter the bloodstream, so it is almost impossible to poison the drug. If the medicine enters the stomach, you need to rinse it and take the sorbent.
Additional Information
Lincomycin-Akos must be stored in a dark, dry place. The air temperature should be between fifteen and twenty-five degrees Celsius. The shelf life is two years, after which the drug must be disposed of. Children should not be allowed to take medicine.
Ointment cost
You can buy ointment in almost any pharmacy network in the country. The drug can only be bought by prescription. Self-medication is unacceptable. The cost of ointment on average is ninety rubles. The price may vary slightly depending on the pharmacy chain.
Reviews
Reviews about this drug are mostly positive. Many consumers claim that the ointment constantly saves them from various skin pathologies. In addition, some people say that they treat acne and acne on their face with this drug. Ointment helps to get rid of them quickly enough.
Doctors often prescribe medication to their patients, since it is notable for its low cost and high effectiveness in the fight against many skin diseases. Side effects, if they appear, are very rare.