The existence of modern man is often complicated by a number of diseases that are not life-threatening, but that bring extreme discomfort to life. Such diseases, first of all, include allergic reactions, infectious skin diseases, erythema.
Especially for the fight against such negative manifestations, Belogent ointment and cream were created. They include the therapeutic substance betamezon and gentamicin sulfate. Sodium hydroxide, chlorcresol, purified water, macrogol cetostearyl ether, white petrolatum are present in the cream as auxiliary ingredients. In addition to medicinal substances, the product “Belogent-ointment” includes only white petrolatum with liquid paraffin.
What are the differences between Belogent-cream and Belogent-ointment? The instruction says that the cream is more suitable for treating wet wounds, and the ointment is for dry, flaky disorders of the epidermis. Usually, acute forms are treated with a cream, and chronic forms with an ointment.
In general, both Belogent-cream and Belogent-ointment have high antibacterial, anti-allergic, antipruritic, anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative (inhibitory) characteristics.
Using the drug is simple. It is enough to apply a thin layer of the drug to the damaged area of ​​the skin, leave for several hours. Usually this procedure is carried out twice a day. However, on places with rougher skin (palms, feet, etc.), Belogent (ointment or cream) can be applied more often.
Is Belogent effective for all skin lesions? The reviews of experts indicate that betamezon and gentamicin sulfate possess the most activity against various strains of streptococcus, Staphylococcus aureus, and Proteus. However, the composition successfully fights with several more gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.
The drug "Belogent" (ointment or cream) is recommended for treatment:
Dermatoses of various etiologies.
· Allergic manifestations on the skin.
· Eczema (diseases caused by metabolic disorders).
Atopic dermatitis, diffuse neurodermatitis - severe allergic diseases.
Seborrheic dermatitis.
· Lishaev of different origin.
Phlebatoderma.
Anus or genital itching.
Belogent ointment is approved for use even for children who are one year old. This indicates a good tolerance to the drug. However, like the vast majority of chemical compounds, the drug "Belogent" has contraindications. Ointment is forbidden to use for the treatment of open wounds, trophic ulcers, acne, acne, rosacea. It is not indicated for the treatment of viral skin lesions with syphilis, tuberculosis, rubella, smallpox.
It is especially carefully and carefully recommended to use the drug in the treatment of facial skin. Long-term use can lead to rosacea (rosacea) or acne, leaving light or dark spots on the face.
If you need to treat the skin around the eyes, you need to remember that the ingestion of betamezone or gentamicin sulfate on the mucous membrane of the eye can lead to glaucoma, cataracts, herpes, and inflammatory diseases.
When applying the ointment in the area of ​​the armpits, inguinal or other folds, you need to remember that in these poorly ventilated places from prolonged use of the ointment, fungus can develop. Therefore, you should not use the medicine for a long time. In the event of a fungus, the doctor should prescribe additional antifungal drugs.
Otherwise, Belogent cream and ointment are completely harmless. They are prescribed for pregnant and lactating, small children, elderly people. The drug does not affect the concentration of attention, does not create side effects. The medicine "Belogent" can be combined with other means.
The price of ointments and creams in different regions ranges from 170 to 320 rubles.