Actovegin ointment

Actovegin ointment refers to modern drugs that help improve tissue circulation and increase the intake of glucose and oxygen in the affected tissue sites. The medication is used in various cases, in the treatment of various diseases. The list of adverse drug manifestations is limited to individual intolerance.

Actovegin ointment is prescribed for burn lesions and the appearance of violations in the integrity of the skin. Medication refers to safe drugs. Acetovigin ointment can be purchased without a prescription, however, it is recommended to use the drug with a doctor.

The components of the preparation have the ability to activate in the tissues of metabolic processes, improve trophic and stimulate the regenerative process. Actovegin ointment is a deproteinized hemoderate from the blood of calves with nucleic acid derivatives and low molecular weight peptides. The drug is involved in the activation of cellular metabolism due to the ability to increase the accumulation and transport of oxygen and glucose and enhance utilization within cells. These processes contribute to the increase of cellular energy resources. In cases of limiting the normal functions of energy metabolism (lack of substrate, hypoxia) and increasing energy consumption (with regeneration and healing), the drug is able to stimulate energy processes with functional anabolism and metabolism. To the secondary effect of the drug include increased blood supply.

Based on the results of the studies, a small systemic absorption of the active ingredient of the topical dosage form was noted.

Actovegin ointment. Instructions.

With ulcerative lesions, pre-treatment is carried out, aimed at purification. For this, the gel form of the medication is used. It is recommended to apply a thick layer. On top of it, a compress is applied with a 5% ointment or a gauze dressing impregnated with it . Change dressing is carried out once a day. In cases of wiping wounds, dressing is performed several times a day. Further treatment involves the use of a five percent cream. Completion of therapy is recommended to be carried out with a 5% ointment. The drug is applied to the area with a thin layer.

In prophylactic purposes, in order to exclude pressure ulcers, a medicine in the form of a five percent ointment is rubbed into the areas of the outer cover that are at risk of bedsores.

To prevent radiation damage, a five-percent ointment in the form of a thin layer is applied after the radiation treatment between sessions.

Given the indications, the drug can be prescribed during pregnancy or during lactation.

Perhaps the manifestation of allergic reactions in patients predisposed to them. To local side manifestations include burning or itching.

In some cases, the use of the drug may cause minor pain at the site of the lesion, which is due to increased secretion and does not indicate intolerance to the drug.

When using the drug Actovegin ointment reviews, for the most part, are positive. To many patients the medicine helped to cope with the inflammatory processes on the outer cover. The drug is often used in the occurrence of minor wounds (cuts, abrasions, scratches). The drug proved to be excellent in case of burn injuries, trophic ulcers.

In some cases, patients use Actovegin to eliminate acne and colds on the face. If inflammation occurs, the medication is usually used at night.

Positive undoubted qualities of the drug include the absence of odor, which allows using it for skin lesions on the face. In addition, the cost of medication is available to most.