"Heliomycin ointment": description, application and analogues

Man is used to using antibacterial drugs. Without them, many diseases would be incurable or even fatal. Antibiotics have different forms of release. You can buy in the pharmacy solutions for injections, tablets, capsules, inhalation devices and local products. The latter will be discussed later, in particular, you will learn how Heliomycin Ointment is used.

Characteristics and description

"Heliomycin ointment" refers to antibiotics and disinfectants. The drug is available in tubes. The drug is effective against gram-positive bacteria. Also with its help, some other microorganisms are eliminated. The drug is used up to twice a day. If necessary, the product is applied under a bandage or on cotton swabs. Closure of the treated wound should not be earlier than 20-30 minutes after the application of the drug. The therapy lasts from one to two weeks.

Acquired "Heliomycin ointment" without special purpose. The active substance of the drug is heliomycin. The remedy is widely used in surgery, otorhinolaryngology, traumatology, cosmetology and other branches of medicine. Despite the fact that the medicine is an antibiotic, it is often used by patients independently. Consider what information contains about the preparation "Heliomycin ointment" instruction.

Purpose and limitations: what helps the medicine?

"Heliomycin ointment" is effective in controlling microbes sensitive to heliomycin. The use of the drug is justified with the following pathologies:

• Rhinitis of bacterial origin;
• Pyoderma and eczema;
• Ulcers trophic and decubitus;
• Acne vulgaris and furuncles;
• Cracked nipples in nursing mothers, accompanied by purulent discharge;
• Pemphigus of newborns ;
• Varicose ulcers;
• Long-term healing wounds of soft tissues and skin.

The instructions for using the drug indicated that the contraindication to use is only hypersensitivity. But many doctors also do not recommend using the drug during pregnancy (first trimester).

"Heliomycin ointment": analogues of the preparation

To date, no absolute structural analogue has been produced. The medication is unique in its composition. But the consumer can easily acquire substitutes having other active substances. "Heliomycin ointment" and its analogues in this case will have the same effect. Such drugs are always chosen by a doctor, taking into account individual characteristics. Not the last value plays a kind of pathology.

You can replace antibacterial ointment by the following means:

• "Levomekol".
• "Sulfargin".
• Solcoseryl.
• "Eplan", etc.

Often, instead of a drug, consumers purchase an ointment called Ihtiolovoy or Vishnevsky. But these drugs are not able to cope with some of the pathologies listed above. Therefore, to select the right therapy, you should consult a doctor. Good health to you!