Ichthyol ointment. Instructions

Homogeneous in its composition, the ointment has a dark brown color and characteristic odor, contains an active ingredient ihtamol and has antiseptic and disinfectant properties. This drug is obtained from resins, which are formed during gasification and semi-coking of oil shales, it is called ichthyol ointment. The instruction contains information on the content of the active substance: the ointment can be released at a concentration of 10%, 20% or 30% of ichthyol (an auxiliary substance of the drug is Vaseline). Has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, keratolytic, analgesic (local) effect. Antimicrobial properties of the drug are predetermined by the presence of sulfur. When applied to the wound, there is a narrowing of the vessels, a decrease in fluid secretion and an acceleration in the regeneration of damaged tissues.

It is applied externally for the treatment of skin (burns, wounds, eczema, dermatitis, furunculosis, pyoderma), arthritis, neuralgia, tendovaginitis, bursitis, mastitis. The duration of treatment depends on the nature of the disease and the symptoms. Sometimes, up to 14 days, ichthyol ointment should be used regularly. Instructions and the doctor determine the procedure for the procedure. Usually on external, open sites of a skin it put a thin layer once or twice a day. For one application, the amount of ointment depends on the size of the affected area. Before applying the ointment, the skin area is cleaned of mechanical impurities, residual liquid and other. There were no side effects from the action of the drug.

Depending on the nature of the disease, the method by which ichthyol ointment is applied to the affected areas is selected. The instruction recommends that it be applied externally in the form of overlays at a concentration of ichthyol equal to 10% or 20%, and also for trituration in a mixture with hydroalcoholic lotions and glycerin. Inflammation of the uterus, peristalsis, prostatitis, inflammation of the fallopian tubes and other inflammatory pelvic diseases use candles or tampons with ichthyol ointment impregnated with a 10% solution of ichthyol in glycerol. Tampons or candles are injected after spontaneous bowel cleansing or cleansing enema.

To exclude the inefficient use of the drug, it is necessary to follow the recommendations of the doctor, which will indicate how the ichthyol ointment should be used. The instruction and medical consultation will help to exclude the risks from the incompatibility of the drug with solutions with iodide salts, heavy metal salts, alkaloids. It is also necessary to determine in advance whether or not the patient has an increased sensitivity (allergy) to the active substance or excipients of the drug. Apply it with caution: Avoid contact with mucous membranes, with prolonged use, avoid possible skin irritation in the area of application of the ointment. In all emergency situations, medical personnel should be consulted.

Usually ointment (despite the fact that now there are many modern expensive drugs) is contained in the home medicine cabinet and is an ambulance for deep cuts, splinters, burns or bites with insects accompanied by swelling. In addition, with the appearance of a rash or trouble with breathing, ichthyol ointment is also used. The instruction contains warnings about the possibility of unusual reactions. Often gardeners use ichthyol ointment for hands or feet at the jab sites with spiked raspberries, blackberries and rose bushes. Since the thorns are difficult to remove with tweezers, these places are lubricated with ointment. Boils that are caused by a bacterial infection can also be treated with ointment, but if this remedy does not help, it is better to see a doctor.

The ointment helps to relieve pain and swelling with bites of a sore, this procedure can be repeated if necessary, but you should remember about the danger of allergic reactions due to insect bites, so you need to consult a specialist. Today we know one more use of the drug: Ichthyol ointment is applied from acne. The popularity of this method of treating acne is explained by the fact that the drug is inexpensive, and the method of its application is simple. To the inflamed areas of washed and dried skin, apply a thin layer of ointment. Withstand two hours and rinse with warm water, preferably with soap containing ichthyol. Repeat the procedure should be two times a day. You can apply a tampon, moistened with ointment, for the night and fix it with adhesive tape. In the morning, this place should be disinfected. Since the ointment can dye clothes, it is always necessary to exclude the contact of the bandage surrounding the affected area with clothing.