Ointment "Dermozolone": instructions for use, composition, analogues, reviews

Ointment "Dermozolone" is a combined medicinal product that is used in dermatology as an anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antipruritic agent. Today we learn about how the "Dermozolone" ointment describes the instructions for use, what reviews the patients leave about it, and what substitutes the pharmaceutical industry offers.

Composition and form of release

"Dermozolone" is intended exclusively for external use. Produced in the form of a yellow-brown ointment, packed in 5-gram tubes. Ointment "Dermozolone" instructions for use are positioned as antiallergic, antipruritic, antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.

A wide range of action of the drug is due to its composition. The main active substances are steroid hormone prednisolone, which contains 1 mg of ointment 25 mg, and clioquinol hydrophilic base in an amount of 30 mg.

As auxiliary components, the ointment contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate, cetyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, wax, petrolatum and liquid paraffin.

Pharmacological action is provided by narrowing the lumen of blood vessels, reducing the permeability of their walls, normalizing cell membranes and inhibiting migration of cells to the focus of inflammation.

In which cases apply

The extensive effect of the drug makes it possible to use the ointment "Dermozolone" (the instruction for use confirms this) in the treatment of many dermatological diseases:

• intertrigo;

• bacterial and fungal skin lesions, infected ulcers and eczema in the case when treatment with antifungal and antibacterial agents has proved ineffective;

• dermatitis, accompanied by allergic rashes, the nature of which is complicated by bacterial and fungal infection;

• allergic diseases;

• burning and itching in the anus and external genitalia;

• ulcers of the shin, mixed eczema, dyshidrosis.

Application rules

As mentioned earlier, the ointment "Dermozolone", the composition of which is described above, is intended for external use. Apply it to the affected area with a thin layer from 1 to 3 times a day, lightly rubbing into the skin. The frequency of application is determined by a dermatologist. This takes into account such indicators as individual tolerance of components, the type and severity of the disease, the age of the patient. Duration of treatment is also determined by the attending physician. In any case, the duration of therapy should not exceed 10 days.

What contraindications does the Dermozolone ointment have?

Instruction for the use of the drug reports that its use is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to the main and auxiliary substances of the ointment, in particular, to iodine.

Do not use the product in the presence of diseases such as skin tuberculosis, viral skin infections, chicken pox, skin reactions after vaccinations, perioral dermatitis, syphilis, as well as malignant and benign skin tumors.

Side effects

According to reviews, while following the instructions and recommendations of a dermatologist, "Dermozolone" rarely causes a side effect. In most cases, the ointment from dermatitis on the skin is well tolerated by patients. Side effects occur if the drug is used for a long time and if it is applied to large areas of the skin. However, the emergence of systemic side effects is typical for all drugs based on prednisolone and glucocorticosteroids. In this case, often there are such uncomfortable conditions as itching, scaling, dryness and slight burning of the skin. Because of the disorder of hormonal metabolism, the sebaceous glands can become inflamed and steroid acne may appear.

As side effects with excessive entrainment with ointment, intense sweating, dryness and irritation of the skin can be observed. Also in some patients ointment from dermatitis on the skin can cause allergic reactions due to the presence of iodine in the composition.

special instructions

Before using Dermozolone, you should take into account that the use of the drug requires a preliminary consultation of a dermatologist. Long-term treatment with ointment is fraught with not only serious consequences, but also the resistance of bacteria to the effects of active components of the remedy.

With regard to the safety of ointments during pregnancy and lactation, it is worth noting that such data are not available to date. You can apply the ointment only according to the doctor's indications.

When the "Dermozolone" is in contact with the clothes, the fabric may be dyed yellow. Store the drug in a dry, protected from light place at a temperature of 2-15 ° C.

How much is "Dermozolone"

The price of ointment in online pharmacies is unknown to date, as there are no offers for its sale. It is said that the manufacturer does not have a registration certificate for this drug in Russia. Therefore, you can try to replace it with similar pharmacological action medications.

Analogues of "Dermozolone"

Unfortunately, there are no direct analogues of the drug. Based on the membership of the pharmacological group of glucocorticosteroids, the replacement can be made by "Travocort", "Lorinden S", "Candide B", "Lotriderm". However, before replacing "Dermozolone", it is necessary to consult with a specialist.

What they say reviews

Patients who used this drug say that "Dermozolone", whose price is lower than that of analogues, is an effective and quick-acting remedy. In a short time the drug kills the infection in the foci of inflammation, eliminates itching, irritation and rarely causes side reactions.

In addition, the ointment "Dermozolone" (reviews of patients confirm this) is a good help in the early spring period, when the body suffers from a lack of vitamins, and chronic skin diseases, in particular dermatitis, begin to worsen.

The main drawback mentioned in the reviews is that recently it is not possible to find a drug in pharmacies, and the effect of substitute drugs is much worse.

Conclusion

Many dermatological diseases are often accompanied by secondary infection. The pharmaceutical market offers combined steroid preparations that are complemented by medicinal substances with a fungicidal and antiseptic effect, which significantly expands the range of application and increases the therapeutic effect. In such cases, the hormonal ointment "Dermozolone" helps cope with the disease. Such drugs are characterized by quick action and good efficacy. However, it must be understood that the independent and uncontrolled use of ointments containing glucocorticosteroids can lead to serious consequences, therefore, only a specialist should prescribe them.