Oxolin ointment refers to antiviral external agents. The drug acts on the causative agent of influenza, preventing its development in the cells. The active substance is dioxotetrahydroxytetrahydronaphthalene. Adenoviruses, pathogens of molluscum contagiosum, herpes zoster and herpes simplex, infectious warts are sensitive to it.
When applied to the skin, the drug does not provoke a toxic local irritant effect. Approximately five to twenty percent of the drug is absorbed. During the day, the drug is excreted in the urine.
When is Oxolin ointment prescribed?
The use of the drug is recommended for skin and ophthalmic pathologies of a viral nature. They are treated with warts, herpes zoster, scaly and vesicular lichen. Indications include Dühring's dermatitis herpetiformis. The medicine is also prescribed for viral rhinitis and for the prevention of influenza.
Means "Oxolin". Instructions for use
Ointment of three percent concentration is used for the treatment of genital warts, warts. The drug is applied to the affected areas two to three times a day. The duration of the course is from several weeks to a couple of months. Forto enhance the effect of the drug, it is recommended to use an occlusive dressing. With viral rhinitis and ophthalmic pathologies, a drug with a concentration of 0.25% is indicated.
The medicine is applied to the nasal mucosa for three to four days 2-3 r / day. For eye diseases, the liniment is placed behind the eyelid. The drug is preferably used at night. For the prevention of influenza, the drug is also prescribed at a concentration of 0.25%. Course duration - 25 days. In this case, the medication is recommended for all family members.
Contraindications
Oxolin ointment is not recommended for hypersensitivity. During pregnancy, the drug is prescribed with extreme caution strictly on the advice of a doctor. Nursing patients should be warned about the likely cessation of lactation.
Side effects
Oxolin ointment can provoke burning of the mucous membrane, skin irritation, rhinorrhea. During treatment, dermatitis is likely, the appearance of a blue tint of the integument. As a rule, these side effects occur with hypersensitivity to the components of the remedy.
In general, the drug is well tolerated.
Additional information
Oxolin ointment is prescribed with special care for children. Treatment should be carried out under the close supervision of a pediatrician. The drug is allowed to be used by people of different professions, including potentially dangerous ones, since the components of the drug do not affect the speed of the psychomotor reaction. When the drug interacts with adrenomimetic drugs forintranasal administration, the development of dryness of the nasal mucosa is likely. Store Oxolin ointment is allowed no longer than two years. Do not exceed the recommended frequency of application. With the development of side effects not indicated in the annotation, or in case of deterioration and exacerbation of the symptoms of the pathology, it is necessary to stop therapy and consult a doctor.
