When there is an indisposition, a person hurries to the pharmacy. When itching or eczema occurs, she often buys Sinaflan ointment. From what the drug helps, knowledge usually comes from a really "reliable" source - from the closest people who can be trusted. Moreover, they have already experienced the effect of the drug on themselves. Thus, the illusion is created that a person who has received "useful" advice is killing two birds with one stone: saving time spent on going to the doctor and bringing the moment of relief from a painful condition closer.
Seek help from a he althcare professional
Probability theory does not rule out 100% correct "grandmother's" recommendation. However, this is rather an exception to the rule. An unfortunate mistake will not have to be corrected if the doctor recommends the drug "Sinaflan", what helps, tells how to use it, and in what terms your individual treatment should fit.
Warnings
A pharmacologically literate person knows what causes warnings. First of all, you should consider the hormonal ingredientas part of the drug "Sinaflan" (from which this ointment helps, we will consider a little lower), which has the peculiarity of lowering immunity. Although this action is distributed locally, at the site of application, and not on the whole body, it is undesirable to use this medicine for a long time.
With caution, it is necessary to use Sinaflan ointment for growing children during puberty. Doctors do not prescribe this ointment to children under two years of age, nursing mothers, and women during pregnancy.
With any dermatological tumors, skin manifestations of syphilis, itching in the anus or perineum, skin tuberculosis, the drug "Sinaflan" is categorically contraindicated.
What else doesn't medicine help? With fungal or viral skin diseases. True, with a caveat, if the doctor simultaneously prescribed drugs that destroy infectious agents along with Sinaflan ointment.
Indications for use
The popularity of Sinaflan ointment is due to its availability (over-the-counter) and a really wide spectrum of action. So, the medicine is indicated for treatment:
- lupus erythematosus;
- seborrheic dermatitis;
- itching from various insect bites;
- lichen planus;
- neurodermatitis;
- psoriasis;
- scleroderma;
- minor burns, including light sunburns;
- eczema of various nature;
- other skin diseases that cause dryness of the dermis, but not due to infection.
It can be used as an anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, antipruritic or decongestant.
Issue form
10 or 15 grams in tubes. Light yellow substance. The drug "Sinaflan" 0.025% is intended for external use only. It can be in the form of an ointment, cream or liniment. Detailed instructions for use are included in the carton box.
Means "Sinaflan": how much does it cost?
Depending on the weight, the material from which the package is made, the manufacturer of the drug and its distance from the point of sale, the price of the drug can vary from 15 to 56 rubles per package.
How to use
A small amount of the drug is applied and lightly rubbed onto clean skin at the affected area two to four times a day. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the disease. Usually the course is from five to ten days or can be extended up to 25 days.
