If the wounds do not heal for a long time, you should definitely consult a doctor. As a rule, in such cases, experts recommend the use of external preparations that contribute to the speedy recovery of the patient. One of them is the ointment "Iruksol". Analogues of this medication, its use and features will be described below.
Composition, drug packaging and form
Iruksol ointment is produced in the form of a brownish mass in tubes of 30 and 10 g. The main ingredients of this drug are levomycetin and clostridiopeptidase A.
Features of the drug
Iruksol ointment is an antimicrobial dermatotropic drug for external use, which is intended for the treatment of long-term non-healing wounds of various origins.
Due to the presence of chloramphenicol and clostridiopeptidase A in this remedy, there is a very rapid cleansing of the wound from necrotic tissues and various microbes. Also, this drug helps well in the treatment of ulcers (trophic) and purulent lesions.
According to experts, the main components of the drug in question haveantimicrobial, antibacterial, wound healing and wound cleansing properties. They prevent the development of infection, promote wound granulation and cleansing, and promote regeneration and epithelialization.
Unlike other drugs, Iruxol ointment cleans any lesions and removes necrotic tissue and scabs (small) without mechanical intervention.
Patients claim that the effectiveness of this tool is felt from the first days of use. In most cases, the patient's condition improves within the first week.
Indications
Iruksol ointment, analogues of which will be presented below, is used for necrosis and manifestations, as well as for:
- pressure sores;
- frostbitten and diabetic gangrene of the extremities;
- varicose ulcers;
- third and second degree burns.
It should also be noted that this remedy is used for long-term non-healing wounds, including postoperative, radiation and traumatic injuries of soft tissues and preparation of the skin before transplantation.
According to experts, the drug in question is also highly effective in the treatment of purulent, septic and necrotic complications of the diabetic foot.
Prohibited use
Iruksol ointment is contraindicated in:
- psoriasis;
- certain blood diseases (eg panmyelopathy and hemolytic jaundice);
- severe diseases of the liver and kidneys;
- individual intolerancecomponents of an external agent;
- fungal skin lesions.
In addition, this remedy should never be prescribed during pregnancy, children under 12 years of age and during breastfeeding.
Ointment "Iruksol": application
According to the instructions, the medication in question should be applied to the affected area once a day with a thickness of 2 mm. In this case, the wound must first be moistened with a gauze pad.
After using this medication and softening the necrotic tissues, they must be removed at the next dressing change. Quite often, in order to exclude possible irritation, zinc ointment is additionally applied along the edges of the wound surface.
Specialists argue that this drug should not be used together with other topical agents due to the likely decrease in the effectiveness of Iruxol.
Negative phenomena
Iruksol ointment can provoke the development of allergic reactions in the form of a skin rash, contact dermatitis, as well as irritation, burning and pain at the application site.
Special recommendations for the use of the ointment
Iruksol ointment is available in pharmacies without a doctor's prescription. It should be stored at a temperature of 16-26 degrees for five years from the date of production.
This remedy must not be used in conjunction with other topical preparations (other than saline). Otherwise, clostridiopeptidase inactivation may occur.
Ointment analogs and its price
Iruksol ointment in Moscow can be bought at any pharmacy. If this drug is contraindicated for you, then it is allowed to replace it with Iruksovetin. It should also be noted that instead of the mentioned remedy, hydrophilic-based ointments such as Levosin, Levomekol or Oflokain are used. They accelerate the first phase of the wound process and promote healing of lesions on the skin.
External Product Reviews
According to consumer reviews, Iruksol ointment is a highly effective drug. It promotes the speedy healing of wounds and ulcers. However, it should be noted that some patients with bedsores complain that in especially severe cases this medication is absolutely useless. In this case, doctors recommend using other, stronger drugs, including in the form of complex therapy.
