Levosin ointment is a universal drug recommended for use in various diseases and traumatic injuries of integumentary tissues. We invite you to get to know this drug better.
How does Levosin work?
This remedy is an ointment for external use, which has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and local anesthetic effects. In addition, the drug promotes regeneration and rapid healing of wounds.
Levosin ointment is made from components such as levomycetin, sulfadimethoxine, trimecaine, methyluracil. The basis of this drug is water-soluble polyethylene glycol.
Levosin ointment: use and contraindications
This drug is recommended for the treatment of purulent wounds in the purulent-necrotic stage of the wound process. Also, Levosin ointment is effective in healing skin wounds of various etiologies that have been infected (burns, poorly healing ulcers, etc.). In addition, this drug helps to cope even with fairly severe wounds and a state of swelling,resulting from surgical intervention. The drug "Levosin" is not recommended if the patient has intolerance to at least one of its components.
Method of administration and dosage
As a rule, a sterile gauze cloth is impregnated with ointment, which is then applied to the affected surface and fixed. You can also place the drug directly into the wound. In addition, it is often practiced to introduce the agent into the purulent cavity using a catheter and syringe. It is imperative to keep in mind that first the dead tissue is removed and the affected area is treated with hydrogen peroxide, and only after that Levosin ointment is applied. Reviews about this drug do not affect the consequences of its use along with other medical devices, despite the lack of special studies in this area. This allows us to assert that the ointment does not have a negative effect, even if used in parallel with other drugs.
Side effects
This drug, like most medicines, can cause side effects. So, the use of Levosin ointment can sometimes lead to an allergic reaction in the form of a skin rash. In this case, it is strongly recommended to immediately stop using the drug and seek medical help.
In general, in order to avoid excesses, it is necessary to consult a doctor before using this ointment. Alsoit is highly undesirable to use Levosin for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as there are currently no data on the study of the safety and efficacy of the drug during these periods.
Release form and storage conditions of the ointment
Levosin is available both in glass jars (50 and 100 grams) and in aluminum tubes (40 grams). It is recommended to store the ointment in a cool place, protected from direct sunlight (the refrigerator is best for this purpose).
