Ointment "Advantan" is one of the most popular medical products at present. Literally every second person acquires it, completely without thinking about how it affects his body. And this is not surprising, because this tool copes with any problem at once. Has anyone thought about the consequences of using the ointment? Can I use it for a long time or should I look for a safe analogue of this remedy?
For what diseases is Advantan ointment used
Ointment "Advantan" is used in many cases.
- In case of severe allergy on human skin (in exceptional cases of a child and infant).
- For microbial, professional and true eczema.
- For contact dermatitis.
- For childhood eczema of particular complexity.
- For many other skin conditions (see instructions).
Contraindications
Contraindications for use are as follows:
- tuberculous process in the area of application of this drug;
- manifestations of syphilis in the area of application of the drug "Advantan";
- if viral skin lesions appear in the area of application of Advantan ointment;
- hypersensitivity to the components contained in this preparation.
Despite the fact that this ointment has many contraindications, people still buy it in pharmacies, because it is very effective, everything quickly returns to normal. In fact, the drug "Advantan" copes with your problems only superficially, and in order to completely eradicate the disease, you need to take some additional medication. Moreover, this ointment is a strong hormonal agent, so doctors prescribe it only in advanced cases. Do not buy or use this medicine without talking to your doctor about it.
Ointment "Advantan": analogues and substitutes
Less destructive than the drug "Advantan", analogues of this drug. Among them, an ointment with the name "Sterocort" stands out. Of course, she heals wounds a little slower than her prototype, but the proposed remedy is absolutely not hormonal.
Exploring the counters of pharmacies in search of a replacement for the Advantan ointment. Its analogues, as it turned out, are hidden under the following names:
- "Sudokrem";
- "Cetrin";
- "Atoxil";
- "Losterin";
- "Ketotifen";
- "Trimistin";
- "Lokoid";
- "Dermadrin";
- "Elocom";
- "Drapolene";
- "Elidel";
- "Dermalex";
- "Bepanthen";
- "Desitin";
- "Aleron";
- "Skinoren";
- "Tsindol";
- Kremgen.
All these ointments are a good remedy for your problems. Think before buying Advantan ointment, analogues of which are much safer, whether it is worth using such a controversial remedy. Analogs are much cheaper and do less harm to your body.
Differences between Advantan ointment and cream
In fact, there is no difference as such. The only thing that makes you call one remedy an ointment and another a cream is their consistency. The cream is less viscous than the ointment. However, both will harm your he alth when used.
In order not to aggravate your general condition, you should look for substitutes for this remedy, it's not that difficult.
"Advantan"-cream, analogues of which are presented in any pharmacy, has a detrimental effect on the skin. It is better to use the creams presented in the list below. It is worth considering that the effect will be achieved longer than usual, since some components in them stillmissing.
Now let's take a closer look at the substitutes for the Advantan cream. Analogues of this remedy are preparations containing methylprednisolone. It is often found in the following creams:
- "Depo-Medrol";
- "Medrol";
- "Lemod";
- "Metipred";
- "Urbazon";
- Solu-Medrol.
Concluding, we can say that the Advantan ointment or cream is the most effective, but destructive remedy for a person, since it has a bunch of side effects. Moreover, not all of them have been identified, because each person is individual, and it is difficult to say how this ointment or cream will affect him, therefore the risk is even greater.
The choice is always yours!
