If you need an excellent antibacterial agent with topical application, then without a doubt you can name Levomekol ointment, which has proven itself as a combined preparation, the use of which has a wide spectrum of action due to undeniable medicinal advantages. It is prescribed as an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and regenerating.
Form, composition, description
Ointment "Levomekol" is intended for external use. Produced in aluminum or polyethylene laminate tubes with a volume of 30, 40 and 50 g, placed in cardboard packs. Instructions for use of the medicinal product are placed in each package along with the tube.
For 1 gram of the drug there are 40 mg of the active substance - dioxomethyltetrahydropyrimidine (methyluracil), as well as 7.5 mg of chloramphenicol. Of the excipients: macrogol-1500 - 190.5 mg, and macrogol-400 - 762mg.
The described ointment is predominantly white. A slight accent of a yellowish tint is allowed. The consistency of the drug is quite oily and dense, but easily modified. So, when exposed to body temperature and above, the ointment melts easily.
Pharmacological action
The drug belongs to the combined antimicrobial agents. The action of Levomekol ointment can be described as both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. It shows active dominance when interacting with harmful microorganisms, which include:
- staphylococci;
- Escherichia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa;
- streptococci;
- gonococci;
- salmonella and others.
The ointment is capable of dynamically stimulating regeneration processes, penetrating easily deep into tissues, but at the same time it does not injure biological membranes at all. If the presence of necrotic masses or pus is noted, then the antibacterial effect of the Levomekol ointment still does not lose its pharmacological properties.
Indications for use
The drug is prescribed for purulent wounds (especially for wounds that are infected with mixed microflora) in the first phases of tissue damage.
In addition to the fact that the ointment is designed to stop inflammation and neutralize the pathogenic microflora of damaged tissues, it helps to relieve swelling in medical fields such as: dermatology, surgery, gynecology, proctology, dentistry and otolaryngology.
Ointment"Levomekol": contraindications for use
The following criteria act as features that prevent the use of the drug:
- Children under 1 year old (because in adults the chemical transformations of drugs occur much faster than in newborns).
- Individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Use of "Levomekol" ointment during pregnancy
The use of the drug by pregnant women is not prohibited, but only in exceptional cases, in which the benefit to the mother significantly outweighs the risk to the fetus. During lactation, it is recommended to stop using the drug or breastfeeding. This is due to the fact that the drug can pass through the placental barrier and further into the blood of a still nascent baby.
However, along with this fact, it should be taken into account that any process of suppuration carries a danger in the form of accumulation of poisons that can easily penetrate into the baby's blood. Fetal intoxication is much more dangerous.
Therefore, during pregnancy, Levomekol ointment can be prescribed by doctors.
Method of administration and dosage
Levomekol ointment is applied topically. Sterile gauze pads or tampons must be soaked with the drug, and then loosely fill the wound. In this case, the ointment must be preheated to about 35-36 degrees.
Dressings are done daily, once a day until the wound is completely cleared of necrotic masses and pus. If the affected area is large, then it is worth considering the daily dose of the ointment - itshould not exceed 3 g.
The time period of therapy is prescribed by the doctor depending on the severity and progression of the disease.
In the application of Levomekol ointment for children, the instruction is no different. The only thing is, if the diseases are localized in the part of the ear canal or nasal sinuses, then it is necessary to twist the flagella from a sterile bandage, which, after soaking with ointment, are laid in the ear or nostrils.
Judging by the instructions, Levomekol ointment for children over 1 year old has no other restrictions.
Side effects and overdose
The use of "Levomekol" ointment in some cases may cause an undesirable effect in the form of an allergic reaction. It usually appears as a rash localized on the skin.
No cases of overdose with the described drug have been reported.
Storage conditions
Keep the drug out of the reach of children. Away from direct sunlight and at a temperature not exceeding 20 degrees. It is forbidden to carry out therapy during the period unsuitable for the use of the drug.
The shelf life of Levomekol ointment is 3 years and 6 months after the release date, which can be seen on the package, as well as on the tube itself.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Since Levomekol ointment is completely harmless in its medicinal composition, there is no need for a medical prescription to purchase it. But before you start using the drug, it is strongly recommended that you firstconsult a specialist.
Application Features
Since Levomekol ointment has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and regenerating effect, it is very actively prescribed in the fight against dermatological diseases.
The composition of the drug includes an antibiotic - chloramphenicol. And it is thanks to this component that Levomekol ointment is prescribed for boils. The cause of purulent abscesses are staphylococci, and only a strong antibiotic is able to resist the progressive activity of pathogenic microorganisms.
"Levomekol" - stretching ointment. No wonder it is prescribed in the treatment of damaged tissues of a purulent type. By the same principle, the effect of its components on boils occurs. The ointment draws out pus from the abscess, immediately starting the process of regeneration of the damaged skin. It should be noted that the drug blocks the infection and does not allow it to spread to he althy skin tissues, preventing complications of furunculosis.
In this case, the use of the tool is not difficult:
- It is necessary to apply the drug to a sterile gauze bandage (tampon), which is localized at the site of the boil that has arisen, and then fix it with a plaster.
- During the day, you should refrain from any contact with a bandage applied.
- You can change the gauze bandage in a day, and so on until the purulent masses completely come out, and the wound begins to heal.
The same goes for acne. More precisely, when eliminating inflammation and helping to get rid of traces of the named pathology as soon as possible.
If, after applying the ointment, a burning sensation, redness or itching is found, then most likely it is an allergic reaction. The surface of the skin that has been treated with "Levomekol" must be thoroughly rinsed with warm water, take an antihistamine medicine and stop external therapy with the drug.
Before you start using the drug, make sure that the skin is clean (treat it with any antiseptic) and dry. The ointment must be applied pointwise to the inflamed areas of the skin. If the inflammation is localized deep enough under the skin, then it must be lubricated at night. But do not rub the medicine aggressively.
Use in gynecology
Levomekol ointment plays a special role in the field of gynecology. The drug is prescribed for the treatment of various gynecological diseases. These include:
- vaginosis;
- colpitis;
- labia herpes;
- cervical erosion;
- vaginitis;
- vulvitis;
- thrush;
- Vaginal dysbiosis.
Initially, the drug was not intended as a drug in gynecology, and the instructions for use of Levomekol ointment did not mention this, but today its popularity has grown.
If necessary, therapy of the genital organs is also recommended sterile swabs, which are soaked in ointment. Before starting the process, it is necessary to carry out hygiene procedures anddouching of the vagina. Then a sterile swab is abundantly lubricated, which must be carefully inserted into the vagina and left there for 7 hours.
Since the ointment has a melting effect, it is best to apply it before bedtime. In the morning, the swab is removed and the genitals are washed. The course of such therapy is on average 10 to 14 days.
Since there is no detailed description of therapeutic procedures in the instructions for using Levomekol ointment in gynecology, they must be prescribed by a qualified specialist. Only he will be able to set the terms of treatment, based on the degree of the disease and the he alth of the patient.
Doctors do not advise the use of "Levomekol" in everyday life as a therapy for minor injuries of the skin, as addiction to the drug is possible.
Analogues
If you focus on the composition of the drug specified in the instructions for the ointment "Levomekol", its analogue can be called the drug "Levomethyl". The only difference between the ointments is the price. An analogue of "Levomekoli" is almost half the price.
To have a rough idea, the price of "Levomekol" in pharmacies varies from 90 to 140 rubles. And the price range of "Levomethyl" is from 28 to 80 rubles.
In addition, there are ointments on sale that have a similar effect, but their composition will no longer be identical to that described:
- "Netran".
- "Levosin".
- "Fastin1".
- "Protegentin".
- "Streptonitol".
This list also includes ichthyol ointment and Vishnevsky ointment. In fact, all of these drugs have the same pulling effect. However, if it is still necessary to replace the Levomekol ointment, then it should be done only after consulting a specialist, since each drug has different active substances and proportions.
Reviews
Based on the feedback from those who happened to get acquainted with the described drug, we can talk about its effectiveness. More and more patients who are faced with the need to use Levomekol ointment give their preference to it as a universal drug, which, with long-term therapy, helps to enhance skin regeneration in the most severe injuries.
Many women who have received perineal and even cervix ruptures after childbirth are very grateful to this miracle drug, since when applied it reduces purulent discharge already on the 3rd-4th day and reduces pain syndromes.
"Levomekol" helped many to cope with various sinusitis and even overcome sinusitis. There is an improvement in well-being on the second day after systematic use.
There are also unique successes with ointment therapy in dermatology. People who have experienced acne or post-acne problems especially note the regeneration effect. The drug is able to help even in severe and advanced cases. The main thing, according to them, is to apply it pointwise to the inflamed area of \u200b\u200bthe skin. 15-20 minutes will be enough.
If the area of damage is large, then you need to apply the ointment to the entire area with a thin layer at night. Be sure to wash off with warm water in the morning. Results will be visible in 7-10 days, depending on the extent of the damage.
Many mothers keep a miracle ointment in their first aid kits, because you never know what next abrasion or wound your active child will return home with.
Of course, unfortunately, Levomekol ointment is not suitable for everyone, and this should be taken into account. For some, the drug causes allergies, for some it helps only for a while, and for some, it does not feel any miracle effect at all. Remember that everything is strictly individual. And before you start therapy for any disease that has arisen, you should definitely consult with your doctor.
