What is Polkortolone TS aerosol for? Indications for the use of this remedy will be listed below. You will also learn how this drug works, in what cases it should not be prescribed and how much it costs.
Composition, packaging, description
"Polcortolon" - spray for external use. It is produced in the form of a homogeneous yellow suspension with a characteristic odor and without mechanical impurities. Its main active ingredients are tetracycline hydrochloride and triamcinolone acetonide. The aerosol also contains: a mixture of butane, propane and isobutane, sorbitan trioleate, isopropyl myristate and lecithin.
This product is sold in 30 ml aerosol bottles made of aluminum with a spray device and a constant valve.
Pharmacological characteristics of the external preparation
What is the topical aerosol in question? The instruction states that the pharmacological effectiveness of this drug is due to its composition.
Triamcinolone acetonide is a synthetic glucocorticosteroid, as well as a fluorine derivative of prednisolone, which exhibits pronounced antipruritic,anti-inflammatory, anti-exudative and anti-allergic properties.
As for tetracycline hydrochloride, it is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It is able to have a bacteriostatic effect, which manifests itself due to the suppression of protein synthesis by microorganisms.
Kinetic features of the spray
Is Polcortolone TS external aerosol absorbed? When applied to the skin, tetracycline has only a local effect and practically does not penetrate into the systemic bloodstream.
When triamcinolone is used externally, it may slightly enter the systemic circulation. It should be noted that various skin diseases and the inflammatory process significantly accelerate the absorption of this medicinal substance.
Triamcenolone is metabolized in the liver and excreted by the kidneys.
Indications for use of the spray
For what purpose is the Polcortolone TS aerosol prescribed to patients? According to the instructions, this topical product is actively used for allergic skin diseases that are complicated by a secondary bacterial infection (for example, with urticaria, atopic dermatitis or eczema).
It should also be noted that this medication works well for skin diseases caused by microorganisms sensitive to tetracycline, as well as for mixed infections (that is, it treats impetigo, purulent hydradenitis, furunculosis, erysipelas, folliculitis and others).
Prohibitions todestination
Urticaria medicine "Polcortolone PS" should not be used when:
- skin tuberculosis;
- chicken pox;
- syphilis (skin manifestations);
- during the vaccination period;
- viral, fungal skin infections;
- violation of the integrity of the skin at the sites of application of the drug;
- hypersensitivity to drug substances;
- precancerous conditions and tumors of the skin;
- in children under three years of age.
It should also be noted that the drug in question is prescribed with caution for glaucoma.
Polcortolone preparation: instructions for use
Spray "Polcortolon PS" is for external use only. Shake the bottle well before using the medicine.
The affected skin areas are irrigated with a plentiful jet of aerosol for three seconds. In this case, the bottle is held in a vertical position at a distance of approximately 15-22 centimeters from the surface of the integument. For adult patients, this procedure is carried out 4 times a day after an equal amount of time. The duration of therapy is determined on an individual basis and is about 5-11 days. With a persistent course of the disease, the course of treatment can be extended up to 20 days. It is strongly not recommended to take this drug for more than 4 weeks in a row.
Children over the age of three years, the medication in question is prescribed for a short time, once a day. At the same time, the aerosol is sprayedonly on small areas of the skin.
Side effects
With short-term use, the medicine for urticaria "Polcortolone PS" does not cause side effects. The same applies to its application to small areas of the skin.
Sometimes patients may experience: skin irritation, itching and purpura while using this drug. Also, very rarely (when applying occlusive dressings and long-term use), Polcortolon PS aerosol contributes to acne, secondary infectious lesions, post-steroid vascular purpura, dry skin, inhibited epidermal growth, increased hair growth, skin atrophy, pigmentation, telangiectasia and photosensitivity.
With prolonged use of glucocorticosteroids on large skin surfaces, the incidence of side effects in the form of arterial hypertension, hyperglycemia, edema (peripheral) and immunosuppressive effect increases significantly.
Overdose and drug interactions
Overdose of the drug in question when applied externally develops very rarely. In this case, unwanted symptoms may occur with prolonged or improper use of the spray on large areas of the skin, which are similar to adverse reactions characteristic of the systemic use of glucocorticosteroids with inhibition of the pituitary-adrenal work.
With regard to drug interactions, this drug has not been established.
Lactation and pregnancy
"Polcortolon" - a spray that should not be prescribed in the first trimester of pregnancy. With regard to its use at a later date, it is possible only if the benefit of the drug for the mother significantly outweighs the likely risk of complications for the fetus.
It should also be noted that it is still unknown to what extent triamcinolone acetonide is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, when prescribing the drug in question to nursing mothers, special care must be taken. In this case, the medication should be used for a short time and on limited areas of the skin. It is forbidden to spray the aerosol on the mammary glands.
Special Information
With the development of skin diseases (purulent hydradenitis, urticaria, furunculosis and others), this drug is used for a short time. With extreme caution, it is used on the skin of the face, since its absorption increases significantly and the likelihood of side effects (atrophy of the skin, telangiectasia and perioral dermatitis) increases.
Also, with caution, Polcortolon PS spray is used in people with existing atrophic changes in the skin, especially in the elderly.
If skin irritation or other adverse reactions occur, discontinue therapy and seek medical attention immediately.
Prolonged use of tetracycline, which is part of the drug in question, may increase the amountresistant strains of Candida albicans and staphylococci. In this case, appropriate treatment is required.
In the course of therapy with glucocorticosteroids, it is forbidden to carry out immunization and vaccination.
Tetracycline contained in the aerosol may contribute to the development of photosensitivity. In this regard, it is necessary to protect the skin areas with the applied preparation from direct sunlight.
Also, when spraying an aerosol, carefully protect your eyes and nose (sprayed drug should not be inhaled). If the medication gets into the visual organs, they must be thoroughly rinsed with warm water, otherwise it may cause glaucoma.
The remedy in question is not used in children under three years of age. The use of the drug in children older than this age should be limited, as high doses of corticosteroids and their long-term use can affect the development and growth of the child.
Polcortolone PS does not limit the patient's psychophysical activity, as well as his ability to drive a car and service any moving mechanisms.
Spray "Polcortolon": price, consumer reviews
The cost of the aerosol in question is quite high. As a rule, it is about 450 rubles per bottle. But, despite this, most patients choose this particular drug. They attribute such popularity of the drug to its high efficiency.
This remedy has proven itself in the treatment of various skin diseasesallergic nature, as well as diseases caused by microorganisms sensitive to tetracycline. It should be noted that the therapeutic efficacy of "Polcortolone PS" is manifested only with its correct and short-term use and only as directed by a doctor.
