Man is accustomed to using antibacterial drugs. Without them, many diseases would be incurable or even fatal. Antibiotics have different forms of release. You can buy injectable solutions, tablets, capsules, inhalation devices and topical products at the pharmacy. The latter will be discussed further, in particular, you will learn how Heliomycin Ointment is used.
Feature and description
"Heliomycin ointment" refers to antibiotics and disinfectants. The drug is available in tubes. The drug is effective against gram-positive bacteria. It also eliminates some other microorganisms. The drug is used up to two times a day. If necessary, the product is applied under a bandage or on cotton swabs. Close the treated wound should be no earlier than 20-30 minutes after applying the drug. Therapy continues for one to two weeks.
Purchased"Heliomycin ointment" without a special purpose. The active substance of the drug is heliomycin. The tool is widely used in surgery, otorhinolaryngology, traumatology, cosmetology and other branches of medicine. Despite the fact that the drug is an antibiotic, it is often used by patients on their own. Let's consider what information the instruction contains about the preparation "Heliomycin ointment".
Purpose and limitations: what does the medicine help with?
"Heliomycin ointment" is effective in combating microbes sensitive to heliomycin. The use of the drug is justified in the following pathologies:
- rhinitis of bacterial origin;
- pyoderma and eczema;
- trophic ulcers and bedsores;
- acne vulgaris and boils;
- nipple cracks in nursing mothers, accompanied by purulent discharge;
- pemphigus neonates;
- varicose ulcers;
- long-term non-healing wounds of soft tissues and skin.
The instructions for use of the drug indicate that only hypersensitivity is a contraindication for use. But many doctors also do not recommend using the medicine during pregnancy (first trimester).
"Heliomycin ointment": analogues of the drug
To date, no absolute structural analogue has been produced. The drug is unique in its composition. But the consumer may well purchase substitutes that haveother active substances. "Heliomycin ointment" and its analogues in this case will have the same effect. Such drugs are always chosen by the doctor, taking into account individual characteristics. Not the least important is the type of pathology.
Replace antibacterial ointment can be the following means:
- Levomekol.
- "Sulfargin".
- Solkoseril.
- Eplan and others
Often, instead of a medication, consumers purchase Ichthyol or Vishnevsky ointment. But these drugs are not able to cope with some of the pathologies listed above. Therefore, to select the right therapy, you should contact the doctors. Have a nice day!
