Now you can find a wide variety of medicines on the shelves of pharmacy chains. Some help to cope with allergies, others save from fever. Widespread use of antibacterial and antiviral compounds. They are used in pediatrics, surgery, dentistry, urology, gynecology and other fields. Today's article will introduce you to a drug called Tebrofen Ointment. Instructions for use will tell you about the features of using this tool. You will also find out how you can replace such a medicine. After all, now it is almost impossible to buy it.
Characteristics and description of the drug
Tebrofen ointment is an antiviral agent. The drug has a high popularity due to its effectiveness and affordable cost. You can buy one package of the drug for only 30-70 rubles. The drug has a volume of 10 and 30 milliliters.
The active substance of the ointment is tebrofen. Also in the preparationthere is a base that gives the composition the desired consistency. The drug belongs to the antiviral agents of wide use.
Purpose and contraindications
When is Tebrofen ointment needed? The tool is indicated for use in viral diseases. In this case, the localization area may be different. Ointment is prescribed for the following pathologies:
- conjunctivitis of viral origin;
- herpes, including on the genitals;
- keratitis;
- viral skin lesions or suspicion of them;
- lichen, molluscum contagiosum;
- warts are flat and simple.
The drug can also be used in the treatment of viral infections of the upper respiratory tract and their prevention. Tebrofenovaya ointment is not recommended for people with hypersensitivity. Expectant mothers and women during lactation should consult a specialist before using the medication. It is permissible to use the medicine in children from the first days of life, but only as prescribed by the pediatrician.
"Tebrofen ointment": instructions for use
The use of the product requires compliance with all asepsis rules. It is unacceptable to apply the drug with dirty hands. Before applying the medication, it is necessary to remove purulent masses and overgrown crusts. If the drug is used to treat viral warts, then the rough areas must first be softened with additional funds.
- With conjunctivitis, an ointment with a concentration of 0.5% is prescribed. The medicine is laid in the affected area up to 4 times a day. Duration of application - a month.
- Viral skin diseases require the use of an ointment with a concentration of 2% or 5%. Depending on the type of pathology, the medication is prescribed for use from 1 to 4 times a day. The duration of use is no more than a month.
Why is there no drug in pharmacies? Can it be replaced?
In recent years, consumers have been wondering where the Tebrofen ointment has gone? It is not available in drug stores. The drug cannot be ordered. The medicine just disappeared. If you study all the data, you can find out that the medicine was produced by only one Russian factory. His license to manufacture this drug was revoked. Therefore, consumers cannot find the described remedy by any means.
What are the "Tebrofen ointment" analogues? What can replace the drug? Pharmacists and doctors can offer you an alternative to this remedy. Now a lot of antiviral agents are produced in the form of an ointment. Among them are the following:
- "Aciclovir";
- Grippferon;
- "Viferon";
- "Virazole";
- Gerpevir;
- "Hyporamine ointment";
- Zovirax and so on.
All of these medicines can be freely purchased at a pharmacy without a doctor's prescription. They are available in the form of ointments and creams. There are also a lot of antiviral pills. But for their correct choice and dosage, you need to consult a doctor.
In conclusion
Tebrofenovaya ointment has not been produced for several years. If you still find it on sale, then do not immediately rejoice. Most likely, this medicine will have an expired expiration date. Do not buy goods from dubious sellers and sites that do not have permission to sell medicines. Have a good he alth, do not get sick!
