Levosin ointment 40gr

Levosin instruction

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Composition

Levosin ointment contains the following substances:
    chloramphenicol;
    methyluracil;
    sulfadimethoxin;
    trimecaine.

Form of issue

The medicine is sold in aluminum tubes and dark glass jars, which are contained in cardboard packs.

pharmachologic effect

Has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, disinfecting and regenerating effect.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

This medication is a combined remedy for external use. Its effect is due to the components that make up the ointment. It is based on water-soluble polyethylene glycol.
Chloramphenicol acts against Salmonella, Streptococcus, Klebsiella, Staphylococcus, Yersinia, Escherichia coli, spirochaete, meningococcus, causative agent of gonorrhea, hemophilic rod, shigella, serratsy, proteus.
Sulfadimethoxin has an effect on shigella, hemophilic, plague, Escherichia coli, cholera vibrio, causative agents of anthrax and diphtheria, chlamydia, clostridia, toxoplasma.
Methyluracil is an anti-inflammatory agent that also has a regenerating effect.
Trimekain is a non-toxic local anesthetic. It has no irritating effect.
Polyethylene glycol serves to enhance the antibacterial effect of the components of the ointment.

Indications for use

The use of ointment is indicated for purulent wounds and purulent-necrotic stage of the wound process.

Contraindications

The medicine can not be used with negative sensitivity to its components.

Side effects

The use of an ointment can cause a skin rash as a hypersensitivity reaction to its components. If there were side effects, the medicine should be canceled. Treatment of side effects is symptomatic.

Instructions for use Levosin (Method and dosage)

For those who have been prescribed the Levosin ointment, the instruction for use informs that it should be applied externally. The preparation must be impregnated with clean gauze wipes, which loosely fill the wound. In addition, the instruction for the use of Levosin allows the introduction into the purulent cavity by means of a catheter with a syringe. In this case, the necessary amount of the preparation is preheated to 35-36 ° C.
The exact scheme of use depends on what ointment is used. Dressings should be done every day until the wounds are completely cleansed.

Overdose

Data on drug overdose are absent.

Interaction

No significant drug interaction with other agents has been identified.

Terms of sale

Ointment is released in the pharmacy network without a prescription.

Storage conditions

This product should be stored in a place well protected from the sun, inaccessible to children. The optimum temperature is up to 20 ° C.
Shelf life - Two years.

Which is better - Levosin or Levomekol?

On the forums are often interested in what is better - Levosin or Levomekol. Experts say that each tool is quite effective. Their action is practically no different, but the first drug costs a little more.

Reviews of Levosin

Reviews of the ointment indicate that this is a truly effective tool for reducing swelling and cleaning the wounds. Its effectiveness is noticeable after a couple of days of application. But for what ointment can be applied in each specific case, it is better to consult a specialist.
Negative responses to Levosin when combined with other funds are not available.