Oxolinum nazal ointment 0.25% 10gr

Oxolinum instruction for use

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Composition

1 gram of external ointment includes 30 mg of Oxolinum. In addition: Vaseline and petroleum jelly.
1 gram of nasal ointment includes 2.5 mg of Oxolinum. In addition: Vaseline and petroleum jelly.

Form of issue

The medicine Oxolinum is produced by the company "Nizhpharm" in the form of an external and nasal ointment in tubes of 10 grams or 30 grams, placed in a cardboard box.

pharmachologic effect

Local antiviral.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Oksolin ointment, in its external and nasal form, is an antiviral medication whose activity is aimed at blocking the connection of the cell membrane with the virus acting on it and protecting the cell from its penetration. Nasal ointment Oxolinum in the nasal mucous membranes is characterized by its virucidal action, which prevents reproduction of the virus. The effectiveness of the drug is manifested in relation to influenza viruses, adenoviruses, shingles and herpes simplexes, molluscum contagiosum and viral warts.
The application of the drug to the nasal mucosa results in a partial absorption of its active ingredient in the systemic bloodstream. The volume absorbed in this way the drug can reach up to 20%. At the same time, this does not cause local effects and resorptive toxic effects. Cumulation of Oxolinum in the body does not occur. Excretion is carried out mainly by the kidneys during 24 hours.

Indications for use

The scope of the drug in its external (cutaneous) form covers strains of viruses sensitive to Oxolinum, for which the ointment is prescribed for the treatment of warts (including flat, ordinary and genital warts), as well as contagious molluscs, shingles, psoriasis and pemphigoid herpes (in complex therapy ).
The nasal form of the drug is intended for intranasal application (on the nasal mucosa), from which the ointment is indicated for the purpose of therapy of viral rhinitis and the prevention of influenza.

Contraindications

Personal hypersensitivity of the patient to Oxolinum.

Side effects

When applying the application to pathologically altered skin or nasal mucous, a temporary burning sensation is possible, which in the latter case can lead to rhinorrhea.

Instructions for use Oxolinum (Method and dosage)

For the treatment of viral warts, 3% Oxolinum is applied to their surface at a frequency of 2-3 times per 24 hours for the time until the complete disappearance of the condyloma (usually a course of such therapy takes 14-60 days). To enhance the effectiveness of the treatment at the site of application, it is recommended to apply occlusive dressings using waxed paper.

Nasal ointment Oxolinum, instructions for use

Therapy of viral rhinitis is carried out by lubricating the nasal mucosa with 0.25% Oxolinum at a frequency of 2-3 times per day for 3-4 days.
Prevention of influenza is 2-3 times a day applying 0.25% of the ointment to the nasal mucosa. This procedure is recommended to be performed during the seasonal rise of influenza diseases or in case of contact with an already infected patient, for up to 25 days.
The above recommendations are relevant for any preparation of the manufacturer, including Oksolin Ointment "Darnitsa", "Ternopharm", "Lubnypharm" (Ukraine); "Synthesis", "Altayvitamins", "Biosynthesis", "Green Oak", "Ozone" (Russia), etc.

Overdose

The occurrence of any serious adverse effects in the external use of large quantities of the drug is unlikely. With the intranasal use of excessive doses of Oxolinum, a rhinorrhea may develop, requiring the removal of excess drug from the nasal mucosa and temporary cessation of treatment.

Interaction

Parallel use with intranasal adrenomimetics may cause excessive dryness of nasal mucosa.

Terms of sale

You can buy Oxolinum without a prescription.

Storage conditions

Preservation of high-grade medical qualities of the ointment requires maintaining the temperature within 5-15 ° C.
Shelf life - 2 years from the time it was manufactured.

Children

Targeted studies of the effects of Oxolinum on children's body was not conducted.

Oxolinum during pregnancy and lactation

There are no reliable data on the safety and efficacy of external use of Oxolinum during pregnancy and lactation, and therefore it is not recommended for use in these periods.

Reviews

The patient's opinions about the effectiveness of the topically applied Oxolinum are divided. Some people consider this ointment to be a very effective tool, they use it successfully and recommend it to all of their friends, even for the treatment of pregnant, lactating women and infants. Others, on the contrary, are confident of the utter uselessness of this medication and examples are cited from the negative experience of its use as evidence.
It should be noted that there are practically no mention of the side effects of the ointment, except for a temporary burning sensation, so that even if Oxolinum is ineffective, there will be no harm from its use.