As a highly effective modern remedy for the removal of allergic manifestations of any degree of intensity, Advantan perfectly copes with lesions of the skin at their various localization and manifestations. According to medical statistics, this drug, which is on sale in several forms, can be used both in monotherapy and in complex therapy of various types of damage to the upper layer of the epidermis.
In this case, ease of use, the manifestation of a positive result of use and the ability to appoint even people with increased sensitivity of the skin have made Advantan one of the most commonly used drugs for the treatment of all types of skin lesions. And this article will tell you more about such moments as the instruction on application and reviews about Advantana, its analogs and price will also be affected.
Features of the preparation
In its characteristics, this antiallergic drug should be classified as a class of dermatological drugs with a wide range of effects. When used for the treatment of skin diseases that have a prolonged or chronic course and manifests as relapses against a background of temporary improvement in general condition, doctors notice a significant improvement in the general condition of the skin, the duration of relapses is markedly reduced, and the periods of absence of manifestations of the disease are increasing. This is due to the ability of the active substance of the drug to exhibit its qualities to a greater extent with the parallel use of agents with a similar therapeutic effect.
Introduced on sale in three forms, Advantan equally well cope with the main symptom of a variety of various diseases that affect the skin. In this case, the advantage of the drug can be called a low degree of allergenicity: it can be prescribed even with increased sensitivity of the skin. Of course, before using in this case it is recommended to conduct a test-analysis for the absence of severe allergies.
Because the degree of effectiveness of any drug is largely determined by its composition, it is the set of Advantan substances that will help evaluate its capabilities as a tool in treating dermatological problems.
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Composition Advantan
The active substance in the preparation Advantan is methylprednisolone aceponate - a substance that actively regenerates affected and altered skin, when applied to the surface of the skin for several hours, a manifestation of the healing process. The drug is used locally and only on the affected areas;However, according to the testimonies of patients who have already used the drug for treating dermatological problems, when they hit healthy areas of the skin, there was no negative effect on them.
Depending on the form of the preparation, the content of the active substance may vary insignificantly. So, in the ointment, its content is about 0.1%, in the emulsion - 0.15%, in cream - 0.1%, and in a fatty ointment with a high content of castor oil - 0.2%.
Additional components of Advantan are glycerin, purified or distilled water, lanolin, perfume.
Dosage forms
In drugstores of the city, the drug for the treatment of dermatological lesions of Advantine is offered in three dosage forms:
- ointment is a kind of oily ointment with castor oil, the cost may differ slightly for different sellers from 445 to 510 rubles. Ointment is sold in aluminum tubes with different volumes and in a cardboard box, inside which there is detailed instructions for use;
- emulsion , which is usually prescribed in the treatment of acute forms of skin lesions, for example, with sunburn. However, the duration of its use should not exceed 2 weeks, after which it is recommended to start using an ointment or cream. The cost of the emulsion bottle can be from 355 to 480 rubles;
- cream , which contains a slightly larger amount of water and due to this is better absorbed into the skin, having besides the therapeutic, also a moisturizing effect. The price of an aluminum tube of a cream makes from 200 to 540 рулей depending on its volume.
Features of pharmacological action of all varieties of the drug are determined by the speed of absorption of the active substance in the affected skin.
Pharmacological action
Promoting the fastest healing of wounds and skin cracks, the drug Advantan cope even with severe lesions of the upper layer of the epidermis. Many people note a rapid absorption of the drug, first of all it concerns cream and ointment.
Pharmacodynamics
The effect of the active substance on the affected skin begins already from the moment of application of the drug. Even the thinnest layer has a pronounced effect due to its rapid absorption.
A cream or ointment needs only a small amount to provide healing action, which is noted after 1-2 first applications. When using the drug in any of its dosage forms for a period of 1-2 weeks, a significant reduction in the wound surface is diagnosed, elimination of such unpleasant manifestations as soreness, redness and swelling of the skin, and its increased sensitivity.
Pharmacokinetics
The high degree of effectiveness of the drug in question is due to the balance of the composition of Advantan. Removal of the remnants of the product and its decay products is carried out by the kidneys without causing harm to the body.
However, to prevent the addiction of the body to the active substance should limit the time of use of the drug 2 weeks - then it is recommended to take a week break, after which you can use the drug in a different dosage form.
Indications
Use of the drug Advantan helps restore the integrity and health of the skin. In drug therapy of various dermatological diseases the drug is used with success, the greatest effect of it becomes apparent in complex therapy.
In situations where the use of Advantan may be recommended, it should be attributed:
- sunburn;
- eczema of various nature;
- psoriasis of different localization;
- dermatitis.
With the property of restoring the structure of the skin, Advantan can also be used in the treatment of puffiness of the skin, with the frequent occurrence of furuncles and acne on it.
Guidance for the use of Advantan for children and adults is described below.
Instruction for use
Use of the drug Advantan is usually prescribed by a dermatologist, taking into account the available indications for use and the diagnosis given. Duration of treatment and the combination of different dosage forms of the drug is also performed by a doctor.
The most general instruction for the use of Advantin can be considered the following:
- Emulsion .The use of it is carried out by applying after vortexing the vial to the uniformity of its contents. Apply the drug as thinly as possible over the entire area of the lesion. Applying twice a day.
- Ointment .Apply ointment 2-3 times a day, without applying bandages. Also a thin layer is necessary: it is quite enough to obtain a pronounced therapeutic effect.
- Cream requires careful application to the affected skin, preferably also a thin layer. Regular use of the cream( 2-3 times a day) with a duration of treatment of 2 weeks can significantly reduce the symptoms of most skin lesions.
Having a pronounced effect, the drug Advantine can cope even with the advanced stages of skin diseases, however, to obtain only a positive result, possible side effects should be avoided.
Contraindications
- Contraindications to the use of the drug include severe liver and kidney damage, individual intolerance to the active substance.
- If there is a pronounced tendency to allergic reactions, a small test should be performed: apply a thin layer of a thin layer of healthy skin and check its condition in a few hours. In the absence of severe allergies, you can use an agent to treat dermatological problems.
Side effects of
The following external symptoms may appear as side effects:
- increase of skin sensitivity;
- severe itching or burning;
- redness and swelling of the skin.
These manifestations require immediate discontinuation of the use of the drug and its replacement with a similar one.
Special instructions
- Pregnancy requires extreme caution when using Advantan, since this drug contains a hormonal component.
- The use of the product for breastfeeding and at the age of 12 years also requires special care.
The use of Advantan in these situations should be performed under the supervision of a physician.
Interaction with other medications
The use of the drug with other agents that promote rapid healing of the skin, allows increasing the effectiveness of its use. However, care must be taken when combining skin with antibacterial drugs.
Reviews
Positive reviews drug Advantan received due to its high efficiency. A small number of side effects, ease of use and guaranteed safety for health, provided that the admission rules listed in the drug instructions are followed - all this made the agent in question particularly popular in the treatment of many skin lesions.
About the substitutes of Advantan is told further.
Analogues
To drugs with a similar medicamental effect on the affected skin include Urbazon, Medrol, Lemod.
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