Production company Aven( it also created and antitizher), the cream can be rightfully considered a medicinal pharmaceutical product due to a high degree of efficiency with external effects on the skin. Its balanced composition provides good recovery rates even in advanced stages of pathological processes.
Features of the preparation
Offered in the form of a cream for external use, Sicalat is easy to use. The composition of the drug is balanced, the side effects are minimal.
Dosage Forms
Sicalate in the form of an external cream is on sale, which is packaged in polymeric convenient tubes and packed in cardboard boxes. The volume of packaging means - 40 g, a convenient form of release allows you to fully use the cream.
Homogeneous consistency, quick absorption and soft skin are considered important advantages in the use of Sicalfate cream. The cream is easy to apply, it is not too greasy, because it can be used immediately before going to bed without fear of staining the bed and underwear.
Ingredients Sicalate
The components of the cream have a restoring effect, moisturizing the skin and deeply cleansing it. The drying effect of zinc oxide makes it possible to exclude a negative reaction during long-term inflammation.
The preparation contains the following components:
- zinc oxide;
- copper sulfate;
- thermal water;
- beeswax;
- glycerin.
The light aroma of medicinal plants makes the process of applying the product to the skin especially pleasant.
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Price
The price varies depending on the seller's company from 500 to 900 rubles per package.
Pharmacological action
Effects on the affected skin active components of the drug occurs at the time of application of the cream. Quickly absorbed, it begins to show its medicinal qualities, penetrating into the upper layer of the epidermis, stopping the process of inflammation and inhibiting the pathogenic microflora. The lightness of the consistency of the cream, the uniformity and the optimal composition provide good healing qualities in a variety of skin lesions.
Stimulating skin immunity, the preparation Sicalfat ensures the destruction of pathogenic microflora, from the inside moisturizing the skin, stopping the negative processes in it. The presence in the cream of components actively cleansing the epidermis from dead cells, allows you to quickly improve its condition.
Farmakodinamika
With its increased ability to penetrate the upper layer of the epidermis, Sicalphate cream provides the most rapid and active regenerative effect of the skin. At the same time, a protective layer is created protecting the damaged skin from interaction with the environment, and it makes it possible to heal damage without scarring, which manifests itself as a pronounced cosmetic defect.
The modern formula with the latest advances in cosmetology and pharmaceutics is the basis for the high performance of the cream with respect to mechanical damage, small epidermal herbs, skin rashes and acne on the skin.
Pharmacokinetics
The process of drug exposure begins with the application of the cream, due to the rapid penetration of the active substance into the skin. Splitting it into constituent components creates a basis for rapidity of impact. The same mechanism is also observed in the removal of residual particles of the drug: the compound components are absorbed in the kidneys and excreted in the urine.
Accumulation of the active substance in the skin is not noted, therefore, it can be applied for a long time without fear of the appearance of negative reactions from the body.
Indications
Indications for the use of Sicalfate cream should be considered such lesions of the skin, which are accompanied by increased sensitivity and tenderness of the epidermis, the appearance on it of places with severe hyperemia, insect bites. Also, the cream showed excellent results in the treatment of the following conditions:
- mechanical skin damage;
- after surgical intervention, when it is required to accelerate the healing process;
- in the formation of postoperative and keloid scars;
- solar and thermal burns of low intensity;
- cracks in the corners of the lips;
- dermatitis - diaper and atopic.
With increased probability of infection in areas with a damaged dermis with rosacea, Sicalfate is also prescribed. Positive dynamics is noted already through the first 2-3 applications: the epidermis surface is leveled, cracks and damages are tightened, the entire healing process is as quick as possible.
Instruction for use
The use of the drug is simple. Ointment when applied to the skin does not require rubbing, soaking up quickly and without visible traces, the drug has a pronounced restorative effect even with significant areas of damage. The application of fixative dressings, as well as dressings to increase the degree of absorbency, is not required.
Adult
The application of Siccalate cream is simple for adults.
- On cleansed skin with damaged areas, use gentle movements to apply the product without rubbing.
- Leave on for a few minutes until completely absorbed.
Dosage for adults is 3-5 times a day. The duration depends on the positive result obtained and is on average 1-4 weeks.
For infants and children
In childhood, the use of the product requires increased caution: with increased susceptibility, the skin of the baby, and especially during the newborn period, may exhibit allergic reactions. For children, the dosage of use is 1-3 applications during the day. Duration of application - from 1 to 3 weeks, during use, you should monitor the condition of the treated skin for allergic manifestations.
In pregnancy and lactation
Since the active substance of the cream does not penetrate the placental barrier and into breast milk, the use of Sicalfate cream in the period of bearing and breastfeeding is allowed.
Contraindications
- Contraindications for the use of the drug include increased sensitivity of the skin to any component of the cream, as well as the occurrence of allergic reactions.
- In the presence of kidney or liver failure, or with deep extensive wounds and skin ulcers with profuse purulent exudate, you should consult a dermatologist first, who will recommend the optimal method of application of the drug.
Special instructions
- In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water, avoiding irritation of the mucous membranes.
- There were no cases of a cream overdose of Sicalphate.
- The drug should be stored away from exposure to sunlight, without access to children and animals.
Interaction with other medicines and alcohol
- When used in other medicines for skin treatment, the effectiveness of the cream is not reduced.
- Alcohol does not significantly affect the degree of absorption of the active component of the cream into the skin, but it is recommended that you do not use it during the entire period of Sicalfate cream.
Reviews
Positive feedback from those who have already used the treatment in question for the treatment of skin lesions are based on a good dynamics of the treatment process in a short time from the beginning of its application. Buyers note the relatively low cost of the cream, if there are many positive qualities that can be considered one of the most frequently purchased products for external use.
With the minimum amount of contraindications to use and side effects, and also due to the ease of use of the cream, Sicalfate among the analogues is in high demand among customers.
Analogues
To external products for the treatment of damage to the skin include the ointment Bepanten, Ambulance and the Rescuer. Their cost is slightly lower than the price of the drug in question( 190-210 rubles per tube, 140-165 rubles and 85-110 rubles, respectively).
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