Modern drugs for external use, designed to accelerate the healing of skin, offered today on sale, perfectly cope with mechanical damage to the epidermis of various etiologies. Among them, the Argosulphan preparation, which has proven itself in the fight against cracks, ulcers and wounds on the skin, has a minimal amount of side effects when used and is highly effective, is in high demand. A large number of positive reviews indicate the purchase of the drug, its exemplary capabilities in use.
Modern and convenient in use, this drug copes well with the healing of wounds of various etiologies, eliminating the inflammatory processes that inevitably accompany skin lesions when entering infections in them, regenerating tissues, stimulating the defenses of the body. Possessing increased absorbency, Argosulfan is easy to use, does not leave greasy marks on the skin after application. A well-thought-out formula, light composition and the possibility of using even with increased sensitivity of the skin - these qualities favorably allocate Argosulfan among the analogs on the market today.
Features of the preparation
Combining a particularly high degree of efficiency and good indices for the treatment of almost all types of skin lesions, Argosulfan provides a rapid positive dynamics in the treatment of damage to the upper layer of the epidermis, eliminating the characteristic symptom, without causing an allergic reaction and providing an increase in skin immunity. In pharmacies, this external product is offered at a fairly affordable cost, which can also be considered one of the merits of the drug.
With the help of Argosulfan you can quickly cure skin wounds, trophic ulcers, the effects of burns and frostbite, without fear of getting used to the active components of the drug. Argosulfan is available in the form of an ointment and cream, both of which are highly effective in the treatment.
Dosage forms
Today, two drug forms of Argosulfan are offered in pharmacies: ointment and cream for external use. Both varieties of the drug perfectly cope with skin lesions of a different nature, and the choice of the type of the drug makes it possible to choose exactly this version of the drug, which will be most convenient to use and will be an ideal option for treating a certain type of epidermal injury.
- Ointment differs from the cream consistence: it is more dense, for its full absorption into the skin takes a little longer than to absorb the cream. However, due to the slightly thicker ointment, the ointment can be applied with a cotton swab into deep wounds, which must be previously cleaned of necrotic tissues and secretions, which will accelerate the penetration of the active substance deep into the damaged area and allow the healing process to begin sooner. An ointment is sold in an aluminum tube with a volume of 30 grams in a cardboard box with instructions that will help you choose the right treatment regimen in each case.
- Cream Argosulfan is white with a light pinkish tinge, its consistency is easier, which guarantees faster and full absorption by the skin. The cream is also sold in aluminum tubes, its volume can be different - 15 g and 40 g. The tubes are also located in a carton box, the instruction is attached.
The choice of the type of preparation is determined by the dermatologist, taking into account the type of wound of the skin, as well as the individual characteristics of the organism and the susceptibility to the treatment.
Composition of Argosulfan
Due to its well thought-out composition, the preparation is well absorbed, has a pronounced curative effect after a short time from the moment of its use. With its pronounced activity, Argosulfan does not cause allergic manifestations, which allows it to be prescribed even under sensitive skin, without fear of manifestations of allergic reactions, during pregnancy, in childhood and when feeding a newborn baby.
The active substance of the drug is the silver salt of sulfatiazole, in 1 g of the drug contains 20 mg of the active ingredient. The auxiliary substances of Argosulfan include the following substances:
- purified water;
- sodium laurisulfate;
- sodium hydrogen phosphate;
- glycerol;
- sodium dihydrogen phosphate;
- methylhydroxybenzoate.
Multicomponent composition provides both high efficiency of the preparation and the possibility of its use for treatment of various skin damages. Sulfatiazole silver is a fairly active component, which makes Argosulfan a fast-acting agent with a wide range of uses.
Price
The price indicator of any medicine largely provides a measure of customer demand, and the drug Argosulfan, having a relatively affordable value for most buyers, is considered one of the medicines for the treatment of wounds of skin that have a moderate cost:
- price of a tube of 15 gramsat different sellers from 220 to 255 rubles,
- in volume of 40 g - from 350 to 365 rubles for a tube.
Pharmacological action
With its pronounced healing effect, Argosulfan in any its dosage form allows to achieve the maximum acceleration of healing of wounds of various origins, to stimulate the immunity of the epidermis, and also to prevent the inflammatory phenomena that often occur in the areas of skin rupture due to ingression of the infection and the development of pathogenic microflora. Modern and possessing a pronounced healing property, Argosulfan rapidly causes a progression of the regeneration process, providing good results of the treatment even in the advanced stages of the pathological process.
Pharmacodynamics
Silver ions, included in this preparation, are a proven tool for preventing inflammation and spreading of infection on the skin, they are excellent at coping with such phenomena as trophic ulcers, boils, the spread of inflammatory phenomena. Possessing a pain-relieving remedy, Argosulfan helps to remove the most unpleasant symptom of the underlying disease for the patient, destroying germs, cleaning the affected skin.
Excellent treatment indices with the help of this drug can be obtained with a complex effect, when immunity-stimulating agents are used in parallel, allowing the body to fight infection more actively and effectively. The active substance has a strong bacteriostatic effect, not allowing the propagation of pathogenic microflora. Quickly penetrating into the upper layer of the skin, the drug launches an antibacterial action that lasts for a long time. This is the basis for the high degree of effectiveness of the drug in question.
Pharmacokinetics
Since the use of Argosulphanol is accompanied by a pronounced wound-healing effect, it is widely used even after skin transplantation. Applying the drug in surgery, you can achieve the maximum rapid survival of tissues, eliminate the possibility of its rejection.
The cleaved residues of the drug are neutralized by the cells of the liver, excretion by the kidneys with urine. Accumulation of residual particles of the agent in the body, even with prolonged use, is not observed.
Indications
Argosulfan is widely used. Due to its excellent healing abilities and high performance in the treatment of various dermatological lesions, Argosulfan can be administered in the following situations:
- trophic ulcers;
- manifestations of psoriasis;
- eczema;
- dermatitis;
- wounds are purulent-infected;Pressure sores;
- domestic injuries with penetration of infection - cuts, abrasions;
- frostbite;
- burns - thermal and solar;
- streptoderma.
The drug copes well with pronounced furunculosis, with frequent formation on the skin of acne. The listed conditions are amenable to treatment with the use of this drug, while the minimum amount of adverse events in its use, even with increased sensitivity of the skin, allows the inclusion of Argosulfan in the treatment to increase the degree of treatment effectiveness.
However, when carrying out treatment with this drug, care should be taken in view of the likely loss of its qualities when combined with certain medicines.
Instruction for use
The use of the antibacterial drug under consideration allows the most obvious manifestations of many skin lesions to be eliminated in the shortest possible time. This is facilitated by the presence in the formulation of silver ions, which have a pronounced antibacterial effect.
The instruction, which is attached to the drug at the time of its sale, allows to study the composition of the remedy and, using the strengths of the remedy, to apply it in treatment in the most optimal way.
Before use, the surface to be treated should be cleaned first, removing dirt, necrotic tissue and flaking particles. Then the ointment is applied in a thin layer, while the absorption begins almost immediately after the application of the preparation. This means does not require rubbing, and there is also no obvious need for applying a fixative bandage.
Adult
- For adults, the use of Argosulfan ointment is allowed for a long time until the most obvious manifestations of the underlying disease disappear. Duration should be determined by the attending physician-dermatologist, control on his part ensures the speed of obtaining the expected positive impact.
- However, the system of treatment can be made independently. The drug is applied a thin layer on the previously cleaned skin, left for reaction. The duration of exposure is on average 0.5-2 hours, repetition of application can be carried out 2-3 times during the day. The presence of any allergic manifestations should be the reason for stopping the treatment.
- Repeat the curative effect can be repeated, after some interval( it averages 1.5-2 months).The probability of recurrence of the current disease is minimal, since this drug copes with the root cause of skin lesion, eliminating the main symptomatology.
For children and newborns
Children should be careful when using Argosulfan: the sensitivity of the baby's skin combined with its tendency to allergic reactions requires the utmost care.
- For children the frequency of application of the drug is 1-2 times a day,
- for infants frequency of use throughout the day - 1 time, while the application carries out a very thin layer, tracking the reaction of the skin. With any negative manifestations, the use of the drug should be discontinued.
In pregnancy and lactation
During the period of gestation, a woman should exercise accuracy in the use of any dermatological preparations in order not to cause an allergic skin reaction. Since the active substances of the agent under consideration do not penetrate the placental barrier, the use of the drug during pregnancy is permissible, however, a continuous monitoring of the attending physician is required.
Breastfeeding also requires caution in using Argosulfan. The appearance of an allergy in a child or in a nursing woman should be a sufficient reason for refusing the drug for treatment.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of the drug in question for external use include such skin conditions as increased sensitivity to any of the active ingredients of the drug, a tendency to allergies, as well as renal or hepatic insufficiency. Also, it is not recommended to use this remedy in case of a shock state, which arose as a result of extensive burns.
Side effects of
An adverse event when using Argosulfan are:
- aggravation of manifestations in the form of rashes on the skin, its hypersensitivity, hyperemia;
- occurrence of irritation areas;
- increased inflammatory manifestations.
For any of the above conditions, the drug should be stopped, replacing it with a similar effect.
Special instructions
Special instructions include the use of the drug in the elderly, when there are associated organic lesions( primarily liver and kidney disease), which can be exacerbated by the use of Argosulfan.
Interaction with other drugs
This drug can be used both in monotherapy and in complex therapy. However, one should be aware of the incompatibility of active components of Argosulfan with certain medications, which significantly reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. These include:
- procaine and its derivatives;
- preparations of folic acid.
When combined with these drugs, the effectiveness of silver ions decreases, which adversely affects the indicator of the therapeutic effect.
Reviews
Many buyers note both the high degree of effectiveness of treatment, conducted with the help of Argosulfan numerous skin lesions, and the relative availability of its cost. At the same time, having a small amount of contraindications, the drug copes well with the manifestations of the underlying disease and with the symptoms: eliminating pain, itching and burning of the skin, preventing the development of inflammatory processes and reducing the susceptibility to negative manifestations of the environment, Argosulfan gained a good reputation among similarfunds that are widely used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.
The purchasers also note the convenient dosage form of the product: the ease of application, rapid absorption and the absence of greasy marks on the skin after application, contributes to the positive feedback received by this tool from buyers and those who have already applied it in treatment.
Analogues
To the means that have proven themselves in the treatment of various dermatological problems with a similar effect, it is necessary to classify such modern and effective drugs:
- Streptocide;
- Dermazine;
- Ebermin.