Furacilin ointment refers to aseptic preparations, exhibits antibacterial properties. The active substance of the furacilin ointment is nitrofural, which is obtained from nitrofuran. Today we will consider the instructions for the use of furacilin ointment, as well as its analogs, the price and reviews of patients and doctors. Features of the preparation
Aseptic preparation of furacilin ointment( Unguentum Furacilini) is used for external treatment of the skin, has antibacterial properties, effectively affects the protozoa, is a thick mass of rich yellow color, odorless.
Composition of furacilin ointment
The active ingredient of the drug is the synthetic compound nitrofural( Nitrofural).In the composition of 10 g of 0.2% furacilin ointment, 0.02 g of nitrofural.
Dosage forms
Produced in the form of ointments 0,2%, packaged in dark glass jars of 25 ml capacity or aluminum tubes. Prices for the drug range from 45 to 55 rubles.
Pharmacological action
The nature of the action of furacilin ointment is determined by the properties of nitrofural - a yellow powder, bitter to taste.
This substance decomposes under the influence of the ultraviolet part of the solar spectrum, because of which nitrofural, as well as medicines prepared with its use, protect from direct sunlight, sell in banks of the parietal glass.
Pharmacodynamics
This compound refers to synthetic antibacterial drugs, effective against aerobic bacteria, yeast-like Candida fungi, a number of anaerobes. Nitrofural is active against dysentery bacillus, salmonella, cholera vibrio, staphylococci, Trichomonas, lamblia, causative agents of gas gangrene.
Adapting to a drug develops slowly. Nitrofural maintains high efficiency when applied to purulent wounds, in the presence of bloody discharge.
The pharmacokinetics of furacilin ointment is further considered, we learn how quickly the drug is absorbed.
Pharmacokinetics
The furacilin ointment is rapidly absorbed into the skin, evenly distributed in the tissues. It is excreted from the body by the kidneys, in part - with bile. In urine is found 6 hours after use.
Indications for use
Furacilin ointment is used for aseptic treatment:
- of crammed wounds;
- burn surfaces for burns( including thermal,
- ulcers;
- bedsores;
- furuncle of the auditory canal; pilonidal sinus; furuncles of other locations;
- of paranasal sinuses in pus accumulation;
- in diffuse, fungal, external otitis media;
- for some types of dermatitis, including follicular
- for some types of eczema, including varicose, mycotic, and digidrotic
The use of furatsilin ointment for children and adults in the treatment of acne is described in the video below:
Instruction
The preparation is applied to the skin 2-3 times a day for a duration of 7-10 days. The drug is used as a bandage and is injected into cavities filled with pus.
The drug is approved for children under medical supervision
Contraindications
No furacilin ointment is prescribed forintolerance of the components of the drug, high sensitivity of the skin.
Side effects of
- Allergy;
- dermatitis.
It is noted as a side effect when applying the drug on the skin, nausea, dizziness, lack of appetite. Overdosage was not observed during treatment.
Special instructions
- Before using, consult a doctor.
- The use of the medicine does not affect the ability to drive a vehicle.
- No interaction of furacilin ointment with other drugs has been found.
Reviews
- Furatsilinovaya ointment, pills furatsilina, as indicated by Internet users in the reviews, well helps with acne, nose in sinus, treatment of purulent wounds.
- High effectiveness of the drug for burns, the possibility of preventive use of the drug in the season of outbreaks of colds is noted. The nasal passages are lubricated with a drug to prevent bacterial contamination.
- There is also an experience of using the drug in the treatment of stomatitis. Furatsilinovoy ointment, taken in a mixture with anesthesin, oxalic ointments and sea buckthorn oil in equal proportions, greased the sores in the mouth with stomatitis.
On whether analogues furatsilinovaya ointment, and where to buy those, we will tell below.
Analogues
Analogues of furacilin ointment are preparations of Furacilin avexime, Lifuzol, Furacilin.
The video below tells how to prepare not only furatsilinovuyu ointment at home, but most of the preparations of a similar texture: