Ointments with antibacterial, wound healing and anti-inflammatory action are widely used in modern medicine, because many diseases that occur on the skin require complex treatment - internal medication and external treatment.
Lokoid - composition
Ointment Lokoid has a simple composition - just one active substance - hydrocortisone. In 1 g of the drug it contains 1 mg.
Also in the ointment there are auxiliary products - petrolatum oil - 95% and polyethylene - 5%.
It emits in aluminum tubes.
The ointment has a concentration of 0.1% and looks translucent with a light gray hue.
Is a lactoid ointment hormonal or not?
Since the main active ingredient is hydrocortisone ointment, it can be said that the ointment is hormonal.
Pharmacological action of ointment Lokoid
Ointment Lokoid has a wide range of effects on tissue - hydrocortisone inhibits the functions of leukocytes and macrophages that participate in the inflammatory process. This substance does not let leukocytes into the area of ​​inflammation, and therefore the manifestation of inflammation decreases.
Ointment has anti-edematous, antipruritic, anti-inflammatory action.
With systemic use, there is a persistent effect, but at the same time it is not recommended to use hydrocortisone regularly - hormones of the adrenal cortex, analogous to hydrocortisone, are sensitive to ingestion of hormone analogues, and therefore, addiction to the drug may occur over time.
Ointment Lokoid is a method of symptomatic treatment, and it often does not solve the true problem of the disease.
It is also worth considering that hydrocortisone has an immunosuppressive effect - suppresses immunity, and therefore not very effective for treating a number of diseases caused by viral lesions.
Ointment Lokoid, in addition to anti-inflammatory, decongestant and antipruritic action, promotes accelerated tissue healing. It has a drying effect, which is useful for open injuries.
Application of ointment Lokoid
Lokoid ointment is used externally - it is necessary to apply applications to the affected areas with a thick layer 1-3 times a day.
The lokoid accumulates in the epidermis, and therefore it is important to use it systemically. The active substance is absorbed into the blood, but after the drug is withdrawn it is excreted within a few days through the intestine.
What to choose - Lokoid ointment or cream?
Ointment Lokoid unlike cream Lokoid more effective, as the ointment for a long time is in contact with the skin.
Ointment Lokoid during pregnancy
Lokoid ointment is forbidden to use during pregnancy, if this does not pose a threat to the life of the mother. The active substance penetrates through the placental barrier, and therefore the effect on the fetus can be pronounced.
Data on how much hydrocortisone is contained in breast milk when using ointment, no, but during the lactation should also avoid the use of this medication.
If Lokoid is applied to large areas of skin during pregnancy, this can lead to a particularly severe effect of hydrocortisone on the fetus.
Ointment Lokoid - indications for use
The lokoid is used to treat non-infectious skin diseases:
- with eczema;
- with psoriasis;
- with dermatitis - atopic, seborrheic, contact.
Contraindications to the use of ointment Lokoid
The lokoid is forbidden to use for the treatment of the following diseases:
- fungal skin infections;
- parasitic skin infections;
- bacterial skin infections;
- viral skin infections;
- tuberculous skin infections;
- syphilitic lesions;
- postvaccination period;
- benign or malignant tumors;
- wounds and ulcers;
- an allergic reaction to the active ingredient;
- acne ;
- rosacea.