Ointment Stellanin and its analogs are used, as a rule, to fight with furuncles, ulcers and other wounds. The remedies act as both reparants and antibiotics. They help to speed up the healing process and restore the skin. The main condition - to comply with all rules for the use of medicines.
Stellanin - composition of ointment
The main active substance of the preparation is 1,3-diethylbenzimidazolium triiodide. This component activates proteins contained in the walls of pathogenic microorganisms, and provides a bactericidal effect. In addition to it, stellanin ointment contains the following substances:
- dimexide;
- polyethylene oxide;
- Povidone.
Due to a combination of these components, Stellanin ointment can draw liquid from the epidermis. This property is very highly valued in the treatment of wounds, from which the purulent masses dribble. A great advantage of the tool is that it does not have a systemic effect. That is, neither Stellanin nor Stellanin PEGs enter the bloodstream, even if applied to open wounds, but the therapeutic effect persists for a long time.
Stellanin - indications for use
This is a potent drug that is used for various problems. Stellanin ointment has the following indications for use:
- abrasions;
- combing;
- cracks;
- scratches;
- abscesses;
- phlegmon ;
- furuncles;
- carbuncles;
- hydradenite ;
- trophic ulcers;
- pressure sores (especially those that are complicated by infections);
- burns I and II degrees;
- Wounds left after surgery;
- consequences of insect bites.
Stellanin ointment - contraindications
There are no such drugs that would match absolutely everything. Ointment Stellanin also has contraindications. It is not recommended to use the medicine when:
- thyrotoxicosis;
- hypersensitivity to individual components of the drug;
- adenoma thyroid;
- therapy with radioactive iodine;
- I trimester of pregnancy.
It is better not to use Stellanin ointment for children under the age of majority. With care to be treated this drug should people with chronic kidney failure. Additionally, to consult before using Stellanin will not prevent future mothers during the II and III trimester of pregnancy, as well as for women breastfeeding.
Stellanin ointment - side effects
Another advantage of the drug is that it has a beneficial effect on the body, therefore its application practically always occurs without excesses. Nevertheless, sometimes stellanin ointment causes side effects. The most likely of them are allergic reactions: rashes and irritations, accompanied by itching. If Stellanin ointment accidentally or intentionally gets into the body, it will cause nausea with vomiting. In such circumstances, you should immediately do a gastric lavage and consult a doctor.
How to apply Stellanin?
The agent is applied to the skin so that the damaged area of the epidermis is covered completely. How much Stellanin ointment application will continue, experts define individually for each patient. The duration of the course of treatment and the number of daily treatments are affected by the severity of the disease and the location of the pathogenic process. A day can not be applied more than 10 g of the drug.
Ointment restorative Stellanin can be used with occlusive dressings and patches. Therapy involves the use of sterile bandages. As a rule, bandages are changed once or twice a day. In more severe injuries, the number of procedures may increase. Treatment ends when the wound is completely covered with a new layer of skin.
Stellanin - ointment from hemorrhoids
Before using the medication, it is advisable to read the instructions and consult a doctor. In most cases, Stellanin from hemorrhoids is applied very thinly - no more than 1.5 mm, - and on top of the ointment is applied a bandage. There is another way of treatment: the medicinal substance is first applied to gauze and only then applied to the wound and fixed.
The treated surface should be slightly larger than the affected area. In some cases, gauze should be smeared with Stellanin, curled in turundas and laid in the anus. Change bandages and tampons need one or two a day. The standard course of antihemorrhoid treatment takes from 5 days to a couple of weeks. In case of complications, therapy may be delayed.
Stellanin against bedsores
This problem occurs in bedridden patients. Pressure sores are pathological changes that occur in tissues that begin with circulatory stagnation, and in the absence of proper treatment can develop into necrosis, sepsis and gas gangrene. Stellanin PEG helps restore blood circulation, activate the growth process of new blood vessels and accelerate the division of epidermal cells.
Stellanin from acne
At the moment Stellanin PEG from acne is the only medication that can directly stimulate regeneration processes. Activation of vascular growth and cell nutrition allows faster recovery of healthy epidermis and prevents the appearance of scars and scarring. Removes the same inflammation ointment due to the possibility of stopping the activity of phospholipase. As a consequence - the production of prostaglandins, stimulating inflammatory processes, ceases.
Stellanin from burns
The substance actually has a wide range of action. Ointment Stellanin PEG, which is a complex chemical compound, is active against various types of infection and effectively restores tissues affected by a burn. This combination of beneficial properties of the drug is especially highly valued in cases where damage to the germ layers of the skin takes place.
Stellanin from herpes
The disease is caused by a virus. Herpes lives in the body of any person, but as long as immunity holds back its development, it does not manifest itself in any way. Symptoms - itching, rashes, in some cases, temperature - appear as soon as the immune system weakens. If the Stellanin ointment was used immediately after the manifestation of the symptoms of the disease, the development of the latter can be prevented. When the body has already begun to appear bubbles, it is more appropriate to use Stellanin PEG.
Herpes virus reproduces very quickly. The vital activity of pathogenic microorganisms leads to an increase in the fluidity of cell membranes. Stellanin destroys weak membranes and, together with antibodies produced by the patient's own immunity, destroys the virus. In addition, the ointment accelerates the restoration of the skin, and soon there is no trace of wounds, acne and vesicles.
Stellanin - ointment - analogues
If, for some reason, Stellanin can not be applied, the agent can be replaced by an analog. There are a lot of alternative medicines and every day their assortment becomes more and more. The most famous and effective substitutes look like this:
- Iodine. One of the most affordable analogs, developed at the moment. The list of indications and contra-indications of preparations is almost identical, but the main thing is that Iodine acts as quickly and efficiently.
- Betadine. Known ointment Stellanin analog. Betadine is a preparation of Hungarian origin. Active substance in it is povidone-iodine. Apply a means to combat bacterial and fungal diseases of the epidermis, infectious dermatitis, burns, trophic ulcers.
- Iodoprion. Antiseptic and disinfector. It is produced only in solution and applied externally.
- Bepanten. The drug is based on dexpanthenol. Eliminates pain, accelerates skin regeneration and prevents infection.
- Iodovidone. Another analog, available in the form of a spray. It is made on the basis of iodine and polyvinylpyrrolidone.