Isotrexin is a medicament for topical application. In its composition, the gel has a large amount of vitamin A, has anti-inflammatory and antiseboric effects.
How Does Isotrexin Work?
Isotrexin gel promotes normal work of the sebaceous glands and normalizes the composition of their secretion, facilitating the excretion of sebum. When applied to the problem area, the inflammatory reaction decreases, and redness is eliminated. Included in the substance contribute to the destruction of the infection, consequently reduces the risk of new rashes. When it is used, a direct effect on the cells of the epithelium and their differentiation takes place. The drug is used to treat acne . Most often, isotrexin is prescribed for topical treatment over a period of time. The course of treatment is determined on an individual basis.
Instructions for Use Isotrexin
For adults and children after 12 years, the drug is applied to the inflamed skin with a thin layer 2-3 times a day. On average, the course of treatment should not exceed 8 weeks, after which they take a break or completely cancel the drug.
Ointment Isotrexin is used in such cases:
- with inflammation of the middle and severe degree directly on the inflamed place;
- with rashes on the back, shoulders and face;
- if there are light rashes from time to time.
Precautions
Isotrexin Gel is not recommended for:
- In the case of a mild expressed degree of acne, which is expressed by comedones. As a rule, antibiotics are not treated with kamidones and resort to simpler drugs.
- In the presence of black dots , as the drug does not contain the relevant components that have a therapeutic effect.
- When rashes on the mucous membranes, because the drug is quite aggressive and can cause burns.
- It is also worth noting that this gel is contraindicated in pregnant women, children under 12 years of age, when under the sun and with intolerance of certain constituent components.
As side effects, irritations can occur in the application areas, peeling or slight burning. Such reactions often occur during long-term treatment of rashes, so the course should not be stopped. In case of severe irritation or dryness, you should consult a doctor or stop using the gel completely. Use isotrexin more than the prescribed time is strictly not recommended, as this can lead to folliculitis. In such cases, another drug without antibiotics is prescribed.
As a rule, acute overdose during the application of this drug was not observed, so there are no special caveats. But in the case of such situations, the following symptoms may appear:
- marked reddening of the skin at the places of application of the cream;
- characteristic irritations and itching;
- skin peeling and discomfort;
- possibly burning, even in the absence of the drug on the skin.
In case of presence of such symptoms it is recommended to suspend application of a preparation for some days, or at all it to replace with other gel.
Isotrexin analogues
There are other analogues of Isotrexin gel. For example, Erythromycin, which includes such components, contributes to the treatment of rashes on the skin of the face. Most often, this drug is prescribed as an indispensable analogue, which is less toxic and more harmless in comparison with other similar drugs. The pharmacological action of such gels is almost the same, the difference can only be in additional components. If an allergic reaction to Isotrexin has been caused, you should consult a doctor to prescribe the following drug that does not contain a substance that caused an allergic reaction at the gel application sites.