Ointment Actovegin is an effective remedy for the treatment of wounds and burns, contributing to the rapid regeneration of tissues. At the same time the drug has a minimum of contraindications and can cope with many skin problems.
Ointment of Actovegin - composition
Cream or ointment for external use consists of the following components:
- de-proteinized blood calves;
- glyceryl monostearate;
- benzalkonium chloride;
- macrogol;
- cetyl alcohol;
- water purified.
Peptides, amino acids and trace elements, which are contained in the drug, strengthens the metabolism in tissues. A significant increase in the process of overgrowing makes this ointment very effective and very effective in various skin diseases and injuries. This is due to the fact that with increasing metabolism, all cells of the tissue begin to quickly absorb glucose and oxygen without which cells can not exist.
Application of the ointment Actovegin
So, from what Actovegin ointment is most often used? Most often it is used for the following problems:
- scratches and wounds of various depths;
- trophic ulcers, which arose on the background of stagnation of blood or venous insufficiency ;
- burns of different origin, for example, solar, thermal, radiation;
- pressure sores;
- for pre-treatment of tissue before the operation of skin transplantation;
- inflammatory processes on the mucosa and skin.
Ointment Actovegin for the eyes, prescribe in the following cases:
- burn cornea;
- inflammation of the cornea;
- corneal transplantation;
- for the prevention and treatment of radiation sickness of the cornea;
- irritation after the use of contact lenses.
It should be noted that the eye ointment Actovegin is more like a gel, which should be instilled in a few drops in each eye. Some people use the Actovegin ointment with herpes as a healing remedy. But such treatment will be more effective in combination with anti-herpes drugs, for example, Acyclovir.
Aktovegin ointment is actively used for burns of different kinds of origin. With its application, the following processes are improved:
- morphological and biochemical parameters of granulation;
- increases the concentration of DNA;
- increases hemoglobin and hydroxyproline in the body.
How correctly to apply a preparation?
This drug is released in several forms, for example, ointment, gel and cream. Depending on the problem, a certain type is used. So, for example, if the wound is deep enough and exudation processes take place, it is very important to clean it thoroughly before treatment. To do this, use a gel that helps relieve pain, and also remove the detachable tissue particles from the wound. After that, you can use a cream that will remove the inflammatory process, and then apply an ointment that promotes tissue regeneration and rapid healing.
If you use an ointment for the prevention and treatment of decubituses, when applying it, it is very important to carry out an additional small massage. When ulcerous diseases should be applied a thick layer and apply a gauze bandage.
Usually this drug is applied to problem areas twice a day, but depending on the doctor's appointment, the number of applications can be increased. The average course of treatment is about 12 days, with more complex problems the appointment is made by the attending physician in
The drug also has contraindications:
- sensitivity to components;
- pregnancy;
- the period of lactation.
Many people try to look for analogues of the Actovegin ointment, but only one preparation can be called the most approximate in composition and effectiveness - Solcoseryl. Although there are still some drugs, approximate in their properties:
- Cerebrolysin;
- Cortexin.