Ointment 'Actovegin'. Instructions for use

Ointment "Actovegin" instructions for use characterizes as a stimulant for tissue regeneration. By its action it helps to accelerate the healing of wounds and their epithelization, and also improves trophism in damaged tissues.

The manufacturer of the drug is "Nycomed Austria GmbH", Linz (Austria).

One of the varieties of the form of the preparation is an ointment (cream) for external use. The consistency of the drug "Actovegin" is uniform, the color is white.

An ointment consists of the following components:

- Deproteinized hemodereal blood of calves.

- Macrogol (400).

- Macrogol (4000).

- Cetyl alcohol.

- Glyceryl monostearate.

- Benzalkonium chloride.

- Waters cleared.

All components are taken in certain proportions relative to each other for one hundred grams of cream.

In the pharmacy chain ointment comes in aluminum tubes of different volumes (from 20 to 100 grams). The packaging for each container with the drug is a cardboard box with the inscription "Actovegin" ointment, the instruction for use is attached.

You can buy medicines in any pharmacy without a doctor's prescription and any restrictions. The drug can be taken as recommended by the doctor, and for self-administration.

Indications for use are:

- Wounds on the skin and mucous membranes, as well as inflammatory processes on them.

- Different kinds of burns.

- Ranks in the form of cuts, abrasions, scratches.

- Ulcers that have varicose origin or are damp.

- Treatment and prevention of decubitus.

- Prevention and therapy of skin and mucous membranes exposed to radiation.

The drug "Actovegin" has practically no contraindications. The only obstacle to its use may be the intolerance of any components that make up the product itself.

The use of this medication is allowed for pregnant and lactating women because the "Actovegin" ointment, the use of which is tolerated well enough and does not actually have side effects, only rarely causes allergic reactions.

About the interaction of the drug "Actovegin" with other medicines to date, there is no information.

In addition to general information about such a tool as the "Actovegin" ointment, the instructions for use contain detailed information on the methods of application and dosage of the medication during treatment.

The drug is applied externally. During the entire course of therapy, which should be at least twelve days, ointment on the affected area should be applied twice a day.

In the presence of ulcers, initially, therapy with the use of an ointment "Actovegin" 20%, which is made in the form of a gel. The subsequent treatment is carried out by applying a thin layer of a 5% cream.

For prophylactic purposes, to prevent the occurrence of decubitus, the drug should be rubbed into the skin in those places where the zones most at risk are located.

With measures to prevent radiation damage, the "Actovegin" cream should be applied with a thin layer both immediately after the sessions of antiradiation therapy, and in breaks between them.

In the event that you feel that the effect of using the cream is not enough, or completely absent - seek medical help.

Store the drug should be at room temperature, not exceeding twenty-five degrees. Care must be taken to ensure that the storage location of this product is not available to children.

Like other medications, the "Actovegin" ointment (instructions for use mentions this) can not be used after the expiration date. This medicine, under proper storage conditions, can be used no more than five years from the date indicated on the package.