Ointment "Linin" - instructions for use, composition, analogues and reviews

"Linin" - ointment (the instruction is described below), which belongs to dermatoprotectors and is used externally. The preparation consists of zinc oxide, boric acid, menthol, talc and petrolatum (as an ointment base). It has antiseptic and dermatoprotective effects, antipruritic, anti-inflammatory and resorptive effects.

The article will tell you in detail about "Linin" (ointment). Instruction, price, reviews, composition of the product, indications for its use and possible side effects - read all about it below.

Pharmacology

Ointment "Linin" instructions for use determines how to deodorize, disinfect, dry and fungistatic effects.

The therapeutic properties of the ointment are due to the interaction of all the medicinal components of the preparation.

Composition

What does the Linin product consist of? Instructions, a detailed description of it is given in the article.

According to official data, the composition of the funds includes:

• Boric acid - has an antiseptic effect.
• Talc - carries out enveloping and adsorbing action. Where the skin is inflamed, talc forms a protective film that protects the nerve endings from irritation. In addition, talc has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, absorbs excess secretion of sebaceous and sweat glands.
• Zinc oxide - has a disinfecting, astringent and drying effect. After the interaction of zinc oxide with wound detachable or proteins of mucus, the formation of albumin occurs, as a result, the cells become denser, the vessels narrow, and the secretion decreases. Significantly reduced pain, stops the inflammatory process.
• Menthol - has a mild local anesthetic effect, has weak properties of antiseptic, is used as a distracting and analgesic. If it gets on the damaged skin, it can cause slight burning, tingling and a feeling of cold.
• Vaseline - softens the dermis, giving it elasticity, forms a film, protecting the skin from the harmful effects of the environment.

Indications for use

When does the doctor prescribe the Linin ointment? The instruction, the detailed description of the preparation, indicates that the remedy helps with:

• Atopic dermatitis.
• Flat red deprive.
• Microbial eczema.
• Neurodermatitis.
• Pochemuhe.
• Potneytse.
• Perspiration of the feet.

Application

As the instruction to "Linin" ointment says, the drug is combined with all phytopreparations and medicines.

Apply "Linin" to the damaged areas with a thin layer, easily rubbing. This procedure is repeated twice a day.

The duration of therapy depends on the type of pathology, severity of the disease, its symptoms and neglect. On average, the treatment with Linin lasts about 15-30 days.

Boric acid, which is part of the ointment, can provoke the appearance of symptoms of intoxication, often developing due to prolonged therapy with the drug or applying it to large areas of the skin. In case of occurrence of such manifestations as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, rashes on the skin, it is necessary to cancel "Linin" for a while or to reduce its dosage.

Contraindications

When can not I use Linin Ointment? The instruction for the preparation contains the following instructions as to when the use of this drug is prohibited:

• Special sensitivity of the patient to the components of the ointment.
• Lactation, pregnancy.
• Inflammatory skin diseases in acute form.
• Pathological changes in the functioning of the kidneys.

Especially cautiously should be prescribed ointment "Linin" for use in large areas of the skin.

In accordance with the instructions and detailed description "Linin" ointment is not recommended for children, since there is practically no information on the use of the drug in this group of patients. As a therapy for neurodermatitis and atopic dermatitis in childhood, the use of safer analogues of Linin is recommended.

Drug analogues

Linin. We continue to describe the preparation Linin. Instruction for the use of analogues defines as a means having similar effects and possessing similar properties:

• "Desitin" is an external agent (ointment), a dermatoprotector. Used in the treatment of various inflammations and skin irritations. Excellent softens, removes inflammation and dries the skin. Also, the ointment prevents the emergence of wet areas and diaper rash. It refers to zinc-containing products that adsorb excess fat, sweat and positively affect the skin condition.
• Boric acid - is used as an easy disinfectant, antiseptic and antifungal agent. Apply boric acid externally in the form of alcohol or aqueous solutions for washing the wounds, as well as rinsing the throat. With skin pathologies, prescription of ointments and powders, which include boric acid, is possible.
• Boronium ointment is an antiseptic preparation with antibacterial, antiparasitic (antipedical) and antifungal properties, which is widely used in dermatology. The main active component of the ointment is boric acid 5%. The ointment is packaged in tubes or cans of 25 g.
  
• "Galmanin" - a preparation in the form of a powder, 100 grams of which contain 10 g of zinc oxide and 2 g of salicylic acid. Auxiliary components: talc and potato starch. "Гальманин" при потливости ног и инфицированных повреждениях кожи, а также гнойничковых патологиях (экзема подострая и гипергидроз). "Galmanin" is prescribed for sweating of feet and infected skin lesions, as well as pustular pathologies (eczema subacute and hyperhidrosis).
• Tetraborate sodium (borax) is an antiseptic, available in the form of a solution and used for the treatment of pressure sores, diaper rash, candidiasis of the mouth and pharynx.
• "Fukortsin" - a combined antiseptic external agent, which gives a disinfecting and antifungal effect. It is prescribed for a variety of skin pathologies (wounds, abscesses, abrasions, fungus) as a therapy and prevention. The composition of the drug includes: boric acid, fuchsin, acetone, phenol, resorcinol, ethyl alcohol.
• Novocindol is a therapeutic suspension, which has antiseptic and anesthetic properties. It is applied externally with skin pathologies. The composition of the remedy is: boric acid, zinc oxide, novocaine, talc, glycerin.
• "Fukaseptol" - an external solution that exhibits antiseptic, antifungal and antimicrobial properties. A remedy is applied for erosion, fungal and pustular skin lesions, cracks, abrasions.
• Paste Teymurova - drying, antiseptic and deodorizing drug, which is prescribed for diaper rash and excessive sweating. Available in the form of a paste with a pleasant aroma and a white-gray tinge in tubes or cans of 25 g. The composition contains: peppermint oil, boric acid, formaldehyde solution, sodium tetraborate, lead acetate, salicylic acid, hexamethylenetetramine, zinc oxide.
  

The cost of the drug and reviews about it

Numerous reviews of patients and doctors indicate the main advantages of the drug: high effectiveness of the drug and the absence of side effects. In many respects, the decisive factor is its low cost: the price of the ointment is on average 130 rubles. However, before using the drug it is recommended to consult a doctor and carefully read the annotation to the drug.

Now you know everything about Linin's ointment. Instructions for use, price and reviews of the product are detailed in the article.