"Supirocin" (ointment): instruction manual, reviews

Today, various ointments and creams are used to treat various skin diseases. Each of these drugs has several advantages and disadvantages. Some medicines are combined, and their action is due to the active components that make up their composition. "Supirocin" - ointment, which is used exclusively externally, it allows you to get rid of boils, eczema and some dermatitis.

Antibiotic in the composition

"Supirocin" is an ointment containing a component such as mupirocin. This substance is an antibiotic that produces microorganisms Pseudomonas fluorescens. Mupirocin is able to suppress the synthesis of protein bacteria. The substance achieves this effect by reversible binding with isoleucyl-transport RNA synthetase. This prevents the penetration of the harmful component into the protein chains that have just begun to be built.

In small concentrations, this antibiotic is able to have bacteriostatic action, in large quantities - bactericidal. But this is not all the properties of the component that contains "Supirocin" (ointment).

Due to its unique structure and specific mechanism of action, the substance shows no signs of cross-resistance in combination with other antibiotics. Also, there is little risk of developing resistant strains of bacteria if, of course, the drug is used correctly.

Glucocorticosteroid in ointments

Another active ingredient that contains the drug is betamethasone. This substance is a glucocorticosteroid. Thanks to this substance, "Supirocin" (ointment) has antiproliferative, anti-edematous, anti-allergic and local anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, the drug has a vasoconstrictive effect, in contrast to other creams, which also contain glucocorticosteroids. Due to the limited absorption of the ointment through the skin, systemic effects are negligible.

When this drug is prescribed

Very often ointment is prescribed to cure some skin infections. The drug perfectly fights with:

1. Atopic dermatitis.
2. Diffuse neurodermatitis.
3. Contact dermatitis.
4. Hives.
5. Exfoliative dermatitis.
6. Eczema.
7. Herpetiform dermatitis.
8. Psoriasis.
9. Seborrheic dermatitis.
10. Complicated bacterial secondary infections.

Features of the drug

"Supirocin" is an ointment that is often used to treat skin ailments. The antibiotic included in the product is not able to penetrate deep layers of unaffected skin. If adsorption occurs through the damaged site, the substance is metabolized and converted into an inactive component - monic acid, which in turn is rapidly excreted from the body through the kidneys.

Betamethasone dipropionate is a lipophilic substance that easily penetrates the deep layers of the skin through the stratum corneum. The component is not biotransformed. When applied to the skin in the area of the clutch, absorption increases. Also, this phenomenon is noted if you use "Supirocin" ointment, reviews about which are practically positive, on the affected parts of the epidermis, where the onset of the inflammatory process begins. Absorption increases with frequent application of the drug on a significant surface of the skin. It should be noted that in children the absorption of betamethasone dipropionate proceeds several times faster than in adults.

"Supirocin B": instructions

As the reviews show, it is necessary to apply a thin layer of the ointment to the affected areas of the skin. It is necessary to conduct such a procedure up to 3 times a day. The course of therapy can last from 5 to 14 days. In many respects it depends on what kind of skin infections bother the patient.

Experts recommend the use of the composition solely for the treatment of all affected skin areas, the area of which is not more than 100 square centimeters. If during 3 - 5 days the patient does not have any clinical effect, then a second examination is necessary.

Side effects

In some cases, "Supirocin" (ointment), the price of which on average ranges from 220 to 450 rubles, can cause side effects, among which:

1. Prickly heat.
2. Skin atrophy.
3. Secondary infection.
4. Maceration of skin.
5. Contact allergic dermatitis.
6. Hypopigmentation.
7. Perioral dermatitis.
8. Acne.
9. Hypertrichosis.
10. Follicle disease.
11. Dryness of the skin.
12. Irritation.
13. Itching and burning.

Features of the drug

As the reviews show, if the instructions for use are not followed, an overdose may occur. This is manifested by the reversible oppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system. There are cases of manifestations of Cushing's syndrome, glycosuria and hyperglycemia.

In some cases, you can not use "Supirocin" (ointment). Experts' reviews indicate that this drug is prohibited during lactation, as well as during pregnancy. The interaction of this drug with other medications was not revealed.

When you can not use the drug

There are times when you can not use "Supirocin" (ointment). Experts' reviews show that this drug should not be used when:

1. Skin manifestations of syphilis.
2. Tuberculosis of the skin.
3. Fungal, viral and bacterial skin diseases.
4. Trophic ulcers, the appearance of which is associated with varicose veins.
5. Sarcoma, xanthoma, hemangioma, melanoma, athere, nevus, skin cancer.
6. Vulgar acne.
7. Post-vaccination reactions.

In addition, the drug for the treatment of skin infections in children younger than 12 years is prohibited. Another contraindication is the individual intolerance of any component that is part of the "Supirocin" ointment.

In some cases, the drug should be taken with caution. Patients who suffer from cataracts, tuberculosis, glaucoma and diabetes mellitus, experts do not recommend the use of ointment on extensive areas of skin.