Tetracycline ointment is an antibacterial drug for external treatment. Eye ointment for burns

A burn is damage to the skin caused by high temperatures. You can burn yourself with boiling water, hot oil or a hot object. As a result of such damage, blisters very often appear on the surface of the skin, which burst after a while. The formation of blisters significantly reduces the rate of wound healing.

First and second degree burns can be treated at home, but more severe third and fourth degree burns require medical attention.

The fastest way to deal with skin damage resulting from any burn is special ointments. These drugs are rapidly absorbed, and have virtually no side effects, as they are applied topically. We will describe the most effective and inexpensive ointments for burns in this article.

What to do with a burn?

A person who has received a burn must certainly be aware that the affected area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin must be washed with ordinary cool water in order to clean it of dust, dirt or sand that has fallen on it, as well as for cooling. It is necessary to make sure that clothing does not touch the burn site. In extreme cases, you can apply a bandage to the sore spot, which must first be soaked with ointment.

Only all these actions can and should be taken if the resulting burn is of the first or second degree, characterized by simple redness or the appearance of bubbles filled with liquid. More severe degrees require qualified medical assistance.

List of ointments used for burns

The pharmaceutical industry produces a sufficiently large number of ointments that can neutralize the destructive effect of burns on the skin and subcutaneous tissues.

Popular ointments from chemical burns:

• Solcoseryl;
• Levomekol;
• Eplan.

Popular ointments for burns with boiling water:

• Furacilin ointment;
• Actovegin;
• Eplan Ointment for steam burns.

Popular ointments for burn healing:

1. Solcoseryl;
2. Panthenol;
3. Ointment of calendula;
4. Actovegin;
5. Eplan;
6. Ebermin.

Popular ointments from sunburn:

• Panthenol;
• Eplan;
• Argosulfan;

Popular ointments for oil burns:

• Panthenol;
• Dermazin;
• Eplan;
• Furacilin ointment;
• Levomekol;
• Synthomycin ointment;
• Actovegin.

For local treatment of any type of burns, doctors use a lot of good modern drugs. But from this set, you can still choose some of the most effective and often used in today's medical practice.

This cream was originally created specifically to relieve skin irritation, which can occur, including after burns of 1 and 2 degrees of severity.

The cream contains an extract of licorice, violet, succession, bisabolol, which are responsible for reducing inflammation of the skin. In addition, the cream contains walnut extract, which has an antimicrobial effect, panthenol and avocado oil further soften the skin and stimulate its accelerated healing.

It is important to note this fact that, due to the absence of dyes, La Cree cream is indicated even for use in case of skin damage in a newborn!

Anti-burn balm containing beeswax, echinacea extract, lavender, sea buckthorn and tea tree oils, milk lipids, vitamin E and turpentine. A similar composition allows this ointment to have a regenerating, softening, moisturizing, antiseptic, immunostimulating, anti-inflammatory, protective and analgesic effect on the wound surface.

The main advantages of the drug are the high rate of manifestation of the clinical effect, the possibility of use in pediatric practice and the minimum number of contraindications (the only exception is intolerance to the components of the Rescuer).

Water-based ointment, hydrophilic. It can be easily washed off, it can be combined with other products. The therapeutic components of this ointment easily penetrate the affected area and quickly give their effect.

The great advantage of this remedy is its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains methyluracil and levomycetin, which destroy pathogens that can lead to wound suppuration. Burns treated with ointment fester less and heal faster.

The action of methyluracil is aimed at stimulating the metabolism inside the cells, which leads to the fastest recovery of the affected structures. Methyluracil also promotes leukocytosis, which is very important for fighting microbes - leukocytes are the first to come to the defense against viruses, bacteria and fungi. Price 134.34 rubles.

Panthenol is a good ointment for burns because it can be in the form of ointments, tablets, capsules, lozenges, creams, solutions, lotions or sprays. Thanks to this, the doctor can easily prescribe a specific type of panthenol to the patient.

Panthenol, when interacting with the human body, has the property of converting its active substances into pantothenic acid, which is not enough for damaged tissues and this helps the sick body to exchange cells, metabolize fats and saccharides, produce glucocorticoids - these are such hormones. Like all ointments, Panthenol also helps to heal faster and relieve the inflammatory process. Price 236.00 rub.

The drug normalizes skin metabolism, restores its integrity. Bepanten is used externally for burns, it is not greasy, it effectively destroys all bacteria. In addition, Bepanten has an analgesic and cooling effect. Apply the drug during treatment should be three times a day with a thin layer. Price 369.00 rub.

Folk remedies

1. You need to mix vegetable or sunflower oil with beeswax in a ratio of three to one, then heat these two components, but do not leave the stove, otherwise the mixture will run away. After that, cool the medicine and put it on gauze. You need to shift the mixture with a stainless steel spoon, put the gauze on the burn. The pain of a burn disappears immediately when the ointment is applied. The medicine can be stored in the refrigerator.
2. For 50 grams of olive oil or other vegetable oil, you need to take 30-40 grams of the best quality beeswax (fresh) and one hard-boiled egg yolk. You need to prepare the ointment as follows: first, heat the oil in an enamel bowl, then dissolve the wax in it, and then add the yolk in small pieces. This whole mixture will foam up a lot, so be careful not to run away. As you can see, preparing the ointment is not at all difficult, but it helps very well.

Ointment for burns with boiling water with blisters

Ointment for burns with boiling water is used after first aid measures when hot water is exposed to the skin. The most effective means in everyday life:

• Panthenol;
• Levomekol;
• Actovegin;
• Furacilin ointment;
• Eplan Ointment for steam burns.

Tetracycline ointment is an antibacterial eye and skin ointment that is intended for adults according to the instructions. She is contraindicated for small children, but it is often used to treat pets. It is a topical antibiotic that effectively neutralizes and treats a number of bacterial infections. When is tetracycline ointment prescribed, and what are the features of treatment?

The action of the ointment: what heals and what does not heal

The main active ingredient of tetracycline ointment is tetracycline hydrochloride. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic. Therefore, she herself ointment is used for various bacterial and purulent infections. Instructions for use of tetracycline ointment regulate the broad action of the drug - against gram-positive and negative bacteria:

• staphylococci;
• streptococci;
• gonococci;
• coli;
• whooping cough;
• dysentery bacillus.
• enterobacteria;
• salmonella;
• shigella;

The spectrum of application of tetracyclines is quite wide. The exception is a number of infections against which tetracycline is not effective:

• Pseudomonas aeruginosa, serrations, bacteroids.
• Viral infections. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses. Therefore, tetracycline ointment for herpes is not used due to inefficiency. With ophthalmoherpes (inflammation of the cornea, which is caused by the herpes simplex virus - usually labial (oral)) - treatment is carried out with antiviral drugs. Antibacterial agents become necessary if a bacterial infection occurs against the background of a viral infection. This addition of another type of infection can be treated with tetracycline ointment.
• Fungal infections- Antibacterial drugs not only do not treat fungal diseases, but even provoke their appearance.

For all other bacterial infections, tetracyclines are effective and efficient.

Varieties: 1% and 3%

Ointment with tetracycline has a characteristic yellow color and smell. The ointment is based on petroleum jelly and paraffin (forming components to which an antibiotic is added). The action of the drug is explained by the so-called bacteriostatic effect. It stops the growth and development of pathogenic bacteria (which ones are listed above in the previous section).

Instructions for use of tetracycline eye ointment speak of two forms of the drug, which differ in the content of the active substance. This is an ointment of 1% and 3%. The concentration of the antibacterial component in them is 1 g or 3 g per 100 g of ointment, respectively. These 1% or 3% are the main therapeutic effect.

The difference in the concentrations of the active substance makes it possible to treat infections of different localization with an ointment - on the skin and on the mucous membranes. A composition with a lower content of tetracycline is used in ophthalmology. With more - in the treatment of skin inflammation:

• 1% tetracycline ointment - eye. It is used to treat ophthalmic inflammations - conjunctivitis, blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids), keratitis (inflammation of the eye cornea). Tetracycline ointment 1% concentration cures the most complex and extensive conjunctivitis, other eye infections.
• Tetracycline ointment 3% - used in the treatment of various skin purulent infections. Indications for the use of tetracycline ointment 3% are boils, trophic purulent ulcers, acne, ulcers of any origin, streptoderma, phlegmon, infectious dermatitis (skin inflammation against the background of an allergic reaction with the addition of pathogenic bacterial flora).

Attention: antibiotic!

Tetracycline is an antibiotic, therefore, despite the external use, it is necessary to properly approach the treatment and consider the possible pros and cons. Like any other antibacterial drug, it can be harmful if used incorrectly. Therefore, we focus on a number of factors that must be considered when choosing a tool:

• The ointment is a topical treatment. It almost does not penetrate into the systemic circulation and does not have a general effect on the entire body. Despite this, You can not use tetracycline ointment during pregnancy in the 1st trimester. There is a possibility of penetration of a small amount of tetracycline through the placenta, impaired fetal development.
• The ointment is not used in the treatment of infants, toddlers, children of kindergarten age and elementary school. Tetracycline ointment for children 2 years old, 5 years old is not used. It can only treat older children. From what age can the composition be used according to the instructions? Treatment of children with tetracycline is allowed after 11 years.

Important: the ointment is not prescribed for children who are still forming and growing teeth. Even in adolescents, during the period of formation and eruption of chewing molars, tetracycline ointment can irreversibly change their enamel (they will acquire a persistent yellow color and quickly begin to collapse).

Mode of application

Tetracycline ointment of any concentration (1% or 3%) - intended for external use only. It is used to treat skin inflammations and eye infections in adults and adolescents. Also, the ointment is used in veterinary medicine for the treatment of animals.

Treatment of eye infections

Tetracycline ointment for conjunctivitis is a widely used and proven treatment. 1% preparation is used. For the eyes, this is the optimal concentration, which does not form severe discomfort. In addition to conjunctivitis, tetracycline ointment treats any purulent processes in the eyeballs.

For treatment, the medicinal composition is laid under the lower eyelid. How to lay the ointment? It is necessary to squeeze 3-5 mm of ointment onto the finger, pull the lower eyelid with the other hand (slightly down), put the ointment on the inner surface of the eyelid. It is better to put the ointment with your finger (plastic sticks can damage the eye).

Treatment of skin infections

In the treatment of skin ulcers, the ointment is applied 1 or 2 times a day with a thin layer on the affected areas.. At the same time, not only the area of ​​​​inflammation and redness is covered with ointment, but healthy areas of the skin around are captured (to prevent infection of neighboring areas).

The effectiveness of treatment is influenced by the individual characteristics of the body. The response to the application of the ointment can come quickly (within 2-3 days), and can be formed for a long time (up to 2-3 weeks).

Consider during treatment: it has been proven that the ointment weakly penetrates through healthy areas of the skin. Therefore, it can be applied around the wound with a large margin - healthy skin will not be affected.

Tetracycline ointment in gynecology

It is used in the treatment of inflammation, the causative agents of which are bacteria sensitive to the action of tetracycline. Pregnant women the use of any antibiotics is contraindicated in the first trimester. External ointments are no exception. In order to avoid getting antibiotics into the general circulation and poisoning the fetus, tetracycline drugs are not used in the first trimester (in any form - domestic or outdoor).

Features of treatment during pregnancy: tetracycline ointment is sometimes prescribed to pregnant women, but only in the last trimester. At this time, the main organs and systems of the fetus are already formed. Therefore, tetracycline will not cause severe pathologies or other undesirable consequences. At least, this is what the instructions and representatives of official medicine say.

Features of the treatment of adolescents

During the period of hormonal adjustment, the ointment is prescribed (if necessary) with extensive acne, skin boils. Tetracycline acne ointment is a powerful remedy that significantly reduces the number of rashes, blackheads, abscesses or boils. Used when other means fail.

Note to parents: tetracycline ointment for adolescent children - is prescribed after 11 years and after the completion of tooth formation.

Features of animal treatment

Many bacterial infections in animals are successfully treated with tetracycline ointment.. At the same time, it must be remembered that the composition is not prescribed during the formation of teeth. Therefore, tetracycline ointment is not recommended for treating the eyes of kittens, but it is suitable for an adult cat or cat, and is also used to treat adult (older than a year) dogs.

For dogs and cats, the ointment is applied in the same way - under the lower eyelid. At the same time, it should be taken into account that the composition causes some discomfort in the eyes, so it is necessary to calm the animal, to prevent its defensive reaction (bite).

Other options for using the ointment: burns, wounds, hemorrhoids

Tetracycline ointment for burns is used if a bacterial infection has joined. In burn therapy, suppuration of open wounds often occurs, so tetracycline treatment is in demand and popular due to the availability of the remedy, its low price.

Important: tetracycline ointment is applied to the wound only if there is a bacterial infection (for long-term non-healing or too extensive wounds). If there is no infection, the wound is clean of pus - there is no need to use tetracycline.

Tetracycline ointment for hemorrhoids- is indicated for long-term non-healing hemorrhoidal bumps, which often bleed, and due to objective reasons are infected. In this case, tetracycline is indispensable.

ENT practice

Do not use an antibacterial composition for the treatment of rhinitis (rhinitis) in the initial stage. You can turn to this potent remedy if "green" mucous discharge from the nose appears.

Tetracycline ointment in the ear - used in the presence of a bacterial infection. But keep in mind that ear infections are often located behind the eardrum, in the middle ear cavity. Therefore, the introduction of ointment into the ear canal is ineffective. General therapy is needed, the flow of medicinal substances into the bloodstream, and then into the middle and inner ear.

Features of treatment, side effects and contraindications

Knowledge of the features of tetracycline treatment will help to avoid unwanted side effects. What is important to consider:

• With tetracycline therapy, you can not take milk and products based on it.. They disrupt the absorption (absorption, absorption) of the antibiotic.
• Tetracycline forms sparingly soluble complexes with calcium, iron and other metals. Therefore, when treating with this antibiotic, it is not recommended to drink milk and other calcium-containing foods, as well as to consume mineral complexes and foods rich in iron (apples, peas, herbs, buckwheat, apricots).
• Do not use tetracycline ointment with vitamin A. This is fraught with an increase in pressure.

What side effects (undesirable consequences) may occur:

• Possible indigestion- intestinal dysbacteriosis, bloating and flatulence. At the same time, external treatment with tetracycline is much easier to tolerate by the body than oral antibiotics (by mouth). But in general, it also destroys the friendly flora inside the hollow organs.
• Violation of the bacterial balance concerns not only the intestines, but also the vaginal cavity - possible candidiasis.
• Allergic itching, redness, swelling.
• In newborns - the accumulation of fat cells in the liver (in medical terminology - fatty hepatosis). We recall once again that tetracycline ointment is not used in the treatment of infants and schoolchildren under 11 years of age.

Note: tetracyclines are a group of antibiotics that have long been used in treatment. Therefore, today there are some strains of bacteria that are not sensitive to this antibiotic.

Contraindications to treatment:

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding Tetracycline passes through the placenta and into breast milk.
• Children's age up to 11 years.
• individual allergic reaction.
• Shelf life exceeded. The shelf life of tetracycline ointment is 3 years. Even if the composition was kept in the refrigerator, you should not use it after the indicated period. At best, it will be inactive. At worst, it will cause unwanted allergic or toxic reactions of the body.

Consider storage features: dark place (dark glass container) and temperature not higher than +25°C.

Tetracycline ointment: analogues

Analogues of tetracycline ointment may contain the same active ingredient or another substance with a similar effect. If it is necessary to replace the therapeutic agent, they are looking for an ointment with the same effect, but without existing contraindications, adverse reactions. So, in the treatment of children under 11 years of age, erythromycin ointment is used.. It contains the antibiotic erythromycin (macrolide, prescribed for those who cannot tolerate penicillins). At the same time, it has no age restrictions, it is used to treat infants and newborns. Reviews confirm the effectiveness of erythromycin ointment in the treatment of conjunctivitis, purulent boils and other skin infections and inflammations.

A number of medicinal formulations (Kolbiocin, Eubetal) contain tetracycline in combination with other active ingredients. Therefore, in the presence of an allergic reaction, tetracycline cannot be replaced with them. How to replace tetracycline ointment in the event of an allergy?

Can be used drugs with tobramycin. This is a macrolide antibiotic, which is prescribed for an allergic reaction to penicillin substances. It is part of several ointments and eye drops called Tobrex, Tobrin, Tobrimed. Its disadvantage is the age limit. Tobramycin is used only in the treatment of adults (over 18 years of age).

Tetracycline ointment is one of the most common antibacterial drugs that are used to treat skin and eye diseases.

The composition of tetracycline ointment includes the active substance - tetracycline. Also, tetracycline ointment contains several auxiliary components: petroleum jelly, anhydrous lanolin, ceresin, paraffin, sodium disulfite.

The medicine is available with different concentrations of the active substance: 3% and 1%.

The main substance of the drug has a complex structure, is used by pharmacists in the form of trihydrate or hydrochloride. Tetracycline is used to treat rare diseases, the pathogens of which are not able to produce stable strains to this antibiotic, which has become known for a long time.

The antibiotic appears as hygroscopic crystalline particles in powder form. It has a yellowish tint and begins to darken when exposed to light. Tetracycline has a bitter taste, no smell.

Tetracycline ointment is an antibacterial drug, the action is aimed at eliminating pathogenic microflora, which, when the immune system is weakened, contributes to the development of eye diseases. This ophthalmic medication belongs to antimicrobial drugs with a wide spectrum of action.

Tetracycline ointment is suitable for the elimination of various inflammatory processes in the mucous membrane of the eye (1% ointment), as well as for the treatment of skin infections (3% ointment).

Tetracycline ointment is effective only for the treatment of bacterial diseases.

Indications and contraindications

Tetracycline ointment is used to treat the following diseases:

• conjunctivitis;
• acne;
• folliculitis;
• boils;
• burns;
• streptoderma;
• staphyloderma;
• trachoma;
• infectious blepharitis;
• keratitis;
• barley;
• trophic ulcers.

There will be no effect when using this remedy for allergic rashes, demodicosis of the eyelids, fungal infections, purulent wounds, viruses, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Tetracycline eye ointment should not be used if the body is highly sensitive to the active substance, as well as to components such as doxycycline and oxytetracycline. Tetracycline ointment for diseases of the eyes and skin is contraindicated in women during pregnancy and lactation, children under 8 years of age.

The use of tetracycline ointment at the age when the child is forming bone structures is also prohibited, since the antibiotic can provoke irreversible changes, disrupting the standard process in the child's body.

Tests of tetracycline ointment for children have not been conducted, and the appropriate dosages of the drug have not been determined, as a result of which warnings have appeared in its use. In the event that there are doubts about the treatment with tetracycline ointment, pediatricians recommend using a one-percent instead of a three-percent remedy.

With extreme caution, it is worth using tetracycline ointment in the eyes or on the skin to those people who have had any allergic reactions before. This drug should not be used for fungal infections. With a low content of leukocytes in the blood and kidney diseases in a chronic form, the drug should be used only for medical purposes.

The simultaneous use of tetracycline with glucocorticosteroids enhances the effect of the latter. The active compound can be deposited on the dentin of tooth enamel in children if the ointment is used to treat skin diseases during teething. As a result, the enamel may darken.

In the treatment of skin diseases, the drug is applied to the lesion 1-2 times a day. Change the bandage every 12-24 hours. Duration of treatment - from several days to 2 - 3 weeks. The duration of therapy should be prescribed by a doctor, taking into account all the nuances.

In cases where tetracycline acne ointment is used, it is applied pointwise.

Tetracycline ointment during pregnancy

Women during the period of gestation are prohibited from using this ophthalmic agent in the 3rd trimester, since tetracycline ointment has a strong effect on the body. Even a small amount of the active ingredient can cause a violation of the mineralization of bone structures in an infant. When breastfeeding, the use of the drug is not recommended.

Tetracycline ointment during pregnancy can be used only after passing the test for bacteriological culture. Such an analysis helps to determine individual sensitivity to antibiotics and identify pathological microflora. The agent is prescribed if the bacteria are sensitive only to tetracycline.

If during pregnancy therapy with this medicine is necessary, it should be used only if the positive effect of the treatment is much greater than the harm done to the child.

With the necessary treatment with tetracycline during the lactation period, it is necessary to abandon breastfeeding for a while and transfer the baby to milk formulas.

As a rule, the remedy is prescribed for conjunctivitis, which can cause a bacterial infection. For a weakened body of a pregnant woman, this is a serious problem, so the use of tetracycline justifies itself.

In addition, the doctor must take into account the duration of pregnancy, the duration of use of tetracycline, as well as possible risks to the fetus. Use the medicine only as prescribed by the doctor, in order to avoid negative consequences for the baby.

Application in childhood

For the treatment of certain ophthalmic diseases in newborns, it is worth using tetracycline ointment, observing the exact dosage and following the therapeutic regimen.

The benefit of the medicine used should be evaluated by the attending physician. The use of tetracycline ointment for the eyes is possible only after the exclusion of the hypersensitivity of the child's body to the components contained in the ointment.

Side effects

When using tetracycline ointment for the treatment of skin diseases, the following unpleasant phenomena may occur:

• redness;
• puffiness;
• burning.

If such signs appear, it is necessary to stop using the drug.

In addition to the above side effects, it is possible to develop such as:

• glossitis;
• loss of appetite;
• esophagitis;
• dysphagia;
• indigestion (nausea, diarrhea, constipation);
• mucosal changes;
• feeling of pain in the abdomen;
• Quincke's edema;
• photosensitivity.

In the treatment of eye diseases with ointment, temporary visual impairment may occur. For example, the sensitivity of the body to bright light may increase.

With prolonged use of tetracycline, a deficiency of B vitamins, candidiasis, thrombocytopenia, a temporary increase in indicators: liver transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, residual nitrogen may develop. Hemolytic anemia, intestinal dysbacteriosis, neuropenia may also appear.

After prolonged use of tetracycline, darkening of the teeth is possible, so breaks in treatment with this medication should be adhered to.

Another side effect can be the appearance of fungal infections. In any organism, fungal pathogens persist, and during the period of active activity of tetracycline, they can begin to multiply, especially if there is a sharp weakening of the body's immune defenses.

If symptoms of hypersensitivity to the drug and side effects occur, use should be suspended. If necessary, it is worth starting the use of another drug from the group of antibiotics.

How to lay the ointment for the eyelid?

The ophthalmic agent can be applied up to 5 times a day. Recommendations for laying tetracycline ointment:

1. Before applying tetracycline ointment to the eyelid, wash your hands well to avoid the ingress of additional pathological microorganisms.
2. Check kit. The package should contain a glass spatula, if there is none, you should purchase it at the pharmacy. Before applying tetracycline ointment, it is necessary to disinfect the stick (wash with soap and water).
3. When squeezing the agent onto the shoulder blade, the prescribed dosage of the drug should be taken into account. For convenient application, you should pull the lower eyelid and carefully distribute the medicine on it. If the patient applies tetracycline on his own, then it is more expedient to perform the described manipulations in front of a mirror.
4. After the ointment has been applied, close your eyes. Then open them. Repeat the movement a few more times so that the medicinal substance is evenly distributed.
5. Before applying the drug to the child, you need to carefully study the instructions and make sure that there are no age restrictions. Pay special attention to contraindications and side effects.

Tetracycline ointment for conjunctivitis is applied about 3 to 5 times a day. The duration of therapy is 5 - 7 days. The dosage, as a rule, is set at 0.2 - 0.4 g. This depends on the severity of the disease that has arisen.

Analogues

The analogues of the active substance (tetracycline) include semi-synthetic derivatives of oxytetracycline: metacycline and doxycycline.

The next generation of tetracycline were:

• morphocycline;
• glycocycline.

Below are analogues of tetracycline ointment, similar in composition:

1.

The main active ingredient is tobramycin. This drug is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, belongs to the group of aminoglycosides. It has a bacteriostatic, bactericidal effect. It is prescribed for conjunctivitis, iridocyclitis, keratitis, blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis. It is used to prevent the occurrence of complications in the postoperative period in ophthalmology.

Contraindications include childhood and hypersensitivity to the drug. Side effects occur rarely, in the form of an allergy, which is accompanied by swelling of the eyelids, itching, conjunctival hyperemia.

2.

The active ingredient is dexamethasone and gentamicin sulfate. The combined agent has anti-allergic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. It is used to treat allergic manifestations that are accompanied by bacterial infection, acute infections (blepharitis, conjunctivitis, barley, keratitis), as well as for the treatment and prevention of inflammation in the postoperative period.

• mycobacterial infections;
• corneal epitheliopathy;
• dendritic keratitis;
• high intraocular pressure;
• fungal lesions of the visual organ;
• purulent eye diseases;
• individual intolerance to the components of the drug.

Do not wear contact lenses during treatment with this remedy.

There may be side effects in the form of burning or itching. Dex-gentamicin is not recommended for use immediately before driving.

3.

It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-exudative effect, and also eliminates swelling and itching. It is prescribed for the treatment of neurodermatitis, psoriatic lesions, seborrhea, contact and allergic dermatitis, various forms of eczema, lichen planus, and eyelid diseases (conjunctivitis, dermatitis, blepharitis, keratoconjunctivitis).

You can not use the drug for the following phenomena:

• perioral dermatitis;
• syphilis eruptions;
• tuberculosis of the skin and eyes;
• trachoma;
• skin cancer;
• viral, bacterial, fungal infections on the skin and visual organ;
• violations of the integrity of the epithelium of the eyes or skin (abrasions, ulcers, wounds);
• in the period after vaccination;
• children's age up to 2 years.

Among the side effects are noted:

• on the part of the visual system - deterioration or loss of visual function, increased intraocular pressure, cataracts;
• from the side of the skin - stretch marks, hemorrhage, atrophy, acne.

4.

The active ingredient is chloramphenicol (levomecithin). The drug has an antibacterial property. It is prescribed for the treatment of eye diseases such as blepharitis, keratitis, conjunctivitis, trachoma, blepharoconjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis, barley.

And also for the treatment of the following skin pathologies:

• bacterial eczema;
• dermatoses;
• thermal or chemical burns;
• boils;
• bedsores;
• necrosis and suppuration of the skin.

It is forbidden to use this drug in children under 1 month of age, with intolerance to chloramphenicol or other components, as well as for certain diseases:

• dysfunction of the liver or kidneys;
• insufficient hematopoiesis;
• diseases of the circulatory system;
• acute intermittent porphyria;
• eczema, psoriasis, fungal skin lesions;
• oncology.

Levomycetin-Acri is well tolerated by the body. Side effects may include a rash, dermatitis, or a fungal infection.

5.

The active ingredient is erythromycin. Pharmacological properties of the drug: anti-acne, antibacterial. The indications of the medicine include: burns of II and III degrees, furunculosis, keratitis, barley, trachoma, conjunctivitis, chlamydia, trophic ulcers, bedsores.

The contraindications of this ointment include individual intolerance to the substances that make up its composition.

Of the side effects, an allergic reaction may occur in the form of hyperemia or itching.

The antibiotic in question should be used only after carefully studying the instructions. In case of serious pathologies, a medical appointment is necessary.

This is a common and dangerous condition. The outcome of the pathological condition depends on the methods of treatment. Ointment after a burn can avoid complications and scars in the future.

What are burns

Burns are considered to be a dangerous condition that requires a serious approach to treatment. This injury is common in both children and adults. Depending on the choice of treatment at home or in a hospital. At the top of the effectiveness of therapy for burns are ointments. They contribute to the prevention of complications and a speedy recovery. So, for example, an ointment after a burn with boiling water allows you to speed up the healing and regeneration of the skin.

Depending on the degree, burns damage the surface layer of the skin, muscles, tendons, and even bones. Therefore, the doctor determines the treatment algorithm after establishing an accurate diagnosis. There are also less dangerous conditions - sunburn. Despite the fact that they rarely threaten the patient's life, such burns cause painful symptoms, and not only local ones.

First aid is aimed at delivering a person from further injury, anesthesia and wound treatment. The consequences of burns often threaten infection, so it is important to protect the resulting wound from exposure to the external environment.

Any burn is accompanied by severe pain, and serious degrees can lead a person to pain shock. Therefore, an important stage is the speedy delivery of the victim to a medical institution. Another serious point is the consequences after burns. For example, applying for scars after burns, you can protect yourself from aesthetic defects.

For first-degree burns, first aid and treatment are provided at home. There are symptoms of redness of the skin, slight swelling. Basically, this happens when hot liquids, chemicals are spilled onto the surface of the skin, or when a hot object is touched. Sunburns are also equated to the first degree. The result of a speedy recovery depends on the use of the ointment and the treatment of the resulting wound. Since in the first degree the skin is slightly damaged, recovery occurs within one week.

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The second degree is considered more dangerous, as it causes blisters that are prone to bursting. This process can lead to dangerous infection of the wound. Therefore, in this case, a healing ointment is used after a burn with an antibiotic or antiseptic in the composition. First aid for the first and second degree of injury is to cool the injury site under running cold water. You can also apply cold, but avoid frostbite. The treatment algorithm includes the use of ointment, daily change of aseptic dressing and anesthesia if necessary.

The third degree is considered dangerous to human health and life. A black or brown eschar is observed at the site of the burn. The skin is completely destroyed by the influencing factor. For third-degree burns, the patient must be urgently hospitalized to avoid pain shock and serious infection. The wound is not lowered under water, but a bandage is applied until the ambulance arrives or is taken to the hospital.

At the fourth degree, muscles and even bones are involved in the traumatic process. First aid consists of urgent hospitalization and anti-shock therapy.

Ointment after mild burns

Ointment after burns with boiling water or a hot object helps to quickly restore the skin layer, avoid infection and relieve inflammation. Therefore, the composition of such an ointment should contain antibacterial or antimicrobial agents.

In practice, the following basic ointments are used:

• Levomekol
• Panthenol
• Argosulfan

The effectiveness of ointments, unlike internal remedies, in such advantages:

• Ointment after a burn practically does not cause adverse reactions, except for allergic phenomena.
• The action begins immediately, no need to wait for the absorption of drugs into the blood, as when taking pills or injections.
• Most ointments contain several active ingredients at once and are easy to use.

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Levomekol

For many years, Levomekol ointment has been used to treat burns. It contains components such as methyluracil and chloramphenicol, which allow to destroy microbes. Therefore, if the injury is accompanied by damage to the skin or suppuration occurs during the treatment period, then the use of Levomekol is justified.

The ointment has certain advantages, one of which is the water base. Thanks to this, the active ingredients are quickly absorbed and the ointment is easily washed off. Methyluracil in the composition helps stimulate metabolism, which gives a regenerating effect. Chloramphenicol is classified as an antimicrobial agent, so it both prevents the occurrence of pathogenic microbes and fights them.

The ointment is applied twice a day for a week. In addition to intolerance to the components, there are no contraindications for use.

Panthenol

If there is no infection and it is necessary to accelerate healing, then Panthenol is used. It contains the active substance Dexpanthenol, which, upon contact with the mucous membrane, passes into pantothenic acid, which is involved in metabolic processes. The drug in action regenerates tissues, reduces the inflammatory process and reduces the risk of developing scars.

Panthenol is produced in the form of creams, ointments, sprays, emulsions and is suitable for different degrees of burns. So it is believed that Panthenol is the best ointment for scars after burns. In addition to the therapeutic effect, Panthenol is used as a preventive measure for sunburn, mosquito bites. Application of the ointment is shown once or twice a day during the course of treatment.

The drug has many, such as Bepanten, Dexpanthenol, but they are similar in effectiveness.

Argosulfan

There is another popular ointment called Argosulfan. It contains an antimicrobial substance - sulfathiazole, and thanks to silver ions, the process of bacterial reproduction slows down. Argosulfan ointment can be used for various degrees of burns.

Argosulfan is also an ointment for scars after burns, as it has an antibacterial, wound-healing effect. In addition, the ointment is indicated for extensive burns, as it has an analgesic effect. not for everyone, as it can cause an allergic reaction. Of the benefits - this is the duration of use, up to two months. Apply the ointment two or three times a day.

The drug is prescribed by doctors when diagnosing burns of the 2nd degree, when blisters burst on the skin. But the topical application has some application features that must be taken into account when treating skin lesions.

Treatment of burns with ointment

Exposure to high temperature (more than 60 ° C), chemical compounds, electric current cause burns. Not only the skin is damaged, but also the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth. At the initial stage of treatment, drugs are used to eliminate pain and cool the damage. Many of them contain dexpanthenol, which promotes rapid tissue healing.

Tetracycline ointment for burns is prescribed by traumatologists when weeping wounds form on the skin. From the surrounding space, pathogenic bacteria penetrate into them, starting to multiply actively. Despite the use of antiseptics, tissue repair does not occur. On the contrary, the edges of the wound begin to turn red and inflamed, suppuration appears. Only the use of antibiotic ointments allows you to quickly cope with infection and speed up regeneration.

Eye burns

Most often, ophthalmologists diagnose retinal burns that occur under the influence of temperature.

But the most dangerous injuries provoke the ingress of chemicals - acids, alkalis, heavy metals.

• pronounced lacrimation;
• redness of the mucous membrane;
• increased sensitivity to light.

Tetracycline 1% ointment is used immediately at the initial stage of treatment of a chemical burn. With its use, it is possible to prevent the development of edema and inflammation provoked by pathogenic microbes. Ophthalmologists recommend putting an antibacterial agent behind the eyelid at the stage of providing first aid to the victim.

chemical burn

Chemical burns of the skin or mucous membranes can occur both at home and at work. The most dangerous injury is alkalis - lime, ammonia solution, cleaning products. When concentrated chemicals come into contact with the skin, a wound surface immediately forms. Even timely treatment with an antiseptic is not able to prevent infection. Traumatologists prescribe ointments to patients for 3-4 times application to the affected surface:

• Levomekol;
• Tetracycline;
• Levomycetin.

The active ingredients of antibacterial ointments quickly penetrate into inflammatory foci and destroy pathogens.

The use of these medicines also helps prevent the formation of scars and scars.

Radiation influence

The cause of damage to the eyes is often ultraviolet radiation, for example, during gas welding. Skin burns of 1 or 2 degrees occur due to prolonged exposure to the sun.

Such lesions are very painful, if left untreated, they can become inflamed and infected. It is necessary to apply antibacterial ointments when redness and swelling spread to healthy areas of the skin.

Rarely, burns occur as a result of ionizing radiation. It is actively used in instrumental diagnosis of the disease and chemotherapy. The cause of such damage to the skin can only be an excess of the radiation dose of a certain level.

Principles of first aid for burns

After removing the source of the burn, the damaged areas must be cooled under running water. This is especially true when injured by chemicals, as it allows you to quickly wash off acid or alkali. Cool the skin under running water for 15-20 minutes, after which it is treated with antiseptics:

• Miramistin;
• Chlorhexidine;
• Furacilin.

To prevent infection, a sterile napkin should be applied to the injured area and fixed with a bandage. When providing first aid to an injured person, ointments, creams and balms should not be used. After removing the bandage, treat with drugs with dexpanthenol.

Often a severe burn provokes hyperthermia. At temperatures above 38 ° C, right at the place of first aid, Ibuprofen or Nimesulide should be given to the victim.

Burn treatment at the stage of rehabilitation

During the recovery period, the use of Tetracycline ointment is necessary to prevent infection with staphylococci or streptococci. If microorganisms have already entered the wound, then the antibacterial drug will prevent their growth and reproduction. In addition to Tetracycline ointment, it is used:

To speed up epithelialization, the doctor prescribes tissue regeneration stimulants. They contain substances that accelerate cell division in damaged areas of the skin and mucous membranes. Such medicines include Bepanten, Solcoseryl, Baneocin (instruction).

Forecast and consequences of eye burns

Timely treatment of a superficial burn can prevent undesirable consequences. Damaged tissues are restored within a few weeks, and tearing and redness disappear after 2-3 days. To accelerate regeneration allows the use of such eye drops:

Their principle of action is based on the stimulation of metabolism in the cornea and conjunctiva. The use of drops three times a day significantly brings recovery closer. The prognosis for a complete cure is unfavorable with significant damage to the retina. The consequences of a burn are partial or complete loss of vision.

Instructions for use

For skin burns, Tetracycline ointment is usually used in the form of dressings, which are replaced 3-5 times a day. The drug is applied to a sterile napkin and applied to the damaged area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin. If necessary, the bandage is not tightly fixed with a bandage. The usual application of Tetracycline ointment to damaged tissues several times a day is also allowed.

In the treatment of eye burns, only 1% antibacterial agent is used, which is placed behind the eyelid.

Despite age restrictions, the doctor may prescribe Tetracycline ointment for children under 8 years of age. In such cases, it is also better to purchase a 1% drug to prevent the development of side effects.

pharmachologic effect

Tetracycline ointment is an external remedy that is used in the development of a bacterial infection. The drug is characterized by a bacteriostatic effect, aimed at preventing the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. The antibiotic tetracycline prevents bacteria from producing the proteins they need to reproduce. The tool is used to destroy such infectious pathogens:

• coli;
• enterobacteria;
• staphylococci;
• streptococci.

The composition of the drug includes vaseline and lanolin, which have a softening and moisturizing effect. The use of an antibacterial agent avoids the development of complications due to the rapid relief of inflammation and swelling.

Indications and contraindications

In ophthalmology, the use of 1% Tetracycline ointment for chemical and thermal eye burns is practiced. The drug is also included in the therapeutic regimens of patients with barley, blepharitis, conjunctivitis. At a concentration of 3%, it is used to treat infectious skin pathologies:

• abscesses;
• folliculitis;
• trophic ulcers;
• eczema;
• streptoderma.

An antibacterial drug is prescribed to patients after surgery at the rehabilitation stage to prevent infection of the sutures.

Contraindications for use are children under 8 years of age, pregnancy and lactation.

Tetracycline ointment is an effective and inexpensive treatment for acne. Course use of the drug for 2 weeks can reduce the number of rashes and reduce their severity.

Side effects

After applying Tetracycline ointment, symptoms of allergic reactions may appear - rash, swelling, redness, itching. Usually, side effects develop in people with individual skin sensitivity or when dosages are exceeded. Very rarely, systemic negative effects occur:

• nausea, vomiting;
• headaches, dizziness.

If any side effect occurs, you must stop using Tetracycline Ointment and consult your doctor. As a first aid, you can take an antiallergic pill - Claritin, Suprastin, Loratadin.

Special instructions and precautions

Patients often consult a doctor whether it is possible to smear Tetracycline ointment on the skin if it is burned with steam or boiling water. Do not apply an antibacterial agent to fresh wounds or blisters. The tool is relevant to use at the stage of rehabilitation after the formation of dry crusts.

Comparative characteristics of anti-burn ointments

The use of Tetracycline ointment accelerates the healing of tissues and prevents their infection. But there are drugs with greater therapeutic efficacy - these are gels, ointments, hydrophilic-based balms. The drugs of first choice in the treatment of burns are always:

• Bepanthen;
• Panthenol;
• De-Panthenol.

With thermal damage to the skin, Levomekol ointment has proven itself well. After absorption, it immediately has a double effect - it destroys microbes and accelerates the healing of tissues. Balm Rescuer for burns is used at the stage of rehabilitation. It regenerates tissues much better than tetracycline ointment, but does not have its bacteriostatic effect.

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Is it possible to smear a burn with Tetracycline ointment?

The number of drugs to eliminate thermal and chemical damage is very large. This is due to the fact that such injuries are most common both at home and at work. However, after a burn with boiling water or sunlight, it does not always make sense to use strong antibacterial drugs, but the sources are different and the degree of damage too. It should be understood that the effectiveness of the treatment of such injuries depends on the properties of the drug. So, Tetracycline ointment for burns is an antibiotic for external use, which is prescribed by doctors for grade II-IV injuries, to prevent infection of open wounds.

Description of the pharmacological properties of the drug in burn therapy

This tool is included in the list of antibacterial ointments, the purpose of which is to prevent bacterial infection of damaged tissues. First of all, this remedy renders its functions due to the auxiliary and active components that are part of the ointment:

• Tetracycline hydrochloride (3%);
• Ceresin;
• sodium disulfide;
• Lanolin;
• Petrolatum.

Tetracycline ointment for burns, as a medical preparation, is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that eliminates most pathogens and also prevents further infection.

An ointment is used in case of contact with the skin of chemicals, with a thermal burn of II-III degree, sometimes IV, but only as directed by the attending physician, much depends on the area of ​​the lesion. The factor that indicates the need for its use is the formation of blisters. When opening them, it is important to disinfect the wound, with which this remedy successfully copes. Contacting with the pathogenic flora, the drug blocks the production of a protein in it, which is necessary for the reproduction of any cells. As a result, the bacteria will eventually be destroyed by the human immune system.

In addition, Tetracycline ointment for burns will help relieve obvious inflammation and slightly reduce pain. However, these effects are not so noticeable, so combination therapy, including other medications, will be relevant.

Indications for application

As in most cases, instructions for the use of tetracycline ointment include other indications for use (skin diseases, etc.). Common list:

• Often recommended for II-III degree burns, less often - IV;
• eczema;
• Used to treat boils;
• Acne rashes;
• Streptoderma;
• Tetracycline ointment also heals various skin infections quite quickly;
• Trophic ulcers;
• Folliculitis etc.

Important! In case of injuries of the 1st degree, which are characterized by slight soreness, swelling, redness, and at the same time the integrity of the skin is not violated, tetracycline ointment should not be used to treat burns in this case.

Contraindications

The question of whether it is possible to smear a burn with Tetracycline ointment does not raise doubts in the answer - it is positive. However, as in all cases, there are contraindications for which it is worth resorting to other therapy:

• Age up to 11 years;
• Mycotic nature of damage;
• Individual sensitivity to any constituent substances of the drug. To test for allergies, apply a small amount of cream to the crook of your elbow. If after a few hours no complications are detected, start therapy;
• Tetracycline ointment for burns in pregnant women is used in extremely rare cases. Since children do not tolerate active substances well, their entry into the fetus will be significantly dangerous. The same applies to girls during lactation, although in smaller quantities, the drug can enter the baby's body along with milk, sometimes the child is transferred to artificial feeding for the duration of treatment.

Side effects are rare, because the drug, for the most part, is well tolerated by patients. Otherwise, there are signs of an allergic reaction:

• Rash;
• Increased redness;
• Minor pain sensations are possible;
• Hives.

Doctors prescribe Tetracycline ointment for burns when “wet” spots with a potential threat of infection began to form in the process. The use of this drug is relevant for injuries of various kinds and localization. However, you must first provide other first aid procedures:

• Remove clothing from the burnt area;
• Rinse the wound with clean water;

Important! In case of chemical damage, for example, quicklime, this is strictly prohibited. For such injuries, follow the specialized instructions and seek medical help from the hotline.

How to apply the ointment depends on the location and type of injury:

• In case of damage to the eyes, a small amount of 1% of the product can be placed behind the eyelid. It will fence you off from pathogenic flora;
• For skin burns, Tetracycline ointment is applied not only to the reddened area. It is also necessary to lubricate a small area of ​​\u200b\u200bhealthy skin around (about a centimeter). This is necessary so that already existing bacteria do not spread. You can apply the drug in its pure form 2 times a day. An impregnated dressing is also used, which is changed every 12-24 hours.
• In case of chemical damage, the frequency of procedures can be doubled - 4 times a day, but only after agreement with the attending physician.

The entire course lasts no more than 2-3 weeks, depending on the severity of the condition. When applied topically, the active elements of the ointment do not enter the bloodstream and do not come into contact with other drugs. Therefore, Tetracycline ointment can and should be used in combination with other analgesic, restorative and anti-inflammatory drugs (Panthenol, Bepanten, Radevit, Pantestin), which will significantly contribute to tissue healing.

Treatment of burns involves not only pain relief. An important point is the disinfection of the affected areas, since with improper therapy, even after the elimination of physical damage, skin infection may occur. Therefore, Tetracycline ointment is prescribed as an antibacterial agent, but it is not always necessary to use it. Indeed, in case of injuries, for example, by steam or sunlight, the type of wounds is rarely open, the infection does not penetrate into the body through them, and therefore the application of antibacterial agents to the burn site is not required.

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Tetracycline ointment for burns: application

To eliminate bacteria that have penetrated damaged areas of the skin, tetracycline ointment for burns is used. The antibacterial drug has an effective effect on the suppression of the inflammatory process, prevents suppuration.

With proper use of the ointment, swelling and redness will go away, the intensity of pain will decrease. Tetracycline ointment is prescribed when a 2nd degree burn is detected, when the blisters on the skin are already bursting and a bacterial infection may join.

The drug is produced in aluminum tubes, weighing 10, 30 and 50 grams. The active substance of the drug is tetracycline hydrochloride, which can be contained in 1 and 3%.

Auxiliary components include:

• petrolatum;
• ceresin;
• sodium disulfide;
• anhydrous lanolin.

Ointment is an external remedy that is used in the presence of a bacterial infection. The drug has a bacteriostatic effect, which is aimed at preventing the growth and development of pathogenic microorganisms.

The antibiotic tetracycline blocks the production of proteins by bacteria that they need to reproduce.

The drug is used to destroy such infectious pathogens:

• coli;
• enterobacteria;
• staphylococci;
• streptococci.

The composition of the product contains lanolin with petroleum jelly. They have a softening and moisturizing effect. The use of an antibiotic will help to avoid the formation of complications due to the rapid interruption of inflammation and swelling of the affected area.

The use of tetracycline ointment

The medicine is an antibiotic that comes in the form of an ointment for topical use. It is treated and used as a preventive measure for bacterial infections of the skin.

In ophthalmology, it is practiced to apply 1% tetracycline for eye burns of chemical and thermal origin. In addition, the remedy is included in the treatment regimens of patients with the occurrence of conjunctivitis, barley and blepharitis.

Due to the bacterial effect, tetracycline ointment is used in the following cases:

• burn;
• acne rash;
• eczema;
• streptoderma;
• furuncle.

In the treatment of skin diseases, a 3% preparation is used by applying it to the affected areas of the skin in a small layer, capturing the area around the wound.

For skin burns, the drug is most often used in the form of dressings that need to be changed 3-5 times a day. The agent is lubricated with a sterile dressing and applied to the injured area.

Perhaps the usual lubrication of the burnt wound with medicine. Fabrics are processed up to 3 times a day.

Important information! Eye burns are treated with a 1% antibacterial agent, placed directly into the eyelid.

With pustular infection, ulcers and eczema, it is recommended to treat with compresses from tetracycline ointment. It is necessary to apply a thick layer of the drug on a gauze bandage and apply it to the damage for 12 hours. The procedure is repeated every day until the skin heals the wound.

Burn therapy with tetracycline ointment

From exposure to high temperatures (more than 60 degrees), electric current and chemical compounds, a burn may occur.

Moreover, not only the skin can be damaged, but also the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, nose, eyes.

1. At the initial treatment stage, agents are used that eliminate pain and cool the affected skin. Most of them contain dexpanthenol, which quickly heals tissues.
2. For burns, tetracycline ointment is prescribed in case of weeping wounds on the skin. Bacteria of pathogenic origin enter them from the environment and actively multiply. Although antiseptics are used, the tissues do not regenerate. As a result, the edges of the burned skin turn red, inflamed, suppuration occurs.

Important! Only the application of an antibacterial ointment will help to cope with the infection and speed up the recovery process.

In case of eye damage, retinal damage is most often diagnosed, which occurs from exposure to temperature.

However, the most dangerous injuries penetrating the eye include chemicals:

1. Acid.
2. Alkali.
3. Heavy metals.

After a burn of the organ of vision, a person develops the following symptoms:

• severe lacrimation;
• the mucous membrane reddens;
• increased sensitivity to light.

Thanks to the active substances that are present in the drug, with a chemical burn of the skin, they quickly penetrate into the foci of inflammation and eliminate pathogens. Also, the drug helps prevent scarring and scarring on burned skin.

During the recovery period, tetracycline ointment should be used as a prophylaxis for infection with streptococci and staphylococci. If microorganisms enter the wound, an antibacterial agent will help prevent their growth and further spread.

• leukopenia;
• extensive fungal infection;
• liver failure;
• stomach ulcer;
• there is an allergy to the components of the drug.

The medicinal substance is not combined with some means:

1. It is unacceptable to apply the drug along with the use of penicillins, cephalosporins, rentinol.
2. It is also impossible to combine the agent with colestipol, since such a combination leads to a decrease in the absorbability of the antibiotic.
3. Applying the product along with vitamin A will lead to an increase in pressure.

Tetracycline promotes the formation of sparingly soluble complexes with calcium, iron and other metals. Therefore, during therapy with such a remedy, it is not advised to use milk and foods containing calcium, as well as mineral complexes with food rich in iron (apples, apricots, peas, buckwheat, greens).

Contraindications of the drug

If the victim has deep stab wounds, severe burns, this medicine will not help. It is contraindicated to use the drug in children under 11 years of age. The use of the ointment is most often not associated with the development of serious side effects, and is well tolerated by many.

However, a number of side effects may occur, which manifest themselves in the form of:

• allergies - itching, swelling, rash;
• pain at the site of application of the ointment;
• visual impairment;
• tooth discoloration, in case of long-term treatment;
• digestive disorders - bloating, dysbacteriosis;
• candidiasis.

Although the percentage of absorption of tetracycline when used externally is low, it is not recommended to lubricate burns with it during childbearing and breastfeeding. Since the drug negatively affects the development of the bone structures of the fetus or baby. The child may develop hypoplasia of the tooth enamel.

Note! The use of the drug by pregnant women is permissible only if the benefit from the treatment of the mother justifies the threat to the fetus.

Drug analogues

Similarities of funds may contain the same active element or another substance with a similar effect. If it is necessary to replace the therapeutic drug, an ointment with the same effect is selected, but without the presence of contraindications and side effects.

So, in the treatment of a child under 11 years old, erythromycin ointment can be used. It contains the antibiotic erythromycin. Macrolide is prescribed to patients who are unable to tolerate penicillins. It has no age restrictions, it is used for the treatment of infants.

Medicines kolbitsion, eubetal in the composition contain tetracycline together with other substances. Therefore, in the presence of allergies, tetracycline cannot be replaced by them. If an allergic reaction occurs, tobramycin can be used. An antibiotic prescribed due to an allergy to penicillin components.

It is present in the composition of such funds:

• Tobrex;
• Tobrimed;
• Tobrin.

Tetracycline ointment for burns is prescribed when a bacterial infection joins. In burn treatment, suppuration of open wounds occurs frequently, therefore tetracycline therapy is in demand and popular due to the high efficiency and low cost of the drug.

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Use of tetracycline ointment for burns

Every person in his life repeatedly encounters burns, so it is important to have an effective remedy for the treatment of this kind of injury in your first-aid kit. Tetracycline ointment for burns has an effective antibacterial effect, suppresses inflammation and prevents suppuration.

The composition of the drug and pharmacological action

The active substance of the drug is tetracycline hydrochloride. Its content is 1 or 3%. In addition, the preparation contains auxiliary components: ceresin, petroleum jelly, anhydrous lanolin, sodium disulfide.

The antibiotic stops inflammation, blocks the growth and development of pathogenic microorganisms, while vaseline and lanolin soften and moisturize damaged skin.

Tetracycline ointment stops the production of proteins by bacteria that they need to reproduce. It destroys streptococci, staphylococci, enterobacteria.

Indications for application

Tetracycline ointment at a concentration of 1% is used for eye burns of a thermal or chemical nature. Also, ophthalmologists prescribe it for conjunctivitis, damage to the lacrimal canal, barley, blepharitis.

At a concentration of 3%, the agent is used for burns and in the treatment of infectious skin pathologies, including abscesses, eczema and folliculitis. The ointment is used after surgical operations to prevent infection of the sutures. In dermatology, the drug is prescribed for the treatment of acne.

Is it possible to smear a burn with tetracycline ointment?

The use of tetracycline ointment is necessary to prevent bacterial growth. Otherwise, skin infections may develop. Doctors recommend using the drug for burns of the second or third degree. Depending on the location of the lesion, in rare cases, it is also prescribed for burn injuries of the fourth degree.

The appearance of blisters indicates the need to use the ointment. However, it is not recommended to apply the drug to fresh wounds or blisters. An antibacterial agent should be applied after the formation of dry crusts.

Application in case of burn injuries

In the presence of chemical damage to the eyes, a small amount of the drug at a concentration of 1% is applied to the eyelid. In other situations, the ointment is applied both to the affected area and a small area of ​​\u200b\u200bhealthy skin near the wound. In this way, the spread of pre-existing bacteria is prevented.

The drug is applied 1 or 2 times a day. An occlusive dressing can be applied on top.

In addition, an impregnated dressing is used, which is changed every 12 hours. The drug is applied to a sterile napkin and applied to the injured area of ​​the skin. Such a bandage is fixed with a bandage.

Depending on the degree of thermal damage, an interval of 24 hours is allowed. With chemical burns, the frequency of procedures, on the contrary, increases up to 4 times a day.

Tetracycline ointment for burns is effective, but also requires the simultaneous use of restorative agents that promote tissue healing.

The duration of the course is 2 weeks. If after the expiration of the period there is no improvement, then it is necessary to consult a doctor to review the treatment of burns.

Restrictions on use and side effects

Tetracycline ointment is not prescribed for the treatment of pregnant and lactating women. The fetus or infant may experience a violation of the development of bone structures, develop hypoplasia of tooth enamel. Use during pregnancy is possible only when the benefit from the treatment of the mother justifies the risk to the child.

The combination with colestipol, which is part of drugs that prevent the absorption of bile acids and cholesterol in the intestine, is excluded. There is a decrease in the absorption of the antibacterial agent.

In addition, tetracycline forms sparingly soluble combinations with metals. Therefore, during the use of the drug, it is not recommended to eat apricots, apples, greens, buckwheat, peas, foods containing calcium, including milk.

As a side effect, allergic reactions may occur. Headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting may also occur. The drug can adversely affect the composition of the blood, the condition of the liver and kidneys. Its use together with vitamin A contributes to an increase in pressure.

Photosensitization is possible - increased sensitivity to sunlight.

In case of side effects, stop using the drug and consult a doctor.

Contraindications of the drug

Ointment based on tetracycline is contraindicated in leukopenia, liver failure and extensive fungal infection.

Individual intolerance to the components of the product is possible, which manifests itself in the form of itching, rash, increased redness.

To test for allergies, you need to apply a small amount of the drug to the bend of the elbow. If after a few hours an allergic reaction does not appear, then treatment can be started.

In the situation with the drug at a concentration of 1%, the ointment is contraindicated in children under 8 years of age. If the use of the drug at a concentration of 3% is required, then the child must be at least 11 years old.

Drug analogues

An effective tetracycline-based ointment is by no means the only remedy that can be used for burns. There are preparations with no less or even greater therapeutic efficacy: balms, ointments, gels on a hydrophilic basis.

Children under 11 years of age are often prescribed Erythromycin ointment. It can be used for both second and third degree burns.

Another analogue is Kolbiotsin. This is an eye ointment that, in addition to tetracycline, contains chloramphenicol and colistin. Used for eye burns.

If there is an allergy to penicillin components, then Tobrimed ointment is prescribed for the treatment of eye burns, which is based on the antibiotic tobramycin.

For thermal burns of the first degree (and sometimes the second), Solcoseryl gel is used. The application of the gel continues until granulation appears on the damaged area of ​​the skin and the wound dries up.

Another popular anti-burn gel Ozhogov.Net. It carries the properties of an antiseptic for the primary treatment of a wound, a local anesthetic and healing agent. The main ingredient of the gel is tea tree oil.

Appolo hydrogel based on iodovidone and anilocaine has a similar effect. It quickly cools the burned area, prevents wound infection and blistering.

The Rescuer balm has proven itself. It contains milk lipids, beeswax, propolis, sea buckthorn oil, turpentine oil, vitamin E, tea tree, rosemary and lavender oils.

It is used in the rehabilitation phase. The balm restores tissues better than drugs with antibiotics, but does not produce their bacteriostatic effect. The healing effect appears several hours after the dressing is applied.

Price

The cost of tetracycline ointment at a concentration of 1%, depending on the volume of the tube, ranges from 43 to 67 rubles. The price of the drug at a concentration of 3% is from 27 to 44 rubles per pack.