"Levomekol" is an antibacterial combination drug for external use with a wide spectrum of action. Levomekol ointment prevents the spread of pathogenic microbes, eliminates swelling, accelerates wound healing, and also increases local skin immunity.
Levomekol for burns
This combination is provided by two active components in the ointment - Chloramphenicol (aka Levomycetin) and Methyluracil. Chloramphenicol is a natural antibiotic that actively blocks intestinal, pseudomonas and staphylococcal bacilli. And methyluracil accelerates the regeneration of the epidermis. The peculiarity of methyluracil is its ability to easily and quickly penetrate into the dermis, without affecting the membrane cell membrane. This process is associated with the removal of excess fluid from the intercellular space, which usually causes swelling and bruising.
What is Levomekol used for?
Levomekol has a multifaceted therapeutic effect:
- quickly reduces the inflammatory process, prevents its spread to healthy tissues;
- prevents the growth and reproduction of bacterial infectious agents;
- quickly eliminates swelling by normalizing microcirculation;
- ensures delivery of nutrients and biologically active substances, as well as molecular oxygen, to the affected tissues;
- stimulates the regeneration of inflammatory cells of all layers of the epidermis;
- increases immunity at the local level.
The ointment quickly removes all inflammatory processes on the skin
It is worth noting that the presence of purulent discharge and necrotic tissue does not prevent Levomekol ointment from performing its function. The drug can be used to disinfect and accelerate tissue regeneration.
pharmachologic effect
Due to the combined composition, the drug has antimicrobial, antibacterial and dehydrating properties.
It has therapeutic activity against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. The active ingredient, chloramphenicol, does not violate the integrity of cell membranes, easily penetrates deep into tissues, promotes their regeneration and removal of purulent contents. In addition, when using the ointment, there is a decrease in swelling, inflammation and strengthening of the body's defenses at the local level.
Indications for use of Levomekol ointment
Since Levomekol ointment has an antibacterial effect, and at the same time stimulates the restoration of tissue structure, the drug is indicated for the following diseases:
- infection of wounds with pathogenic microflora, ulcers and purulent abscesses on the epidermis;
- burns (mostly 2nd and 3rd degree);
- violation of tissue integrity due to injuries;
- necrotic processes;
- weeping and dry eczema;
- calluses;
- trophic ulcers;
- frostbite of the extremities (superficial layers of the skin);
- pimples, acne, carbuncles, boils;
- otitis and sinusitis (including with purulent discharge);
- treatment of sutures after surgery
- bedsores;
- haemorrhoids.
Levomekol ointment can be used for children
"Levomekol" can be used for children from 1 year. But before this, it is imperative to consult a pediatrician.
Is it possible to use Levomekol on a wound?
The ointment is widely used for the regeneration of clean wound surfaces and purulent discharge. It helps eliminate pathogens, helps reduce inflammation, swelling and prevents further skin infections.
Leniment is preferably applied at night. If the wound is clean, it is treated with an antiseptic solution and a thin layer of ointment. A bandage is applied on top. When the wound surface suppurates, turundas with an antiseptic are placed into its cavity to absorb pus and secretions. Afterwards, Levomikol is placed and fixed with a napkin soaked in the medicine.
Contraindications
Like many drugs, Levomekol has contraindications:
- individual intolerance to the components of the medication;
- hypersensitivity of the body;
- fungal infections of the epidermis;
- tendency to allergic reactions;
- psoriasis.
The official instructions for use indicate that in pediatrics the ointment is prescribed starting from 3 years of age. However, many pediatricians, based on the harmlessness of Levomekol, allow its use from infancy.
Side effects
Levomekol is considered a universal drug and is usually well tolerated by patients. But in case of overdose (if the drug is used for more than a week), allergic skin reactions may occur.
- hyperemia;
- burning;
- itching;
- urticaria;
- dermatitis at the site of application;
- local swelling;
- When using vaginal tampons, candidiasis may occur.
No incompatibility with other medicinal products has been reported. Make sure that the ointment does not get into your eyes, mucous membranes or inside. In case of contact with eyes and mucous membranes, rinse them immediately with running water. If swallowed, the stomach must be rinsed.
Levomekol in the treatment of burns
For burns, Levomekol is needed to prevent infection of the wound surface with pathogenic infections, as well as to accelerate tissue healing. Levomekol also copes with inflammation, which can lead to suppuration of the wound. The ointment cleanses the affected area well from both purulent discharge and necrotic cells.
The treatment system for a small area burn of 1-2 degrees is as follows:
- before applying the ointment, the wound is washed under running water;
- the ointment is applied to a sterile gauze pad, which is applied to the wound surface;
- the bandage is applied for a day;
- dressings are done every day - up to 5 times a day.
The burn is treated until the tissue is completely healed. The total duration of the course for minor household burns is 5 – 14 days.
Cautions and contraindications
Despite the effectiveness of the drug in the treatment of various skin inflammations, you need to take into account some features of the drug so as not to be disappointed in it after using it on the face.
- Do not use Levomekol to prevent rashes. The epidermis quickly gets used to the components of the ointment. When help is really needed, the medicine will not be fully effective and will not get rid of the inflammation.
- When treating acne, the skin stops responding to the drug after a few weeks of intensive use, so use the ointment only when it is needed.
- To make the skin adapt to the medicine more slowly, alternate antibacterial agents. You can use Levomekol and Zenerit alternately.
- Also well combined with ointment are chatterboxes, prescriptions for which are prescribed by a dermatologist, and folk methods based on medicinal herbs.
If after applying the ointment you feel tightness and the epidermis is peeling off intensely, stop using it. This is a symptom of an allergy to the antibiotic, so choose another treatment.
Levomekol should be used with caution by girls with sensitive, thin skin. This type of epidermis often causes side effects such as redness and swelling.
contraindications :
- The main one is increased sensitivity to the components of the ointment.
- If you are allergic to chloramphenicol or methyluracil, find another acne remedy.
Approach the problem of rashes comprehensively. In addition to medications, make lifestyle changes. Start playing sports, adjust your diet, use cosmetics suitable for your face type, and the number of pustules will noticeably decrease. And if any annoying pimple appears, it can be easily removed with the help of Levomekol.
Levomekol in the treatment of acne
"Levomekol" has an antibacterial and wound-healing effect, therefore it is widely used in dermatology, in particular, in the treatment of acne. The course of treatment depends on the severity of the disease and the number of skin rashes.
Small pimples are treated by applying a thin layer of ointment to the affected area. This is done in the evening for several hours, and before bedtime Levomekol is washed off. Within two weeks, pimples disappear, facial skin becomes even, and small scars heal.
Treating acne with ointment
Levomekol is applied to isolated inflamed pimples in a thin layer, covered with a small piece of cotton wool and left for 2-3 hours. Therapy lasts 2-3 days.
As for opened pimples, the medicine is placed directly into the resulting holes.
To treat acne, Levomekol is applied to the affected area overnight. In the morning, the ointment must be washed off. Typically, the course of treatment takes 2 weeks, during which the inflammation subsides and the acne breaks out or resolves.
To eliminate subcutaneous acne, you need to do the following:
- after washing with soap, the skin is cleansed with any tonic or lotion;
- Apply the ointment in a thin layer on a sterile napkin and apply it to the area of skin with acne;
- the bandage is fixed with adhesive tape.
The duration of the treatment procedure is 3-5 hours. If deep, painful ulcers appear on the skin, keep the bandage on the body all night.
The duration of therapy is about 7-10 days, depending on the degree of damage to the dermis.
How to use Levomekol correctly
Levomikol in the form of leniment is used topically for adults and children over 3 years of age. Depending on the indication, there are some differences in use.
In addition to applying the ointment to the affected areas, it can be administered through a syringe to wash out purulent cavities. To do this, the medicine is heated to 36 C.
When treating various infectious skin diseases, it is worth adhering to the therapeutic dose. The amount of ointment per day should not exceed 3 g. The course duration is 4 days. It is prohibited to use the product for longer to avoid an osmotic state in the affected cells.
Levomekol in the treatment of hemorrhoids
Levomekol ointment can be used as an addition to complex therapy for hemorrhoids during periods of exacerbation. It is recommended to use the ointment in cases where blood is released from the hemorrhoids. Since the drug has an antibacterial effect (wounds can be infected with feces), helps relieve inflammation and neutralize pathogenic bacteria, Levomekol is prescribed for the regeneration of anal tissue.
- it is necessary to wash the perineum and anus with soap and water and dry with a soft towel;
- apply a thin layer of ointment to the anus before going to bed;
- the area of influence from above is covered with a bandage and fixed with an adhesive plaster;
- When treating internal nodes, a tampon is soaked in ointment, which is then inserted into the anus.
Levomekol for hemorrhoids
The duration of therapy is 10 days. Since Levomekol is not a specialized antihemorrhoidal drug, after the inflammation has resolved, the decision to continue therapy and prescribe medications is made only by the attending physician.
How to treat hemorrhoids with Levomekol
Thanks to the use of Levomikol for hemorrhoids, significant success can be achieved. Since the medicine has an antimicrobial and antibacterial effect, it effectively fights infectious agents.
There is also a decrease in pain, inflammation, swelling and itching. Leniment promotes drying of tissues and stimulates their regeneration.
Treatment of hemorrhoids is carried out in the following order:
- The anus is washed with water at room temperature.
- Dry with a towel.
- Apply the ointment to the area of the nodes before going to bed.
- The anal area is covered with a clean cloth.
- The duration of the course of therapy is no more than 10 days.
Levomekol in the treatment of wounds
Levomekol helps heal damaged tissue and prevents infection of the wound surface. Moreover, it is not so important whether the wound has festered or not. If the wound is not purulent, then first the affected area is treated with an antiseptic. The ointment is applied in a thin layer overnight, then it must be covered with a sterile gauze cloth and secured with a bandage. Most often, wound treatment is required once a day.
If the wound festers, then using cotton-gauze swabs moistened with an antiseptic, the pus and secreted secretions are removed. Then Levomekol ointment is applied to the wound - it should be completely filled, but not too tightly. The affected area is covered with a gauze cloth, also soaked in ointment. As for the frequency of changing the bandage, it all depends on the amount of pus released. Usually a double dressing is sufficient.
And if the wound is deep and accompanied by an infectious lesion, then Levomekol is preheated to 35 degrees Celsius, then a sterile napkin is soaked in ointment (several can be used if the affected area is large) and injected into the lesion. If the affected area is large, use several napkins with Levomekol. It is important that the wound is filled completely, but not too tightly.
Note that to administer the medication into puncture and deep wounds, it is better to use a rubber drainage tube, and inject the heated ointment itself using a syringe.
The duration of therapy usually lasts from 5 to 10 days.
Composition and release form
The active ingredients in the medicinal product are:
- Chloramphenicol (broad-spectrum antibacterial agent);
- Dioxomethyltetrahydropyrimidine (This is the chemical name of Methyluracil, which is a strong immunostimulant and tissue regenerator that effectively fights inflammation).
Polyethylene oxides are used as excipients, which help the active substances to better penetrate the tissues and distribute evenly in them.
The ointment has a homogeneous structure, dense consistency, white (or slightly yellowish). Available in tubes of 25 or 40 g. When heated to 37°C, it becomes liquid, which allows the active components to penetrate tissue more effectively.
After the first application to the skin, areas of inflammation begin to decrease in size, and the healing of an immature pimple on the skin of the face accelerates.
In no case should Levomekol be applied if there is a deep subcutaneous pimple, since Methyluracil in the composition provokes active healing, accelerates maturation and restoration of the epidermis, which “closes” the exit of pus to the outside and the purulent contents go deeper into the tissue. Which can lead to worsening inflammation and an increase in purulent contents. In this case, only surgery will help.
This product contains Chloramphenicol and Methyluracil.
Use of Levomekol ointment in gynecology
Levomekol is successfully used in gynecology and urology.
In gynecology, therapy is carried out using tampons with ointment applied to them. A similar method is indicated for the treatment of the following conditions:
- inflammatory erosion of the cervix;
- inflammation of the uterine appendages (ovaries, fallopian tubes);
- divergence of vaginal sutures after ruptures during childbirth or operations.
The treatment system consists of the following sequence of actions:
- before use, a woman must thoroughly wash and dry the skin of the treatment area and perineum;
- if therapy is used after the divergence of vaginal sutures or after operations, then the sutures must be treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or furatsilin;
- you need to make a small cotton swab, put an ointment on top of it measuring 15 mm x 15 mm, and 5 mm high;
- insert into the vagina at night and remove in the morning;
- if therapy is used after the divergence of vaginal sutures or after operations, then the ointment is applied to a gauze bandage and applied to the sutures. Then put on clean underwear (if necessary, you can additionally use a pad). The dressing remains on for 2 to 6 hours.
Using the method described above, the active substance of the ointment is delivered to the affected area and absorbed into the surrounding vaginal tissue.
In urology, Levomekol is used in the treatment of balanitis and balanoposthitis in men, as it has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. The treatment system consists of the following sequence of actions:
- before applying the ointment, the head of the penis is washed with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or furatsilin, removing pus and dead tissue;
- Levomekol is applied to the affected area in a dense layer.
The remedy is applied 1-2 times a day until complete recovery. After the inflammation is relieved, Levomekol is applied for another week, 1 time per day - in the evening, before bedtime.
Levomekol for acne
Complete cleansing of acne on the face is possible after eliminating the cause of its appearance. These are pathogenic bacteria that cause redness and inflammation. The drug quickly penetrates through the pores into the deep layers of the dermis and destroys the source of infection, creating an anti-inflammatory and therapeutic effect.
When using acne medication, positive results are quickly noticeable:
- The swelling in the area of purulent formations instantly decreases.
- Pimples quickly lose their bright color and become less noticeable.
- The ointment restores damaged tissue and after cleansing the face of acne, there will be no ugly scars, dark spots or roughness left on the skin.
- The drug well draws all the pus and dirt from the wound to the surface of the skin. As a result, it quickly tightens and heals.
- After treatment, all irregularities disappear from the face, and the epidermis acquires a beautiful matte color.
Levomekol does an excellent job of treating acne. When the skin feels a little itchy, a pimple has just appeared and is beginning to ripen, lubricate the sore spot with the drug, and the inflammation will go away quickly and painlessly.
Levomikol is distinguished from similar drugs by its affordable price. The product is inexpensive, sold in any pharmacy, and the quality is not inferior to expensive imported analogues.
In cosmetology, ointment is valued for its instant action. When using it for acne, after the first use, the head of the formation begins to lighten, and pus comes out. The inflammatory process immediately stops, and the wound heals in a matter of days.
Levomekol or Vishnevsky ointment. What's better?
Let's start with the fact that Vishnevsky ointment and Levomekol, although they are used in similar cases, still have a multidirectional spectrum of action. Thus, Vishnevsky ointment is effective when the wound is in the process of regeneration. Therefore, it cannot be used when the wound is suppurated or severely inflamed. Yes, the drug contains an antiseptic, but its concentration is not enough to provide a bactericidal effect. Moreover, tar and castor oil stimulate blood circulation in the affected area, which worsens the situation.
This is why Vishnevsky’s ointment is not as effective, since Levomekol has higher antibacterial activity due to the presence of an antibiotic in it and accelerates the process of outflow of pus from the wound. Also important are the following distinctive features that determine the superiority of Levomekol ointment:
- no unpleasant odor;
- higher repair characteristics;
- does not provoke irritation in the treatment area;
- when treating boils, Levomekol quickly initiates an abscess and opening of the abscess, followed by wound healing.
But if Vishnevsky ointment helps the patient, then there is little point in changing it.
Effect of the drug
Once you read the instructions carefully, it becomes clear that the ointment has a wide range of action and is effective against many problems:
- It is used for rapid healing of wounds after surgery.
- For resolving bumps after injections and to relieve redness from mosquito and midge bites.
- In the treatment of purulent boils and acne.
- For healing scratches, small wounds and herpes on the lips.
- Levomekol has a positive effect on burns from poisonous plants and is successfully used to disinfect fresh tattoos and piercings.
A white ointment with a neutral odor stimulates healing and prevents tissue scarring. This happens thanks to the main components of the drug. Levomycetin is a strong antibiotic, and methyluracil improves skin regeneration and improves immunity.
Until recently, it was believed that Levomekol does not penetrate into the blood and was even prescribed for the treatment of the umbilical wound of newborns. But recent studies have shown that with long-term use it can adversely affect the fetus and be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, it is better not to use it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Analogs
Analogs of Levomekol ointment have a bactericidal and healing effect. But the difference lies in the active ingredient of the drug. So, among the analogues one can name Fugentin, Levosin (additionally has an analgesic effect), Protegentin, Fastin-1, Salicylic-zinc paste.
Synonyms, that is, drugs with the same substance (but in higher concentration) as Levomekol ointment, can be considered Netran and Levomethyl. Substitute medications can only be prescribed by the attending physician.
