- January 16, 2021
- Dermatology
- Ulyana Romanova
Demalan ointment is a dermatotropic drug for topical use that has antibacterial, antidemodic and anti-inflammatory effects. What does it contain? In the treatment of which diseases is it most effective? How should this product be used? You will find out the answers to these and other questions related to this topic below.
Composition and price
“Demalan” is a cream for the eyelids and facial skin, which is produced in plastic tubes of 10 g. The composition is multicomponent, it includes 17 different compounds, among which the main active ones are:
- Polysaccharide glycans. They have a positive effect on metabolism and help restore healthy skin.
- Lanolin. It has a softening effect and also prevents the destruction of the protective layer of the skin.
- Metronidazole. This compound has bactericidal and antiprotozoal effects. It also has an antibacterial effect and also suppresses the activity of mites.
- Herbal ingredients – chamomile extract, olive oil, etc. Everyone knows that they have soothing, anti-inflammatory, healing and strengthening properties.
The average cost of Demalan ointment is 250 rubles per tube.
Effect on the body
The product under discussion was invented to care for skin affected by rashes of bacterial or helminthic etiology.
With its help, you can reduce the severity of inflammation, as well as eliminate swelling, itching and other unpleasant sensations. Even the “sand” in the eyes disappears.
Using the product in accordance with the instructions ensures the elimination of ticks from the affected areas. Demalan ointment helps not only to get rid of demodectic rashes, but also provides protection against their further recurrence.
In addition, due to the active components of the drug, it is possible to stimulate regeneration and metabolic processes in damaged tissues, and also inhibit the proliferation of certain anaerobic bacteria.
Comparison with Demazol
Many patients ask the question: Demalan and Demazol, what is the difference? The composition is almost identical with one exception; Demazol contains fewer moisturizing components.
The scope of application is approximately the same, but this drug additionally eliminates “sand” in the eyes.
The cost of Demazol is slightly higher, provided that its composition is almost identical to Demalan. However, the latter medicine is more often prescribed to pregnant women and children, which makes it better.
The material was prepared specifically for the website mazikrem.ru, edited by clinical pharmacologist Nedelko K.V.
Indications
Due to its composition, Demalan ointment is recognized as effective in the treatment of the following conditions:
- Erosion, manifested by damage to the eyelid due to any external influences.
- Uncontrollable redness, irritation and itching.
- Demodicosis of the eyelids, which occurs as a result of skin damage by a microscopic mite. This disease is indicated by redness, itching and rash. Then the shade of the cover changes to pale and tubercles, cracks and other defects appear.
- Swelling, inflammation, rash.
- Dermatological skin diseases with the epicenter on the face.
- Cracks and wounds.
The instructions for Demalan ointment note that this remedy is prescribed not only for negative symptoms, but also for the prevention of diseases. It is also suitable for giving the skin elasticity and hydration. Therefore, it is allowed to use this medication as a daily cream for the face and eyelids.
Contraindications
The instructions included with Demalan ointment say that this product should not be used if a person has hypersensitive skin or is prone to allergic reactions. Pregnant women can use the cream, since its composition does not penetrate into the blood, but it is still better to consult your doctor first.
Side effects are extremely rare. The following symptoms indicate that the cream is not suitable for the patient:
- Burning and redness.
- Headache.
- Inflammation and swelling of the eyelids.
- The desire to scratch the treated area and uncontrollable itching.
If the alarming symptoms do not go away on their own in the near future, then you need to stop using the cream and consult a doctor for help. There are two possible scenarios: either the person will be prescribed a more harmless alternative, or the dosage will be reduced.
It is also important to know that side effects often do not occur immediately, but 2-3 days after starting to use the cream.
Expert opinion
Lyudmila Sheveleva
Higher pharmaceutical education, pharmacist. Work experience in a pharmacy - more than 20 years.
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Demalan cream is a parapharmaceutical product. Therefore, it is not advisable to use it as monotherapy. The drug is used as part of a complex treatment of demodicosis, including that complicated by a bacterial infection. Prescribing the cream does not cancel course therapy with analgesics, antiparasitic, antibacterial, antimicrobial agents. But it is possible to reduce the dosage of the latter to reduce the pharmacological load on the body.
Reception scheme
Having understood the indications of Demalan ointment, you can move on to the question regarding the features of its use. This product should be applied to the skin 1-2 times a day - the frequency is determined by the doctor, depending on the severity of the pathology.
You should adhere to the following instructions for use:
- Before starting the procedure, you need to wash your face using a mild, hypoallergenic cleanser.
- Then gently pat your face with a towel - the skin should be dry.
- The area to be treated should be carefully wiped with a cotton pad soaked in alcohol. If the surface is very irritated or there is no ethanol nearby, you can skip this step.
- Open the tube, squeeze out a small amount of ointment and apply it to your face, ears, and most importantly, eyelids. The composition must be rubbed in carefully.
- If after 20-30 minutes the cream is not absorbed, then the residue can be removed with a damp cotton pad.
It is best to apply the product in the morning and evening, before bed. The duration of therapy is usually 1-2 months.
Instructions for use
Compliance with the instructions for use of Demalan ointment is mandatory. The doctor will determine the optimal single and daily doses and duration of therapy. When calculating, it necessarily takes into account the severity of the pathology, the intensity and nature of the symptoms. The annotation recommends the following cream treatment regimen:
- wash with warm water and soap and dry your face, each time using a clean towel;
- treat the eyelids and facial skin with alcohol tinctures of eucalyptus, calendula or aralia;
- repeat the procedure after a quarter of an hour;
- soak a cotton swab in the ointment, preferably sterile;
- close your eyes and thoroughly wipe your eyelids, eyelashes, and inflamed skin;
- After half an hour, remove the remnants of the external agent with a paper napkin.
Pre-treatment with tinctures promotes better penetration of the cream components into the tissue. Treatment procedures are carried out twice a day at equal time intervals. The duration of the therapeutic course of the cream is 1.5 months. But in severe cases of the inflammatory-infectious process, it can be prolonged.
Wipe eyelids and eyelashes with a cotton swab and ointment.
It is not advisable to stop cream therapy after the itching has subsided and pimples and red spots have disappeared. The mites remaining in the skin become active again, provoking a relapse of demodicosis.
For children
There are no age restrictions for using the cream. It is prescribed by doctors to children when an infectious skin lesion is detected. But due to the presence of metronidazole in pediatrics, the cream is used quite rarely. Its dosage is usually reduced taking into account the weight and age of the child.
Overdose
An overdose with topical application of Demalan cream is unlikely. But it is possible if the product is accidentally swallowed and is manifested by nausea and stomach pain. In such cases, it is necessary to induce vomiting and take enterosorbent (activated carbon). And then you need to consult a doctor for symptomatic therapy.
Side effects
During treatment with the cream, no systemic adverse reactions were observed in clinical practice. Local ones occur mainly as urticaria. They are manifested by irritation, dry skin, burning sensation, itching. You should immediately interrupt therapy with Demalan and consult a doctor. Some side effects of the cream are reversible and disappear after reducing the dosage. But treatment with antihistamines may also be required.
Allergies are a major side effect.
special instructions
Throughout the cream treatment, you must use sterile wipes and wash your hands before treating your eyelids. Towels must be changed after each hygiene procedure. It is better to avoid using contact lenses and decorative cosmetics.
If after a week of treatment with Demalan the severity of symptoms does not decrease, you should inform your doctor. He will prescribe additional antimicrobial and (or) antiseptic agents. If necessary, the doctor will replace Demalan with an analogue of another active substance.
Storage conditions and periods
Demalan ointment should be stored on the side shelf of the refrigerator. Shelf life: 1 year. The cream is not suitable for treatment if there is a change in color, consistency or odor. Access of small children to the Demalan storage area should be limited.
Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies
Demalan is dispensed from pharmacies without presenting their employees with a prescription from a dermatologist or ophthalmologist
Drug interactions
The ointment is not characterized by unwanted drug interactions with other creams, gels, and balms. Demalan combines well with antiseptic solutions, antimycotics, and antibiotics. But doctors always advise maintaining a 30-minute interval between applying products, including ophthalmic ones.
What to do if the product gets into your eyes?
Demalan ointment may well end up on the mucous membrane of the eye, because it needs to be used to treat the eyelids. And the fact that it got inside is indicated by pain and burning.
The situation needs to be corrected urgently. As soon as the ointment gets into your eyes, you need to rinse them thoroughly with running water, and do this not immediately, but for 10-15 minutes. This is the only way to wash the medicine completely.
If the discomfort does not go away, you need to treat the eyelid with vegetable oil. But if the condition worsens, only an ophthalmologist will help.
Therefore, you need to handle this cream very carefully. Getting it into the eyes can lead to the development of ophthalmological pathologies or deterioration of vision.
Important Tips
The effectiveness of Demalan ointment depends entirely on the patient. To achieve maximum results, you should follow some recommendations:
- During treatment you should not drink alcohol and stop smoking.
- It is worth starting to adhere to a proper lifestyle and diet, as this helps strengthen the immune system. This means that the body fights bacteria better.
- During the entire duration of therapy, there is no need to use cosmetic products - foundation, powder, eye shadow, etc. These products clog pores, preventing the skin from breathing, no matter how high-quality the products are. If it is not possible to refuse cosmetics, then the ointment should be used at least 1-2 hours after its removal.
- It is recommended not to use towels. Bacteria and microorganisms accumulate on them. So the best choice is disposable cotton napkins.
Also, if possible, you should avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and working at the computer.
What do the doctor's say?
Ophthalmologists and dermatologists leave good reviews about the product under discussion. Demalan ointment for demodicosis is the preferred drug for many patients - the product is inexpensive but effective. It has been proven that the active ingredients quickly penetrate deep into the skin and destroy parasitic microorganisms from the inside.
Many doctors prescribe Demalan in winter as a preventative measure. The ointment protects the skin from frostbite, drying and cracking, helping it remain smooth and beautiful.
Doctors also note that patients themselves willingly agree to use this drug. After all, it contains practically no chemical components, which inspires confidence. For the same reason, it can be prescribed to elderly patients, adults, children, and pregnant and lactating women.
Pregnant, lactating and children
The active ingredient of the drug is not toxic and does not have a strong effect on the body. The medicine is prescribed to pregnant women and children, but the ointment should be used in the area of mucous membranes with caution, since irritation can have a detrimental effect on the fetus.
The active substance does not penetrate into milk, which makes the cream safe for use by nursing mothers.
Patients' opinions
Many people have to live with demodicosis for years. For some, this disease is very difficult - with relapses, the formation of deep scars, etc. Such patients had to try a lot of remedies designed to combat pathology, and many came to the conclusion that Demalan is an ointment that can really cure this condition.
By following the instructions and medical recommendations, you can actually get rid of the disease in 1-2 months. The main thing is to complete the full course and not interrupt treatment at the first signs of improvement, so that the disease does not return.
As a prophylactic agent, Demalan has also proven itself to be excellent. The main thing is to find out before use whether a person is allergic to one or another component. Still, the drug is multi-component, and the presence of hypersensitivity is not excluded.
Causes of the disease
The demodex iron mite has a strong protective shell, thanks to which it is very stable, making the treatment process quite complex and time-consuming. The main causes of demodicosis in humans are:
- weak immunity;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- metabolic disease;
- hormonal imbalances;
- long-term use of corticosteroid ointments;
- stress;
- problems with lipid metabolism;
- mental illnesses;
- lack of hygiene;
- ecology.
Studies have shown that this disease occurs more often in women with thyroid problems and in men with prostate adenoma.
Analogs
If for some reason it is impossible to use the original drug, the doctor will prescribe an alternative option. Demalan has few analogues:
- "Demazol". This cream is also intended for topical use for parasitic and bacterial skin lesions. Its effectiveness can be increased by wiping the infected areas with alcohol tincture after 15 minutes before treating the skin with ointment.
- "Glycodem". A therapeutic and preventive cream that not only eliminates discomfort, swelling and inflammation, but also affects the cause of demodicosis infection.
- "Stop demodex." This remedy has a pronounced healing, antibacterial and antiseptic effect. It can be used more than twice a day.
- "Dexodem phyto." Another cream designed to combat demodicosis and also help restore the integrity of the skin.
But you need to understand that each remedy has its own contraindications and features. In addition, maybe a person will be suitable not for a cream, but for some kind of solution. What exactly will be effective for a particular patient is up to the attending physician to decide.
Pharmacological properties
The ointment has a wide spectrum of action and is even used to combat skin mites. Demalan has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-demodectic effects.
Doctors often prescribe Demalan for demodicosis, since the drug fights this disease quite quickly and painlessly.
The substance inhibits the growth of some malignant aerobic bacteria (which die in the air), and also improves some processes in the body (restoration and regeneration).
Demalan analogues do not have such a wide range of applications, which makes the drug unique and effective.
