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Hemosol
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Release form
The release occurs in the form of an ointment, in a box with a capacity of 10 g. In the package - 1 such a box.
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Pharmacodynamics
The medicine possesses keratoplastic, disinfecting and keratolytic properties, and at the same time helps to exfoliate the stratum corneum of the skin.
Among the complementary elements of the medication is a clamping plaster that contains coumarin, which has an anti-inflammatory and softening effect.
Pharmacokinetics
Tests regarding the pharmacokinetic parameters of the ointment were not performed.
Since the drug is applied to the keratinized areas of the skin surface with a small area, the absorption of salicylic acid through the skin to the interior of the circulatory system is extremely low.
Dosing and administration
Before the procedure, you need to steam up the feet, and then wipe them dry. Next, you need to treat the corn with a thin layer of the drug and seal this patch with the patch. The procedure should be repeated in the morning and in the evenings for 3-4 days. After that, you need to steam up the feet again and gently remove the corn. It should be remembered that it is forbidden to tear it or cut it. If there is such a need, it is allowed to repeat the treatment course. It is recommended to slightly preheat the ointment before use (maximum up to 40 ° C).
Use of the hemosol during pregnancy
Information on the negative effects of hemosol on the fetus - no (because no relevant tests have not previously performed).
In lactation or pregnancy, the drug is allowed to be used only in limited areas of the body, for a short period of time and only with the permission of the treating doctor.
When breastfeeding it is forbidden to treat with ointment a patch of mammary glands.
Overdose
The effects of intoxication after local application are almost not observed. In the case of deliberate or accidental oral administration of salve, salicylate intoxication is noted (general effect of salicylic acid is the onset of salicylism), pain occurs in the stomach and esophagus, and heartburn, and in addition, repeated vomiting (sometimes with blood), and sometimes, a chair with blood. Together with this there is a feeling of euphoria and excitement. There is an ear noise, dizziness, visual disturbances and hearing impairment. Breathing becomes more frequent and becomes noisy.
To treat disorders, you need to perform gastric lavage (using a probe for this), the procedure of forced diuresis, and also to assign the victim a large intake of alkaline liquid.
Interactions with other drugs
Salicylic acid is able to increase skin permeability for other drugs with a local mode of action, as a result of which their absorption will also increase.
The absorbed active element of the drug potentiates the negative manifestations of methotrexate, as well as the ingested hypoglycemic drugs, sulfonylurea derivatives.
It is forbidden to combine with other drugs, which contain salicylic acid, as well as its derivatives (salicylates).
Storage conditions
Hemosol is required to be kept out of the reach of children. Temperatures are a maximum of 25 ° C.
Shelf life
Hemosol is allowed to be used for 3 years after the release of the drug.
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Application for children
It is forbidden to prescribe drugs to children under the age of 12 years.
Analogues
The following medicines are analogues of the medicine: Kerasal with Solkokersal, Duofilm and Collomac, and besides this salicylic ointment with salicylic-zinc paste.
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Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.