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Karboderm
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Carboderm is a local dermatological medicine that has an intense hydrating, antipruritic and keratolytic effect. Along with this, the drug has some antimycotic and antibacterial effects.
The use of drugs can reduce the severity of the development of hyperkeratosis in a patient, increase the elasticity of the epidermis and soften it, and at the same time stabilize the epithelization processes occurring in case of damage to the surface of the epidermis.
Indications Karboderma
It is used in dermatology, in persons with diseases, during which there is an excessive formation of keratinized epithelium particles.
A 5% cream is prescribed in the case of a lichened eczema variety (chronic stage), non-exudative types of psoriasis, as well as in neurodermatitis and atopic dermatitis.
10% medicine is used in the case of seborrhea, keratomycosis, psoriasis with ichthyosis and eckema hyperkeratic types.
Release form
The drug component is produced in the form of a 5% and 10% cream, inside tubes of 30 g. In a box - 1 tube of cream.
Pharmacodynamics
The 10% form of the cream contributes to the destruction of fungi with bacteria (it has a fungicidal and bactericidal effect), 5% reduces the rate of their development and growth (fungistatic and bacteriostatic effect).
Urea has some local anesthetic effect, which allows the development of antipruritic activity of Carboderma.
Due to the presence of high-molecular ligaments, which are the basis of the drug, systemic urea absorption is prevented.
Dosing and administration
The medicine is used for local application to the epidermis.
The medication should treat only the affected areas of the epidermis; apply it to healthy skin is prohibited. Before processing, the area of application must be rinsed and dried.
The drug can be applied under a tight bandage and used during phonophoresis (but only 5% form). The duration of the course and dosage of urea are selected by a doctor.
Basically, 2-fold application of 1-4 cm of medicine is performed per day.
Therapy usually lasts 1-2 weeks, but the attending doctor may extend the course, taking into account the intensity and nature of the pathology.
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Use Karboderma during pregnancy
The attending doctor may prescribe Carboderm during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated in people with severe intolerance associated with the components contained in the medication.
The cream is not prescribed for dermatosis, against which the formation of large volumes of exudate is observed.
Side effects Karboderma
Basically, the drug is transferred to patients without the appearance of complications. But when it is used, there may be signs of allergy - itching, epidermal hyperemia and urticaria.
Sometimes a tingling and burning sensation occurs in the treatment area of the cream. The likelihood of these violations is higher in the case of imposition of a tight dressing on the treatment area.
Storage conditions
Carboderm must be maintained at temperatures not exceeding 25 ° C.
Shelf life
Carboderm is allowed to apply within a 2-year term from the time the therapeutic substance is produced.
Application for children
In pediatrics, the cream is not used, because its therapeutic effect was not studied in this group of patients.
Analogs
Analogue of drugs is a ureotope.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Karboderm" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
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.