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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Levosin has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, healing and disinfectant activity.
Indications Levosina
It is used in the treatment of purulent wounds, as well as in the purulent-necrotic phase of the wound process.
Release form
The preparation is sold in the form of ointment, in tubes of 40 g. Inside the box contains 1 such tube.
Pharmacodynamics
The drug has a complex composition and is used only for external processing. The medicinal effect is provided by the activity of the constituent elements of the ointment. The basis of the drug is polyethylene glycol water-soluble type.
Chloramphenicol has an effect on the activity of Klebsiella, Yersinia, Staphylococcus spirochetes, and in addition to streptococci, Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Haemophilus bacillus with meningococci, Proteus with serrations and shigella with gonococci.
Sulfadimethoxin acts on intestinal, hemophilic and plague sticks, and also on shigella, chlamydia with toxoplasma, cholera vibrio, clostridia, diphtheria corynebacteria, and microbes that cause anthrax.
Methyluracil is an anti-inflammatory substance that also possesses healing properties.
Trimekain is a local anesthetic that does not have toxic effects. Also does not lead to the development of irritation.
Polyethylene glycol potentiates the antibacterial activity exerted by the elements of the ointment.
Dosing and administration
The medication is used exclusively for external local treatment. It is necessary to impregnate the napkins with gauze from the gauze, then fill them with a wound cavity. In addition, the drug can be injected into the purulent wound through the catheter - using a syringe. In this case, it is necessary to preheat the portion of LS necessary for the injection to 35-36 ° C.
The exact mode of application of Levosin depends on the form of the disease that is being treated. It is necessary to carry out dressings every day, until the wound is completely cleansed.
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Use Levosina during pregnancy
There is only a limited amount of information regarding the use of Levosin in lactation or pregnancy, which is why the use of a medicine is allowed only in situations where the possible benefits for a woman, according to medical opinion, are more likely than the development of a child or the fruit of negative symptoms.
Contraindications
Contraindicated to use the drug in people with intolerance in relation to its constituent components.
Side effects Levosina
The use of the drug can trigger the occurrence of skin rashes - a reaction of intolerance to its elements. If you have any side effects, you should immediately stop using drugs. To eliminate negative manifestations, symptomatic procedures are performed.
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Storage conditions
Levosin is required to be kept in a closed place from children, a dark place. The temperature should not exceed 20 ° C.
Shelf life
Levosin can be used within 24 months from the date of manufacture of the drug.
Application for children
There is no information on the safety of use of drugs in children. It is forbidden to prescribe ointment in pediatrics.
Analogues
Analogues of the drug are preparations Gentaksan, Levomekol and Inflarax with Fastin.
Reviews
Levosin receives very good reviews. It is considered an extremely effective tool that allows you to clean the wound cavities and reduce puffiness. The result of using the ointment is manifested after a few days. But before starting the use of drugs it is recommended to consult a doctor.
Negative responses to the drug, combined with any other medications, are absent.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Levon" 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.