Ointment for burns

Burns ointment is a medicinal product that is used for getting burns.

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Indications for the use of ointments from burns

Indications for the use of ointments from burns are as follows:

1. First aid for burns 1, 2 and 3 degrees.
2. First aid for different types of burns: thermal, radiation, chemical and electrical.
3. They are used in the rehabilitation course of treatment for burns.

Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacodynamics of ointments from burns depends on its composition. The effect on the human body and microorganisms is due to the intended use of the drug and its effects. Medicines for burns have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, healing, regenerating, analgesic, moisturizing, drying, softening and other actions.

Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetics of the ointment for burns depends on the composition and purpose of the preparation. Usually, the active ingredients of the preparations from burns penetrate well into the damaged tissues, are well absorbed into the blood and can accumulate in the body.

Names of ointments from burns

The pharmaceutical industry produces a sufficiently large number of ointments that can neutralize the destructive effect of burns on the skin and subcutaneous tissues. The most popular names for ointments from burns are as follows:

• Panthenol.
• Levomekol.
• Vishnevsky ointment.
• Rescuer.
• Dermazin.
• Synthomycin ointment.
• Tetracycline ointment.
• Solcoseryl.
• Argosulfan.
• Zinc ointment.
• Bepanten.
• Ichthyol ointment.
• Heparin ointment.
• Furacilin ointment.
• Actovegin.
• Ebermin.
• Chinese ointment.
• Ointment from burns with propolis.
• Baneocin.
• Eplan.
• Ointment of calendula.

Panthenol

Moisturizing and regenerating agent for burns.

Ingredients: dexpanthenol, potassium sorbate, lanolin, lanolin alcohol, medical Vaseline, triglycerides, sodium citrate, isooctadecanol diglycerol succinate, citric acid monohydrate, purified water.

Levomexol

A combined agent that is used as an antibiotic, a drug for removing inflammation and stimulating tissue regeneration.

Composition: levomycetin (chloramphenicol), methyluracil, polyethylene oxide 1500, polyethylene oxide 400.

Vishnevsky ointment

Liniment balsamic according to Vyshevsky or Vishnevsky ointment is used for burns as an antiseptic and emollient.

Composition: xeroform, birch tar, castor oil.

Rescuer

A medicinal product that has regenerative, healing, anti-inflammatory, soothing, moisturizing and anesthetizing functions.

Ingredients: milk lipids, sea buckthorn oil, beeswax wax, propolis, turpentine purified oil, vitamin E, essential oils of tea tree, lavender, rosemary.

Dermazin

It is an antibacterial agent that is used in the treatment of burns.

Ingredients: silver sulfadiazine, peanut hydrogenated oil, cetyl alcohol, nipagin, nipose, propylene glycol, polysorbate 60, purified water.

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Synthomycin ointment

A powerful antibacterial agent of a wide spectrum of action.

Composition: Synthomycin (chloramphenicol), castor oil, emulsifier, sorbic acid, purified sodium carboxyethyl cellulose 70/450, purified water.

Tetracycline ointment

Antibacterial agent, which is used to treat burns.

Ingredients: tetracycline hydrochloride, lanolin anhydrous, paraffin, ceresin, sodium sulphurous pyroe, petroleum jelly.

Solcoseryl

Solcoseryl is an ointment of a powerful healing and regenerating action.

Composition: deproteinized blood extract of calves, polidocanol 600, methyl and propyl esters of paraoxybenzoic acid.

Argosulfan

Argosulfan is an ointment of antimicrobial, wound healing and analgesic action.

Ingredients: silver sulfatiazole, liquid paraffin, cetostearyl alcohol, vaseline, sodium lauryl sulfate, glycerin, nipagin, nipazole, potassium hydrogen phosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, water for injection.

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Zinc ointment

Has antiseptic, astringent and drying effect.

Composition: zinc oxide, white soft wax or petroleum jelly.

Bepantin ointment

Bepanten is an ointment that has a regenerating, moisturizing and small anti-inflammatory effect.

Ingredients: dexpanthenol, protein X, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, lanolin, beeswax white, paraffin soft white, almond oil, paraffin liquid, purified water.

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Ichthyol ointment

The drug with analgesic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory action.

Ingredients: ihtammol, medicinal vaseline.

Heparin ointment

It is an anti-inflammatory and anesthetic.

Ingredients: heparin, anesthesin, benzyl nicotinic acid, glycerol, petrolatum, cosmetic D stearin, peach oil, emulsifier No. 1, Lanette, nipagin, nipose, purified water.

Furacilin ointment

Strong bactericidal and anti-inflammatory agent.

Ingredients: furacilin, petrolatum.

Actovegin

Has a strong healing and regenerating agent.

Ingredients: deproteinized extract from calves' blood, paraffin white, cetyl alcohol, cholesterol, nipagin, nipose, purified water.

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Ebermin

The drug with bactericidal, wound healing, regenerative and analgesic action.

Ingredients: silver sulfadiazine, epidermal growth factor human recombinant, potassium carbonate, stearic acid, nipagin, nipazole, glycerol, purified water.

Chinese ointment

Has antiseptic, softening, astringent and drying effect.

Ingredients: vaseline, zinc oxide, acetic acid, sesame oil, water, ketone, lanolin.

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Ointment from burns with propolis

A natural remedy for treating various types of burn lesions of the skin.

Ingredients: lanolin (or petroleum jelly, fish oil, butter, vegetable oil), propolis.

Baneocin

A remedy that has an antiseptic effect.

Ingredients: zinc bacitracin, neomycin sulfate, corn starch, magnesium oxide.

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Eplan

It has wound healing, regenerating, antiseptic, analgesic, softening and protective effect.

Composition: glycolane, triethylene glycol, glycerin, ethyl carbitol, water.

Calendula Ointment

Has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and regenerating effects.

Ingredients: calendula tincture, Vaseline, emulsifier T-2, purified water.

The recipe for ointment for burns

The most effective ointment recipe for burns is the following:

• In enameled ware, 1 glass of olive or sunflower refined oil is poured.
• Add beeswax in the size of one match head.
• The saucepan is put on a small fire to wax melted.
• Half of the yolk is taken from the egg, which is hard-boiled, pressed with a fork on a saucer and gradually added by fingers to a saucepan.
• After that, mix everything, remove from heat and leave to stand for 10 - 15 minutes.
• Strain through a nylon fabric, pour into a glass container, close the lid tightly and put in the refrigerator.
• Before use, that part of the ointment to be used, it is necessary to warm up in a water bath to 40 degrees.

Ointment from burns with boiling water

Ointment from burns with boiling water is used after first aid measures when hot water is applied to the skin. The most effective means in everyday life:

1. Panthenol
2. Furacilin ointment
3. Rescuer
4. Levomexol
5. Actovegin
6. Eplan Ointment from steam burns.

From burns to steam, the same ointment is recommended, as with burns with boiling water. The list of recommended means is indicated above.

Ointment for chemical burns

Ointment from chemical burns is a remedy that is used to treat damage from chemical compounds. The most effective drugs are as follows:

1. Solcoseryl
2. Rescuer
3. Levomexol
4. Bepanten
5. Eplan

Ointment for healing burns

Ointment for healing burns has a healing and regenerating effect. The most suitable for these purposes are the following:

1. Solcoseryl
2. Panthenol
3. Bepanten
4. Rescuer
5. Eplan
6. Calendula Ointment
7. Actovegin
8. Ebermin

Ointment from burns with silver

Ointment from burns with silver is an effective antiseptic and drying agent for burns. The active component of these ointments is 1% sulfadiazine or sulfatiazole silver.

Here is the list of the most effective drugs:

• Dermazin.
• Ebermin.
• Argosulfan.

Ointment for sunburn

Ointment from sunburn is applied after skin lesions as a result of strong overheating by sunlight. The agents are applied a thin layer on the burned skin area immediately after the burn is received and then several times a day, following the instructions.

Recommended preparations for sunburn:

1. Panthenol.
2. Bepanten.
3. Eplan.
4. Argosulfan.
5. Solcoseryl.
6. Rescuer.

Ointment from burns oil

Ointment from burns with oil is used for skin lesions with hot vegetable and melted butter. The list of recommended drugs is as follows:

1. Panthenol.
2. Dermazin.
3. Rescuer.
4. Furacilin ointment.
5. Levomekol.
6. Synthomycin ointment.
7. Actovegin.
8. Eplan.

Ointment from burns on the face

Ointment from burns on the face is used to restore skin after the injury.

The list of recommended preparations is as follows:

1. Levomexol
2. Synthomycin ointment
3. Eplan
4. Rescuer
5. Ebermin
6. Solcoseryl

Eye Ointment Ointment

Ointment for eye burns is used as a first aid and as a preparation for a restorative course of treatment of damaged tissues.

In case of eye burn, the following medicines are used:

• Tetracycline ophthalmic ointment 1%
• Synthomycin ointment 5%
• Actovegin

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Ointments for burns of 2 degrees

Ointments, which are recommended for use in burns of 2 degrees, are as follows:

1. Panthenol
2. Levomexol
3. Argosulfan
4. Dermazin
5. Ebermin
6. Rescuer
7. Solcoseryl
8. Vishnevsky ointment
9. Zinc ointment
10. Bepanten
11. Synthomycin ointment
12. Eplan
13. Actovegin
14. Furacilin ointment.

Ointments for burns of 3 degree

Ointments that need to be used for burns of grade 3 are as follows:

1. Levomexol
2. Ebermin
3. Argosulfan
4. Synthomycin ointment
5. Dermazin
6. Argosulfan
7. Eplan
8. Furacilin ointment.

Ointment for burns for children

Burns ointment for children should be a safe means of first aid and treatment of skin damage.

The following preparations are most suitable for children (up to 12 years):

1. Panthenol
2. Bepanten
3. Rescuer
4. Argosulfan
5. Dermazin
6. Ointment of calendula - from 6 years
7. Synthomycin ointment
8. Levomexol
9. Solcoseryl
10. Eplan

Dosing and Administration

The way of application and dose of various ointments from burns are as follows:

Panthenol:

• when first aid is given, the ointment is applied in a thin layer on the affected area;
• with further treatment of burns the product is applied to the skin from two to four times a day. The amount of medicine applied depends on the degree of burn. Before using the medication, it is necessary to treat the affected area with an antiseptic. Do not apply a bandage over the ointment.

Levomekoml:

• with burns of I and II degrees, ointment is applied to the affected area of the skin;
• but it is better to apply the ointment on a sterile gauze napkin and then apply to the lesion;
• Before smearing the skin, the surface of the affected area is washed with cold water;
• The dressing with ointment changes once a day; can be more often, but no more than five times a day;
• The surface of the burn is processed until the skin is completely regenerated in this place. Usually, with small burns, the course of treatment is from 5 to 14 days.

Ointment Vyshevsky:

• ointment from burns is superimposed on the gauze folded in 5-6 times;
• Gauze is applied to the wound and fixed with a bandage or plaster;
• change the dressing two or three times a day;
• It is not recommended long-term treatment due to the possible occurrence of allergic reactions.

Rescuer:

• the affected area of the skin should be rinsed and dried;
• apply medium amount of ointment and close bandage;
• the action of the drug is enhanced if an insulating layer is placed on top of the bandage - a patch or compression paper;
• the next balsam portion is applied after the previous one has been soaked;
• change the dressing two or three times a day;
• Periodically the affected surface should be left open between the dressings for 10 to 15 minutes;
• in the cold season, the balsam needs to be warmed in the hands, so that it is better squeezed out of the tuba.

Dermazin:

• after treatment of the burn with surgical means, the cream is applied to the skin with a layer of 2-4 mm;
• the remedy is used with or without a bandage;
• The cream is applied to the skin once or twice a day, the dressing must be changed daily;
• the remedy is used until the burn is completely healed.

Synthomycin Ointment:

• applied by the middle layer after surgical treatment of burns on the affected surface of the skin;
• The burn is covered with a sterile gauze dressing;
• or ointment is applied to the gauze dressing, which is then superimposed on the wound;
• Burns are treated in the 2nd phase of the treatment process, the ointment is applied once a day for one to three days.

Tetracycline ointment: apply once or twice a day to the burn area; it is possible to impose an occlusive bandage on top.

Solcoseryl:

• Used at the initial stage of treatment (before the formation of granulation tissue);
• apply a thin layer of ointment on the affected area of the skin, then dry it;
• impose a sterile bandage;
• do the treatment one to two times a day.

Argosulfan:

• The medicine is applied to both the exposed skin area and the occlusive dressing;
• Before the procedure, the affected area should be cleaned;
• the drug should be applied under sterile conditions;
• the agent is applied by an average layer on the affected surface from one to three times a day;
• the maximum daily dose of the drug is 25 grams;
• during the course of treatment, the damaged surface of the skin should be completely covered with cream;
• the duration of the course of treatment and the dose of the drug is determined by the attending physician (but no more than two months).

Zinc ointment:

• Apply externally, apply on cleansed skin a thin layer two to three times a day;
• the duration of the course of treatment is prescribed by the physician individually, taking into account many factors: from the nature of burns and the dynamics of tissue repair.

Bepanten:

• Apply several times a day a thin layer on the affected area of the skin;
• The duration of treatment for burns depends on the degree of tissue damage.

Ichthyol ointment:

• ointment from burns is applied to the skin in the form of a thin layer, which is not rubbed into the skin, two to three times a day;
• then the treated skin area should be covered with a gauze bandage;
• After treatment, wash hands immediately;
• it is necessary to avoid getting the drug on the mucous membranes of the eyes and other organs;
• the duration of the course of treatment and the dosage of the medicine is determined by the doctor.

Heparin Ointment:

• ointment from burns apply a thin layer on the skin (0.5 - 1 gram for 3-5 sq. Cm) and gently rub;
• use the product two to three times a day until the burn disappears;
• usually, the course of treatment is from three to seven days.

Furacilin Ointment:

• with burns of II and III degree, apply a thin layer of ointment to the affected area;
• use two to three times a day.

Actovegin:

• apply a thin layer on the affected area;
• apply for prolonged treatment after a course of using the same gel and cream.

Ebermin:

• treatment is carried out after surgical treatment of the wound with the help of antiseptic solutions;
• The affected surface must be dried and then applied to it a layer of medium, one to two mm thick;
• Apply a sterile gauze or occlusive dressing over the ointment and treat the burn once a day;
• without application of a dressing, the burn is processed from one to three times a day, before it is treated with antiseptic;
• the course of treatment is from 9 to 12 days.

Chinese Ointment:

• a small amount of ointment should be applied to the skin and not covered with a bandage;
• use the product 4 times a day.

Ointment with propolis:

• apply ointment burns to the damaged area three times a day;
• the course of treatment is individual - until the burn disappears completely.

Baneocin:

• a small amount of the drug is applied to the damaged area and slightly rubbed;
• after treatment of the burn on the treated surface, you can apply a bandage;
• The burn is processed two to three times a day;
• course of treatment - 7 days.

Eplan:

• apply to the affected area of the skin several times a day;
• reapplication should be carried out after the preparation has been soaked and dried;
• the action lasts no less than eight hours;
• the course of treatment is from 1 to 4 weeks.

Calendula Ointment:

• apply the ointment evenly over the whole surface of the burn;
• lightly rub the product into the skin until heat appears;
• cover with a gauze cloth and apply a sterile bandage on top;
• the dressing should be changed two or three times a day.

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Use of ointments from burns during pregnancy

Use of ointments from burns during pregnancy should be carried out only after careful study of the instructions.

Preparations that can be used during pregnancy and during the lactation period:

• Panthenol
• Levomexol
• Vishnevsky ointment
• Rescuer
• Synthomycin ointment
• Solcoseryl
• Zinc ointment
• Bepanten
• Ichthyol ointment
• Heparin ointment
• Furacilin ointment
• Chinese ointment
• Eplan
• Calendula Ointment

Drugs that can not be used during pregnancy and during the lactation period:

1. Dermazin
2. Tetracycline ointment
3. Argosulfan
4. Actovegin
5. Ebermin
6. Ointment with propolis
7. Baneocin

Contraindications to the use of ointments from burns

Contraindications to the use of ointments from burns are as follows.

Panthenol:

• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
• patients who have kidney disease should consult with their doctor about the possibility of using Panthenol, since its main active ingredient is excreted by the kidneys from the body;
• the drug is contraindicated in case of wet burns.

Levomecol:

• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Ointment Vyshevsky:

• increased individual susceptibility of drug components;
• hypersensitivity to phenol derivatives.

Rescuer:

• hypersensitivity to balsam components;
• chronic wound processes.

Dermazin:

• intolerance of the drug components;
• children under 2 months and preterm infants;
• the period of childbirth;
• impaired liver and kidney function;
• porphyria.

Synthomycin Ointment:

• increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug;
• skin diseases;
• kidney failure;
• acute intermittent porphyria;
• violation of the hematopoietic function of the brain;
• age up to 12 years. 7.

Tetracycline ointment:

• intolerance of the drug components;
• liver failure;
• leukopenia;
• mycoses;
• age up to 12 years. 8.

Solcoseryl:

• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Argosulfan:

• hypersensitivity to active substances of the drug;
• congenital insufficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase;
• children under two months of age and premature babies, as they are at increased risk of nuclear jaundice;
• lactation;
• cautiously to use for patients with severe burns, which are accompanied by the appearance of a shock state.

Zinc ointment:

• acute purulent processes on the skin and in nearby tissues;
• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
• age up to 12 years.

Bepanten:

• individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Ichthyol ointment:

• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
• age up to 12 years.

Heparin Ointment:

• hemophilia;
• ulcerative processes associated with thrombophlebitis;
• low content of platelets in the blood;
• individual sensitivity to heparin.

Furatsilinovaya ointment: hypersensitivity to furatsilinu.

Actovegin can not be administered when:

• stagnant fluid in the body;
• edema of the lungs;
• anuria;
• decompressed heart failure;
• oliguria;
• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
• hypersensitivity to the analogues of the drug;
• cautiously prescribed for hypernatremia and hyperchloremia.

Ebermin:

• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
• age up to 1 year;
• zone of active tumor lesion;
• area of excision of the tumor.

Chinese Ointment:

• individual intolerance of the drug components.

Ointment for burns with propolis:

• it is contraindicated to use for people with an allergic reaction to bee venom and other beekeeping products;
• diseases of internal organs - liver and gallbladder, with pancreatitis and urolithiasis.

Baneocin:

• hypersensitivity to bacitrocin and neomycin;
• severe skin lesions;
• violation of the vestibular and cochlear system in renal patients;
• perforation of the tympanic membrane;
• acidosis;
• severe myasthenia gravis and other diseases of the neuromuscular system.

Eplan:

• completely harmless to the body;

Increased individual sensitivity to active substances.

Calendula Ointment:

• hypersensitivity to the components of calendula or to the seeds of the family Compositae;
• age up to 6 years.

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Side effects of ointments from burns

The most common side effects of ointments from burns are as follows.

Panthenol:

• allergic reactions in the form of small rashes on the skin. In this case, the treatment of allergies is not required, the rash passes after the end of the course of treatment with ointment from burns.

Levomecol:

• there may be allergic reactions in the form of rashes on the skin of the treated area, itching, burning, swelling of the skin and other signs. In this case, the drug should be stopped immediately.

Ointment Vyshevsky:

• with prolonged treatment, the appearance of allergic reactions - skin irritation, the appearance of rash and itching.

Rescuer:

• in isolated cases, allergic reactions may occur - redness, hives, burning, itching, swelling of the tissues.

Dermazin:

• local allergic reactions - burning and itching;
• with prolonged use on the surface of a large area - the development of leukopenia due to an increase in the number of sulfonamides in the blood serum.

Synthomycin Ointment:

• allergic reactions - the appearance of urticaria, the emergence of angioedurotic shock;
• at long application on the big sites of a skin the display of system attributes, for example, infringement of the formula of a blood is possible.

Tetracycline ointment:

• possible the appearance of allergic reactions - burning, flushing of the skin, swelling and other symptoms;
• nausea, vomiting;
• change in blood composition;
• damage to the internal organs, namely the liver and kidneys;
• damage to teeth and bones (when assigned to children);
• increased reaction to sunlight;
• when appropriate reactions of the body appear, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Solcoseryl:

• when applying the ointment to the affected area, sometimes there is a burning sensation that does not require discontinuation of the drug treatment;
• possible allergic reactions - hives, itching and so on.

Argosulfan:

• treatment with ointment is well tolerated by patients;
• In rare cases, itching or burning of the skin may occur at the place of rubbing the ointment;
• In some, single patients, allergic reactions of the skin are noted - hives, rashes and itching.

Zinc ointment:

• with prolonged use, the appearance of irritation of the skin can occur;
• with hypersensitivity, there is the occurrence of allergic reactions - reddening and itching of the skin, the appearance of rash and hyperemia of the tissues.

Bepanten:

• In rare cases, allergic reactions develop - itching and hives.

Ichthyol ointment:

• usually well tolerated by patients;
• in rare cases (at the initial stage or with prolonged use), allergic reactions may appear - rash, itching, urticaria;
• When developing an allergy, treatment with the drug must be canceled.

Heparin Ointment:

• allergic reactions - the appearance of dermatitis, itching of the skin and urticaria.

Furacilin Ointment:

• the appearance of allergic reactions - rash, itching, redness of the skin; dermatitis.

Actovegin:

• allergic reactions - the appearance of urticaria, feelings of blood rush, sweating, fever;
• itching or burning at the place of application of the ointment.

Ebermin:

• nausea and vomiting;
• diarrhea;
• glossitis and arthralgia;
• headache and confusion;
• convulsive spasms and crystalluria;
• impaired liver and kidney function;
• leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia.

Chinese Ointment:

• allergic reactions - rash, itching, redness of the skin;
• When allergies occur, it is necessary to reduce the dosage of the drug or stop the treatment altogether.

Ointment for burns with propolis:

• allergic reactions - burning, itching, swelling, headache, weakness and fever;
• with severe allergic reactions, urgent medical attention is needed.

Baneocin:

• there are usually no side effects;
• with prolonged use, it is possible to develop allergic reactions - hyperemia, dryness and flaking of the skin, rash and itching;
• rarely occurs contact eczema;
• with long-term treatment of large areas of the skin, there may be violations of the vestibular and cochlear function, hearing disorders of neuromuscular conduction.

Eplan:

• not identified;
• the drug is recommended for repeated and prolonged use;

No allergic reactions were observed.

Calendula Ointment:

• with increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug may cause allergic reactions - skin irritation, rashes, burning and itching.

Overdose

Panthenol: no overdose.

Levomecol: there are no reports of overdose; but with long-term use, the emergence of contact sensitization.

Ointment Vyshevsky: with prolonged use is possible:

• the appearance of irritation of the skin;
• the appearance of allergic reactions (rash, itching and so on).

Rescuer: no cases of drug overdose.

Dermasin: prolonged use of the cream in large doses can lead to:

• increasing the amount of silver in the blood serum;
• significant increase in osmolarity of blood plasma.

Synthomycin ointment: cases of drug overdose have not been detected.

Tetracycline ointment: in case of an overdose, there may be side effects, which were described in the corresponding section.

Solcoseryl: there is no evidence of an overdose of the drug.

Argosulfan: there is no information about an overdose of the drug.

Zinc Ointment: no overdose effect was observed with excessive use of the drug.

Bepanten: There is no evidence of the effects of drug overdose.

Ichthyol ointment: no overdose information.

Heparin Ointment: bleeding caused by an overdose. If such a phenomenon arises, it is necessary to inform the attending physician.

Furatsilinovaya ointment: at the moment there is no information about overdose.

Actovegin: at present, cases of overdose are unknown.

Ebermin: prolonged treatment may increase the concentration of sulfonamides in the blood plasma, which leads to the appearance of side effects, indicated in the relevant section.

Chinese Ointment: cases of overdose are not known.

Ointment from burns with propolis: there may be allergic reactions in the form of itching and burning of the skin of the affected area, edema of the tissues, headache, weakness, fever. In this case, urgent medical attention is necessary.

Baneocin:

• the appearance of allergic reactions - itching, rash, sometimes, contact eczema;
• the occurrence of toxic reactions;
• violation of the activity of the organs of hearing and kidneys.

Eplan: not detected.

Calendula ointment: not detected.

Interactions of ointments from burns with other drugs

The interaction of ointments from burns with other drugs is as follows:

Panthenol: the drug leads to activation of the synthesis of acetylcholine, which causes a decrease in the action of nondepolarizing muscle relaxants and an increase in the activity of depolarizing muscle relaxants. Before using other medications with Panthenol, a doctor's consultation is necessary.

Levomekol: drug interactions with other drugs have not been identified.

Ointment Vyshevsky: side effects when interacting with other drugs are absent.

Rescuer:

• Do not use with strong oxidants: iodine, hydrogen peroxide;
• when using glucocorticoid ointments, the regenerative properties of balsam decrease.

Dermazin: the use of a medicament may reduce the activity of enzyme preparations that are used to cleanse the lesion site at the same time. This action has an active component of the drug - sulfadiazine silver. With the simultaneous use of cimetidine, the development of leukopenia is possible.

Synthomycin ointment: interactions with other drugs have not been identified.

Tetracycline Ointment: Active ingredient of the preparation - tetracycline hydrochloride forms hardly soluble complexes with ions of calcium, iron and other metals. Therefore, it can not be taken with milk and dairy products (due to the high content of calcium in them); with antacids (which contain a large number of salts of calcium, aluminum, magnesium, with iron preparations.

Solcoseryl: no interaction of the drug with other topical drugs has been established.

Argosulfan:

• It is not necessary to use the ointment together with other agents from burns in one area of the skin;
• when combined with folic acid preparations and its analogues, for example, procaine, a decrease in the effectiveness of the acting silver sulfatosol component is observed.

Zinc Ointment: There is no evidence of the effect of the drug on the effects of other drugs.

Bepanten: do not use the medicine at the same time with other antiseptics so that antagonism or inactivation of the active ingredients of the drugs does not occur.

Ichthyol ointment:

• Do not use the medication simultaneously with other drugs on the affected area of the skin;
• with the simultaneous local use of drugs containing iodine, alkaloids and heavy metal salts, there is a high probability of the formation of new compounds, the effect of which can not be predicted.

Heparin Ointment: not available at the same time as:

• nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
• tetracyclines;
• antihistamine medicines.

Furatsilinovaja ointment: for today the data is not available.

Actovegin: there are no reviews of complex use with other drugs.

Ebermin: no interaction or incompatibility with other drugs.

Chinese ointment: not found.

Ointment from burns with propolis: not identified.

Baneocin:

• it is not recommended simultaneous use with other cephalosporin and aminoglycoside medications for external and systemic use, as this increases the sensitivity to the drug and nephrotoxic reaction;
• simultaneous use of diuretics (furasemide, ethacrynic acid) can lead to oto-and nephrotoxic reaction of the body;
• in patients who take narcotic drugs, anesthetics and muscle relaxants, the drug can trigger the blockade of neuromuscular conduction;
• there were no cases of incompatibility with bacitracin and neomycin.

Eplan: the results of interaction with other drugs are not found.

Calendula Ointment: not installed.

Conditions for storing ointments from burns

Conditions for storing ointments from burns are different, common for all drugs is their inaccessibility to children.

• Panthenol: maximum storage temperature is 25 degrees Celsius; avoid direct sunlight; Do not heat the drug over 50 degrees Celsius.
• Levomekol: in a protected from direct sunlight, dry place, at a temperature not exceeding 20 degrees Celsius.
• Ointment Vyshevsky: stored in a dark and cool place.
• Rescuer: at room temperature, out of the reach of children.
• Dermasin: at room temperature not higher than 25 degrees Celsius; in a place inaccessible to children.
• Synthomycin ointment: in a cool, dry and dark place, protected from children.
• Tetracycline ointment: in a dry place inaccessible to children, at a temperature of no higher than 25 degrees Celsius.
• Solcoseryl: at room temperature not more than 30 degrees Celsius, in a place protected from children.
• Argosulfan: in a dark place, protected from children, at a temperature of 5 to 15 degrees Celsius.
• Zinc ointment: in a dark place, protected from children and at a temperature not higher than 15 degrees Celsius.
• Bepanthen: in a dry place, out of reach of children, at a temperature of no higher than 25 degrees Celsius.
• Ichthyol ointment: at a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and in a dark place inaccessible to children.
• Heparin ointment: in a dry, cool and protected from light place, inaccessible to children.
• Furacilin ointment: stored at a temperature of 18 to 25 degrees Celsius, in a place inaccessible to children.
• Actovegin: at a temperature not exceeding 8 degrees Celsius; in a place inaccessible to children.
• Ebermin: stored at a temperature of 15 - 25 degrees Celsius, in a place that is well protected from light and inaccessible to children.
• Chinese ointment: store in a cool place, in a well sealed package.
• Ointment from burns with propolis: in a tightly closed container; in a dry, dark and cool place.
• Baneocin: in a place that is well protected from moisture and light, at temperatures up to 25 degrees Celsius.
• Eplan: does not need specific storage methods, can be stored at room temperature.
• Calendula ointment: in a cool place at a temperature of 8 to 15 degrees Celsius; in a place inaccessible to children.

[25], [26], [27]

Shelf life

The shelf life of each ointment from burns is different.

• Panthenol: two years.
• Levomekol: three and a half years.
• Ointment Vyshevsky: three years.
• Lifeguard: two years.
• Dermazin: three years.
• Synthomycin ointment: two years.
• Tetracycline ointment: three years.
• Solcoseryl: five years.
• Argosulfan: two years.
• Zinc ointment: some manufacturers specify a period of two years; other producers - five years.
• Bepantine: three years.
• Ichthyol ointment: some manufacturers indicate a shelf life of 3 years; other producers - five years.
• Heparin Ointment: three years.
• Furatsilinovaya ointment: three years.
• Actovegin: five years.
• Ebermin: two years.
• Chinese ointment: three years.
• Ointment from burns with propolis: unlimited shelf life.
• Baneocin: some manufacturers indicate the shelf life of the drug - two years, other manufacturers - three years.
• Eplan: five years.
• Ointment of calendula: one year - for ointment in jars, two years - for ointment in tubes.

The price of ointment for burns

The price of ointments from burns varies depending on the manufacturer and the place of sale (settlement).

Panthenol: 5% ointment in a tuba 35 g - from 27 UAH. 10 kop. Up to 41 UAH. 75 kopecks.

Levomecol:

• 5% ointment in a tuba 25 g - 6 UAH. 86 cop.
• 5% ointment in a tuba 40 g - from 4 UAH. 90 kop. Up to 14 UAH. 71 kopecks.

Vishnevsky ointment:

• Tube 25 g - from 4 UAH. 73 kop. Up to 5 UAH.15 cop.
• Tube 40 g - from 6 UAH. 30 kop. Up to 8 UAH.

The rescuer: in a tube 30 g - from 19 grn.75 cop. Up to 61 UAH.

Dermazin: 1% cream in a tuba 50 g - from 61 UAH. Up to 127 UAH. 25 kop.

Synthomycin ointment: liniment 10% 25 g - from 10 UAH.60 kopecks. Up to 14 UAH. 13 kop.

Tetracycline ointment: 3%, 15 g - from 19 UAH.15 cop. Up to 27 UAH.06 cop.

Solcoseryl: 5% ointment in a tuba 20 g - from 45 UAH. 10 kop. Up to 74 UAH. 84 kopecks.

Argosulfan:

• 2% cream in a tuba 15 g - from 49 grn. 85 copecks. Up to 56 UAH.77 cop.
• 2% cream in a tube 40 g- from 57 grn. 40 kopecks. Up to 90 UAH.88 cop.

Zinc ointment:

• 10% in a tube of 25 g - from 3 grn. Up to 5 UAH. 15 kop.
• 10% in a tube 30 g - from 4 grn. 75 kopecks. Up to 5 UAH. 96 cop.
• 10% in a tube 40 g - from 5 UAH. 65 copecks. Up to 6 UAH. 85 copecks.

Bepanten: 5% ointment in a tuba 30 g - from 56 grn. 80 kop. Up to 91 UAH.74 kopecks.

Ichthyol ointment:

• 10% in the bank 25 g - from 7 UAH. 13 kop. Up to 10 UAH. 39 cop.
• 10% in a tuba 30 g - from 6 UAH. 05 kop. Up to 9 UAH. 02 kop.
• 10% in the bank 30 g - from 5 UAH. 30 kop. Up to 6 UAH. 95 cop.
• 20% in the bank 25 g - from 7 UAH. 90 kopeks to 11 UAH. 16 kop.

Heparin Ointment:

• in a tube of 25 g - from 19 grn.89 kopecks. Up to 25 UAH. 92 kopecks.
• in the bank 25 g - from 16 UAH. 20 kop. Up to 26 UAH. 88 copecks.

Furatsilinovaya ointment: 0.2% - from 11 UAH. 56 kop. Up to 15 UAH.60 cop.

Actovegin:

• 5% in the tube 20 g - 99 UAH. 14 kop.
• 5% in the bank20 g - from 140 UAH. Up to 141 UAH. 68 copecks.

Ebermin: 30 g - 200 UAH.

Chinese ointment: tube 25 g - from 31 UAH. 78 copecks. Up to 34 UAH. 97 cop.

Ointment from burns with propolis: prepared on individual request, prices vary.

Baneocin:

• in a tube of 20 g - from 36 UAH. 25 kop. Up to UAH 51.16 cop.
• in the bank 20 g - from 29 UAH. 40 kopecks. Up to 52 UAH. 28 kop.

Eplan:

• liniment in the bottle of a dropper 20 g - 90 UAH.
• cream in a tube 30 g - from 130 UAH. Up to 131 UAH. 56 cop.

Calendula Ointment:

• in the tuba 20 g - 5 UAH. 75 kopecks.
• in a tuba 30 g - from 4 grn. Up to 5 UAH. 66 kopecks.
• in a tuba 40 g - 4 UAH. 98 kop.
• in the bank 30 g - from 4 UAH.10 cop. Up to 4 UAH. 46 cop.

Ointment for burns is an excellent first aid for burns, as well as a medicine for a long course of treatment for different degrees of burns.