Burn ointment

Burn ointment is a medicine that is used in case of burns.

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Indications for use of ointment for burns

Indications for the use of ointment for burns are as follows:

1. First aid for 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns.
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

The pharmacodynamics of the ointment for burns depends on its composition. The effect on the human body and microorganisms is determined by the purpose of the drug and its effects. Medicines for burns have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, healing, regenerating, analgesic, moisturizing, drying, softening and other effects.

Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetics of burn ointments depends on the composition and purpose of the drug. Usually, the active components of burn medications penetrate well into damaged tissues, are well absorbed into the blood and can accumulate in the body.

Names of ointments for burns

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

• Panthenol.
• Levomekol.
• Vishnevsky ointment.
• Rescuer.
• Dermazin.
• Synthomycin ointment.
• Tetracycline ointment.
• Solcoseryl.
• Argosulfan.
• Zinc ointment.
• Bepanthen.
• Ichthyol ointment.
• Heparin ointment.
• Furacilin ointment.
• Actovegin.
• Ebermin.
• Chinese ointment.
• Ointment for burns with propolis.
• Baneocin.
• Eplan.
• Calendula ointment.

Panthenol

Moisturizing and regenerating agent for burns.

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

Levomekol

A combination product that is used as an antibiotic, a drug to relieve inflammation and stimulate tissue regeneration.

Ingredients: chloramphenicol, methyluracil, polyethylene oxide 1500, polyethylene oxide 400.

Vishnevsky ointment

Vishevsky's balsamic liniment or Vishnevsky's ointment is used for burns as an antiseptic and emollient.

Ingredients: xeroform, birch tar, castor oil.

Rescuer

A medicinal product with regenerating, healing, anti-inflammatory, soothing, moisturizing and analgesic functions.

Ingredients: milk lipids, sea buckthorn oil, purified beeswax, propolis, purified turpentine 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, hydrogenated peanut oil, cetyl alcohol, nipagin, nipazole, propylene glycol, polysorbate 60, purified water.

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Synthomycin ointment

A powerful broad-spectrum antibacterial agent.

Ingredients: syntomycin (chloramphenicol), castor oil, emulsifier, sorbic acid, purified sodium carboxyethylcellulose 70/450, purified water.

Tetracycline ointment

An antibacterial agent used to treat burns.

Ingredients: tetracycline hydrochloride, anhydrous lanolin, paraffin, ceresin, sodium pyrosulphite, petrolatum.

Solcoseryl

Solcoseryl is an ointment with a powerful healing and regenerating effect.

Ingredients: deproteinized calf blood extract, polidocanol 600, methyl and propyl esters of paraoxybenzoic acid.

Argosulfan

Argosulfan is an ointment with antimicrobial, wound healing and analgesic effects.

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

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Zinc ointment

It has antiseptic, astringent and drying effects.

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

Bepanten ointment

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

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

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Ichthyol ointment

A drug with analgesic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Ingredients: ichthammol, medical petroleum jelly.

Heparin ointment

It is an anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent.

Ingredients: heparin, anesthesin, benzyl ester of nicotinic acid, glycerin, petrolatum, cosmetic stearin "D", peach oil, emulsifier No. 1, Lanette, nipagin, nipazole, purified water.

Furacilin ointment

A strong bactericidal and anti-inflammatory agent.

Ingredients: furatsilin, vaseline.

Actovegin

It has a strong healing and regenerating effect.

Ingredients: deproteinized extract from calf blood, white paraffin, cetyl alcohol, cholesterol, nipagin, nipazole, purified water.

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Ebermin

A drug with bactericidal, wound healing, regenerative and analgesic effects.

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

Chinese ointment

It has antiseptic, softening, astringent and drying effects.

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

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Burn ointment with propolis

A natural remedy for treating various types of skin burns.

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

Baneocin

A product with 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 effects.

Ingredients: glycolan, triethylene glycol, glycerin, ethyl carbitol, water.

Calendula ointment

It has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and regenerating effects.

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

Burn Ointment Recipe

The most effective recipe for burn ointment is as follows:

• Pour 1 glass of olive or refined sunflower oil into an enamel bowl.
• Add beeswax in the amount of one match head.
• The saucepan is placed on low heat to allow the wax to melt.
• Take half of the yolk from a hard-boiled egg, crush it with a fork on a saucer and gradually add it to the saucepan with your fingers.
• After this, mix everything, remove from heat and leave to brew for 10–15 minutes.
• Strain through a nylon cloth, pour into a glass container, close the lid tightly and put in the refrigerator.
• Before use, the part of the ointment that needs to be used must be warmed up in a water bath to 40 degrees.

Ointment for burns from boiling water

Ointment for burns with boiling water is used after first aid measures are provided when hot water affects the skin. The most effective household remedies are:

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

For steam burns, the same ointment is recommended as for boiling water burns. The list of recommended remedies is given above.

Ointment for chemical burns

Chemical burn ointment is a remedy used to treat damage from chemical compounds. The most effective preparations are the following:

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

Ointment for healing burns

Burn healing ointment has a healing and regenerating effect. The following products are the best for these purposes:

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

Silver Burn Ointment

Silver burn ointment is an effective antiseptic and drying agent for burns. The active component of these ointments is 1% sulfadiazine or silver sulfathiazole.

Here is a list of the most effective drugs:

• Dermazin.
• Ebermin.
• Argosulfan.

Sunburn Ointment

Sunburn ointment is applied after skin damage as a result of strong overheating by sun rays. The products are applied in a thin layer to the burned area of skin immediately after receiving a burn and then several times a day, following the instructions.

Recommended sunburn remedies:

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

Ointment for oil burns

Ointment for oil burns is used for skin lesions caused by hot vegetable and melted butter. The list of recommended preparations is as follows:

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

Ointment for burns on the face

Ointment for burns on the face is used to restore the skin after damage.

The list of recommended drugs is as follows:

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

Ointment for eye burns

Ointment for eye burns is used as a first aid measure and as a drug in the restorative course of treatment of damaged tissues.

For eye burns, the following medications are used:

• Tetracycline eye ointment 1%
• Syntomycin ointment 5%
• Actovegin

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Ointments for 2nd degree burns

The ointments that are recommended for use in case of second degree burns are the following:

1. Panthenol
2. Levomekol
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 3rd degree burns

The ointments that should be used for 3rd degree burns are the following:

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

Burn ointment for children

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

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

1. Panthenol
2. Bepanten
3. Rescuer
4. Argosulfan
5. Dermazin
6. Calendula ointment - from 6 years
7. Synthomycin ointment
8. Levomekol
9. Solcoseryl
10. Eplan

Method of administration and dosage

The method of application and dosage of different ointments for burns are as follows:

Panthenol:

• when providing first aid, the ointment is applied in a thin layer to the affected area;
• for further treatment of burns, the product is applied to the skin two to four times a day. The amount of medicine applied depends on the degree of the burn. Before using the medicine, it is necessary to treat the affected area with an antiseptic. There is no need to apply a bandage over the ointment.

Levomekoml:

• for first and second degree burns, the ointment is applied to the affected area of the skin;
• but it is better to apply the ointment to a sterile gauze pad and then apply it to the affected area;
• Before lubricating the skin, the surface of the affected area is washed with cold water;
• the bandage with ointment is changed once a day; more often, but no more than five times a day;
• The burn surface is treated until the skin in this area is completely restored. Usually, for minor burns, the course of treatment is from 5 to 14 days.

Vishevsky ointment:

• ointment for burns is applied to gauze folded 5-6 times;
• gauze is applied to the wound and fixed with a bandage or plaster;
• change the bandage two to three times a day;
• Long-term treatment is not recommended due to the possible occurrence of allergic reactions.

Rescuer:

• wash and dry the affected area of skin;
• apply a medium amount of ointment and cover with a bandage;
• the effect of the medicine is enhanced if an insulating layer is placed on top of the bandage - a plaster or compression paper;
• the next portion of balm is applied after the previous one has been absorbed;
• change the bandage two to three times a day;
• periodically, the affected surface should be left open between dressings for 10–15 minutes;
• In cold weather, the balm needs to be warmed in your hands so that it can be squeezed out of the tube better.

Dermazin:

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

Synthomycin ointment:

• applied in a medium layer after surgical treatment of burns to the affected skin surface;
• the burn is covered with a sterile gauze bandage;
• or the ointment is applied to a gauze bandage, which is then placed 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 daily to the burn area; an occlusive dressing may be applied over the area.

Solcoseryl:

• used at the initial stage of treatment (before the formation of granulation tissue);
• apply a thin layer of ointment to the affected area of skin, then dry;
• apply a sterile bandage;
• do the treatment once or twice a day.

Argosulfan:

• the medicine is applied both to the open area of skin and under an occlusive dressing;
• Before the procedure, the affected area should be cleaned;
• the drug must be applied under sterile conditions;
• the product is applied in a medium layer to the affected surface one to three times a day;
• the maximum daily dose of the drug is 25 grams;
• During the course of treatment, the damaged skin surface should be completely covered with cream;
• The duration of the course of treatment and the dosage of the drug are determined by the attending physician (but not more than two months).

Zinc ointment:

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

Bepanthen:

• apply a thin layer to the affected area of skin several times a day;
• The duration of burn treatment depends on the extent of tissue damage.

Ichthyol ointment:

• The ointment for 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;
• After this, the treated area of skin should be covered with a gauze bandage;
• After handling, wash your hands immediately;
• it is necessary to avoid contact of the drug with the mucous membranes of the eyes and other organs;
• The duration of the course of treatment and the dosage of the drug are determined by the doctor.

Heparin ointment:

• Apply a thin layer of burn ointment to the skin (0.5 – 1 gram per 3-5 sq. cm) and rub in gently;
• use the product two to three times a day until the burn disappears;
• Typically, the course of treatment lasts from three to seven days.

Furacilin ointment:

• for second and third degree burns, apply a thin layer of ointment to the affected area;
• Use the product two to three times a day.

Actovegin:

• apply a thin layer to the affected area;
• use for long-term treatment after a course of using the gel and cream of the same name.

Ebermin:

• treatment is carried out after surgical treatment of the wound using antiseptic solutions;
• the affected surface must be dried, and then a layer of the product, one to two mm thick, must be applied to it;
• apply a sterile gauze or occlusive dressing over the ointment and treat the burn once a day;
• without applying a bandage, the burn is treated one to three times a day, after first being treated with an antiseptic;
• The course of treatment is from 9 to 12 days.

Chinese ointment:

• apply a small amount of ointment to the skin and do not cover with a bandage;
• use the product 4 times a day.

Ointment with propolis:

• apply burn ointment to the damaged area three times a day;
• The course of treatment is individual – until the burn has completely disappeared.

Baneocin:

• a small amount of the preparation is applied to the damaged area and rubbed in lightly;
• After treating the burn, a bandage can be applied to the treated surface;
• the burn is treated two to three times a day;
• The course of treatment is 7 days.

Eplan:

• apply to the affected area of skin several times a day;
• re-apply after the preparation has been absorbed and dried;
• the effect of the product lasts for at least eight hours;
• The course of treatment lasts from 1 to 4 weeks.

Calendula ointment:

• apply the ointment evenly over the entire surface of the burn;
• Lightly rub the product into the skin until it feels warm;
• cover with a gauze napkin and apply a sterile bandage on top;
• The bandage should be changed two to three times a day.

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Using Burn Ointments During Pregnancy

The use of ointments for burns during pregnancy should be carried out only after carefully studying the instructions.

Medicines that can be used during pregnancy and lactation:

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

Medicines that should not be used during pregnancy and lactation:

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

Contraindications to the use of ointments for burns

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

Panthenol:

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

Levomekol:

• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Vishevsky ointment:

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

Rescuer:

• hypersensitivity to the components of the balm;
• chronic wound processes.

Dermazin:

• intolerance to drug components;
• children under 2 months and premature newborns;
• period of childbirth;
• liver and kidney dysfunction;
• porphyria.

Synthomycin ointment:

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

Tetracycline ointment:

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

Solcoseryl:

• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Argosulfan:

• hypersensitivity to the active ingredients of the drug;
• congenital deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase;
• children under two months of age and premature babies, as they have an increased risk of developing nuclear jaundice;
• breastfeeding;
• Use with caution in patients with severe burns that are accompanied by the development of a state of shock.

Zinc ointment:

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

Bepanthen:

• 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 platelet count;
• individual sensitivity to heparin.

Furacilin ointment: hypersensitivity to furacilin.

Actovegin should not be prescribed for:

• fluid retention in the body;
• pulmonary edema;
• anuria;
• decompressed heart failure;
• oliguria;
• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
• hypersensitivity to drug analogues;
• Use with caution in cases of hypernatremia and hyperchloremia.

Ebermin:

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

Chinese ointment:

• individual intolerance to the components of the drug.

Ointment for burns with propolis:

• Contraindicated for use by people with an allergic reaction to bee venom and other bee products;
• diseases of internal organs - liver and gall bladder, pancreatitis and urolithiasis.

Baneocin:

• hypersensitivity to bacithrocin and neomycin;
• severe skin lesions;
• disorders of the vestibular and cochlear system in renal patients;
• perforation of the eardrum;
• acidosis;
• severe myasthenia and other diseases of the neuromuscular system.

Eplan:

• completely harmless to the body;

Increased individual sensitivity to active substances.

Calendula ointment:

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

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Side effects of burn ointments

The most common side effects of burn ointments are as follows.

Panthenol:

• allergic reactions in the form of small rashes on the skin. In this case, allergy treatment is not required, the rash goes away on its own after finishing the course of treatment with burn ointment.

Levomekol:

• allergic reactions may occur in the form of rashes on the skin of the treated area, itching, burning, swelling of the skin and other symptoms. In this case, treatment with the drug must be stopped immediately.

Vishevsky ointment:

• With long-term treatment, allergic reactions may occur - skin irritation, rash and itching.

Rescuer:

• In isolated cases, allergic reactions may occur – redness, hives, burning, itching, tissue swelling.

Dermazin:

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

Synthomycin ointment:

• allergic reactions – the appearance of urticaria, the occurrence of angioedema;
• With prolonged use on large areas of skin, systemic symptoms may appear, such as blood count disorders.

Tetracycline ointment:

• allergic reactions may occur – burning, hyperemia of the skin, swelling and other symptoms;
• nausea, vomiting;
• changes in blood composition;
• damage to internal organs, namely the liver and kidneys;
• damage to teeth and bones (when prescribed to children);
• increased reaction to sunlight;
• If any corresponding reactions occur in the body, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Solcoseryl:

• when applying the ointment to the affected area, a burning sensation sometimes appears, which does not require stopping treatment with the drug;
• Allergic reactions are possible – hives, itching, etc.

Argosulfan:

• treatment with ointment is well tolerated by patients;
• in rare cases, itching or burning of the skin may occur at the site where the ointment is rubbed in;
• In some isolated patients, allergic skin reactions are observed – hives, rash and itching.

Zinc ointment:

• with prolonged use, skin irritation may occur;
• With increased sensitivity, allergic reactions occur - redness and itching of the skin, the appearance of a rash and tissue hyperemia.

Bepanthen:

• 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 occur - rash, itching, hives;
• If an allergy develops, treatment with the drug must be discontinued.

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 hives, a feeling of blood flow, sweating, increased body temperature;
• itching or burning at the site of application of the ointment.

Ebermin:

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

Chinese ointment:

• allergic reactions – rash, itching, redness of the skin;
• If an allergy occurs, it is necessary to reduce the dosage of the drug or stop treatment altogether.

Ointment for burns with propolis:

• allergic reactions – burning, itching, swelling, headache, weakness and fever;
• In case of severe allergic reactions, emergency medical attention is required.

Baneocin:

• usually no side effects are observed;
• with prolonged use, allergic reactions may develop - hyperemia, dryness and flaking of the skin, rash and itching;
• contact eczema rarely occurs;
• With long-term treatment of large areas of skin, vestibular and cochlear function disorders, hearing impairment, and neuromuscular conduction may occur.

Eplan:

• not identified;
• the medicine is recommended for repeated and long-term use;

No allergic reactions were observed.

Calendula ointment:

• In case of increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug, allergic reactions may occur - skin irritation, rash, burning and itching.

Overdose

Panthenol: overdose has not been identified.

Levomekol: there are no reports of overdose; however, contact sensitization may occur with long-term use.

Vishevsky ointment: with prolonged use it is possible:

• occurrence of skin irritation;
• the appearance of allergic reactions (rash, itching, etc.).

Rescuer: no cases of drug overdose have been identified.

Dermazin: long-term use of the cream in large doses can lead to:

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

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

Tetracycline ointment: overdose may cause side effects, which were described in the relevant section.

Solcoseryl: there is no data on drug overdose.

Argosulfan: there is no information about drug overdose.

Zinc ointment: No overdose effect was observed with excessive use of the drug.

Bepanten: there is no data on the consequences of an overdose of the drug.

Ichthyol ointment: there is no information on overdose.

Heparin ointment: bleeding caused by overdose. If this occurs, be sure to notify your doctor.

Furacilin ointment: there is currently no information about overdose.

Actovegin: There are currently no known cases of overdose.

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

Chinese ointment: no known cases of overdose.

Burn ointment with propolis: allergic reactions may occur in the form of itching and burning of the skin of the affected area, tissue swelling, headache, weakness, and increased body temperature. In this case, emergency medical care is required.

Baneocin:

• the appearance of allergic reactions – itching, rash, sometimes contact eczema;
• occurrence of toxic reactions;
• disruption of the functioning of the hearing organs and kidneys.

Eplan: not detected.

Calendula ointment: not identified.

Interactions of burn ointments with other drugs

The interaction of burn ointments with other drugs is as follows:

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

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

Vishevsky ointment: there are no side effects when interacting with other medications.

Rescuer:

• should not be used with strong oxidizing agents: iodine, hydrogen peroxide;
• When using glucocorticoid ointments, the regenerative properties of the balm are reduced.

Dermazin: the use of the drug can reduce the activity of enzyme preparations that are used simultaneously when cleaning the affected area. This effect is caused by the active component of the drug - silver sulfadiazine. With the simultaneous use of cimetidine, leukopenia may develop.

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

Tetracycline ointment: the active component of the drug - tetracycline hydrochloride forms poorly soluble complexes with calcium, iron and other metal ions. Therefore, it cannot be taken with milk and dairy products (due to their high calcium content); with antacids (which contain a large amount of calcium, aluminum, magnesium salts); with iron preparations.

Solcoseryl: no interactions of the drug with other topical medications have been established.

Argosulfan:

• do not use the ointment together with other burn remedies on the same area of skin;
• When combined with folic acid preparations and their analogues, such as procaine, a decrease in the effectiveness of the active component, silver sulfathiazole, is observed.

Zinc ointment: there is no data on the effect of the drug on the action of other drugs.

Bepanten: do not use the medicine simultaneously with other antiseptics, to avoid antagonism or inactivation of the active components of the drugs.

Ichthyol ointment:

• do not use the medicine simultaneously with other drugs on the affected area of skin;
• When simultaneously using locally drugs containing iodine salts, alkaloids and heavy metal salts, there is a high probability of the formation of new compounds, the effect of which is impossible to predict.

Heparin ointment: do not use simultaneously with:

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

Furacilin ointment: no data available to date.

Actovegin: there are no reviews on its combined use with other medications.

Ebermin: no interactions or incompatibilities with other drugs have been reported.

Chinese ointment: not found.

Ointment for burns with propolis: not identified.

Baneocin:

• Concomitant use with other cephalosporin and aminoglycoside medications for external and systemic use is not recommended, as this increases sensitivity to the effects of the drug and nephrotoxic reaction;
• the simultaneous use of diuretics (furosemide, ethacrynic acid) can lead to the development of oto- and nephrotoxic reactions in the body;
• in patients taking narcotic drugs, anesthetics and muscle relaxants, the medication may provoke neuromuscular blockade;
• No cases of incompatibility with bacitracin and neomycin have been identified.

Eplan: no interactions with other drugs have been identified.

Calendula ointment: not established.

Storage conditions for burn ointments

Storage conditions for burn ointments vary, but common to all preparations is that they should be kept out of reach of children.

• Panthenol: maximum storage temperature - 25 degrees Celsius; avoid exposure to direct sunlight; do not heat the product above 50 degrees Celsius.
• Levomekol: in a dry place protected from direct sunlight, at a temperature not exceeding 20 degrees Celsius.
• Vishevsky ointment: stored in a dark and cool place.
• Rescuer: at room temperature, out of reach of children.
• Dermazin: at room temperature not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius; out of reach of children.
• Synthomycin ointment: in a cool, dry and dark place, out of the reach of children.
• Tetracycline ointment: in a dry place, out of reach of children, at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius.
• Solcoseryl: at room temperature not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, in a place protected from children.
• Argosulfan: in a dark place, out of reach of children, at a temperature of 5 to 15 degrees Celsius.
• Zinc ointment: in a dark place, out of reach of children and at a temperature not exceeding 15 degrees Celsius.
• Bepanthen: in a dry place, out of reach of children, at a temperature not exceeding 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 dark place, out of the reach of children.
• Furacilin ointment: store at a temperature of 18 to 25 degrees Celsius, out of the reach of children.
• Actovegin: at a temperature not exceeding 8 degrees Celsius; out of the reach of children.
• Ebermin: Store 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 tightly sealed container.
• Ointment for 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 a temperature of up to 25 degrees Celsius.
• Eplan: does not require any specific storage methods, can be stored at room temperature.
• Calendula ointment: in a cool place at a temperature of 8 to 15 degrees Celsius; out of reach of children.

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Best before date

The shelf life of each burn ointment is different.

• Panthenol: two years.
• Levomekol: three and a half years.
• Vishevsky ointment: three years.
• Rescuer: two years.
• Dermazin: three years.
• Syntomycin ointment: two years.
• Tetracycline ointment: three years.
• Solcoseryl: five years.
• Argosulfan: two years.
• Zinc ointment: some manufacturers indicate a shelf life of two years; other manufacturers indicate a shelf life of five years.
• Bepanten: three years.
• Ichthyol ointment: some manufacturers indicate a shelf life of 3 years; other manufacturers indicate a shelf life of 5 years.
• Heparin ointment: three years.
• Furacilin ointment: three years.
• Actovegin: five years.
• Ebermin: Two years.
• Chinese ointment: three years.
• Ointment for burns with propolis: unlimited shelf life.
• Baneocin: some manufacturers indicate the shelf life of the drug as two years, other manufacturers - three years.
• Eplan: five years.
• Calendula ointment: one year for ointment in jars, two years for ointment in tubes.

Price of ointment for burns

The price of burn ointment varies depending on the manufacturer and place of sale (location).

Panthenol: 5% ointment in a tube 35 g – from 27 UAH. 10 kopecks up to 41 UAH 75 kop.

Levomekol:

• 5% ointment in a tube 25 g – 6 UAH. 86 kopecks
• 5% ointment in a tube 40 g – from 4 UAH. 90 kopecks up to 14 UAH 71 kop.

Vishnevsky ointment:

• tube 25 g – from 4 UAH. 73 kopecks up to 5 UAH.15 kop.
• tube 40 g – from 6 UAH. 30 kopecks up to 8 UAH

Rescuer: in a 30 g tube – from 19 UAH 75 kopecks to 61 UAH 06 kopecks.

Dermazin: 1% cream in a tube 50 g – from 61 UAH. up to 127 UAH. 25 kopecks

Syntomycin ointment: liniment 10% 25 g – from 10 UAH 60 kopecks to 14 UAH 13 kopecks.

Tetracycline ointment: 3%, 15 g – from 19 UAH 15 kopecks to 27 UAH 06 kopecks.

Solcoseryl: 5% ointment in a tube of 20 g – from 45 UAH. 10 kopecks up to 74 UAH 84 kopecks

Argosulfan:

• 2% cream in tube 15 g – from 49 UAH. 85 kopecks up to 56 UAH.77 kop.
• 2% cream in tube 40 g – from 57 UAH. 40 kopecks up to 90 UAH.88 kop.

Zinc ointment:

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

Bepanten: 5% ointment in a tube 30 g – from 56 UAH. 80 kop. up to 91 UAH.74 kop.

Ichthyol ointment:

• 10% in a jar of 25 g – from 7 UAH. 13 kopecks up to 10 UAH 39 kopecks
• 10% in a tube of 30 g – from 6 UAH. 05 kop. up to 9 UAH 02 kop.
• 10% in a jar of 30 g – from 5 UAH. 30 kopecks up to 6 UAH 95 kopecks
• 20% in a jar of 25 g – from 7 UAH. 90 kop. to 11 UAH. 16 kopecks

Heparin ointment:

• in a tube 25 g – from 19 UAH.89 kopecks. up to 25 UAH 92 kopecks
• in a jar 25 g – from 16 UAH. 20 kopecks up to 26 UAH 88 kop.

Furacilin ointment: 0.2% – from 11 UAH. 56 kopecks up to 15 UAH.60 kop.

Actovegin:

• 5% in a tube of 20 g – 99 UAH. 14 kopecks
• 5% in a jar 20 g – from 140 UAH. up to 141 UAH. 68 kopecks

Ebermin: 30 g – 200 UAH.

Chinese ointment: 25 g tube - from 31 UAH 78 kopecks to 34 UAH 97 kopecks.

Ointment for burns with propolis: prepared upon individual request, prices vary.

Baneocin:

• in a tube 20 g – from 36 UAH. 25 kopecks up to 51 UAH.16 kop.
• in a jar 20 g – from 29 UAH. 40 kopecks up to 52 UAH 28 kopecks

Eplan:

• liniment in a dropper bottle 20 g - 90 UAH.
• cream in tube 30 g – from 130 UAH. up to 131 UAH.56 kop.

Calendula ointment:

• in a tube 20 g – 5 UAH. 75 kop.
• in a tube 30 g – from 4 UAH. up to 5 UAH 66 kopecks
• in a tube 40 g – 4 UAH. 98 kop.
• in a jar 30 g – from 4 UAH.10 kopecks. up to 4 UAH.46 kop.

Burn ointment is an excellent first aid remedy for burns, as well as a medicine for long-term treatment of various degrees of burns.