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Ugreen
Ugrin is an antiseptic dermatological agent, which is considered to be an antimicrobial medication of plant origin.
Indications Ugreen
There are the following indications for the use of Ugrin:
- acne, inflammation of the sebaceous glands;
- seborrheic lesion of facial skin of various severity or its prevention;
- suppurative inflammatory skin diseases ( pyoderma );
- inflammatory processes on the skin ( dermatitis );
- face skin hygiene.
Ugrin is also indicated for daily care of oily and problem skin, especially in adolescent patients.
In addition, the aseptic properties of Ugrin allow it to be used as a means to reduce the fatness of the facial skin and for the preventive maintenance of normal skin prone to inflammation, blockage of the sebaceous glands and various eruptions of bacterial etiology.
Release form
Ugrin is an alcohol tincture, which is produced in dark glass jars of 100 ml. Each jar is sealed in a cardboard box.
Tincture consists of a number of plant components, supplemented with 40% ethyl alcohol.
The preparation contains:
- raw yarrow 15 mg;
- mint leaves 15 mg;
- Chamomile color 20 mg;
- raw celandine 1 g;
- raw lavender 1 g;
- color of calendula 15 mg;
- the color of tansy is 1.5 g.
Tincture Ugrin is a dark brown liquid with a characteristic aroma.
Pharmacodynamics
Ugrin is an external medication consisting of herbal ingredients. Tincture Ugrin has a significant antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and restoring effect, while it has no damaging effect on the nearest healthy tissues. During the use of the medication, there is no drying of the skin, redness, itching.
However, the mechanism of the therapeutic effect of this phytopreparation can be briefly described, since it is based on the total action of the substances of medicinal plants that make up its composition: chamomile, yarrow, calendula, tansy, peppermint, lavender and celandine.
Azulene and salicylic acid chamomile, chamazulum yarrow, phytoncides and succinic acid celandine are known for their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Bacteriostatic activity is possessed by terpents, flavonoids and organic carboxylic acids of calendula and tansy. The coumarin metabolite umbelliferone contained in lavender disrupts the integrity of the outer membrane of cells of such gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria as Streptococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus aureus, Propionibacterium acnes, Clostridium perfringes, Candida albicans, and others.
Compounds of chlorogenic acid, which are present in significant quantities in mint leaves, reduce the activity of cellular enzymes that provide the synthesis of structural elements of many strains of bacteria. Antiseptic, astringent and drying effect of zinc compounds, which are rich in these plants.
The mechanism of the action of the Ugrin gel, which is made on the basis of the Ugrin tincture, is enhanced by the introduction of the antiseptic drug chlorhexidine (active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria Treponema pallidum, Chlamydia spp., Ureaplasma spp., Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Gardnerella vaginalis and herpes virus), and preservatives-antiseptic nipagin and nipazal.
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics Ugrin to the end has not been studied. It is known that the drug is well perceived by tissues, positively affects the condition of the skin, does not contribute to the loss of moisture by the skin.
In most cases, the effect of using Ugrin occurs after 3-5 days of treatment.
Use Ugreen during pregnancy
The use of Ugrin during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not welcome, as there is currently no reliable information that this medication is safe for the unborn child and does not affect the course of pregnancy.
The question of the use of the drug Ugrin by pregnant women must necessarily be discussed with the doctor.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of Ugrin are:
- propensity to allergy to any of the components of the drug;
- children's age (up to 12 years);
- pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding (studies of the effect of the drug during pregnancy have not been conducted).
If you doubt the possibility of using the drug for one reason or another, you should consult your doctor.
Side effects Ugreen
Side effects from the use of the drug Ugrin not observed. The agent is positively tolerated by any categories of patients.
The exception is the case of a possible allergic reaction to any of the ingredients of the drug Ugrin. If this happens, the use of the drug should be discontinued and seek medical help.
Dosing and administration
Ugrin is used strictly externally. Dilute and mix the drug with any other remedy is not recommended.
With this medicine, moisten the cotton pad and proceed to soft rubbing of the affected and problem areas of the skin. After applying the product, do not rinse your face with water or use other lotions, liquids and cosmetics for 2 hours.
If there are blackheads on the surface of the skin, they can not be opened and squeezed out.
To enhance the effectiveness of treatment, patients are recommended in the morning and in the evening for a contrast wash using a baby soap. The duration of drug therapy and the frequency of its administration should be determined by the doctor on an individual basis.
As a rule, patients with acne and seborrhoea use Ugrin prescribed up to 5 times a day.
Duration of the procedure - from 3-4 days to 2 weeks. If necessary, repeat therapy can be given 2 weeks after the end of the last course.
In inflammatory processes in the skin, the drug is used for at least 1 month, about 4 times a day. An additional therapeutic course may be prescribed.
With a view of prophylaxis for maintenance of a healthy face skin Ugrin apply daily 1-2 times a day.
Interactions with other drugs
When using any other medicamentous external means against the background of the use of the medication Ugrin it is necessary to get obligatory consultation of the doctor. Ugrin in combination with other anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agents enhances the effect of antiseptic.