Levomekol ointment

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Levomekol

Description current as of 07/24/2015

  • Latin name: Levomekol
  • ATX code: D03AX
  • Active ingredient: Dioxomethyltetrahydropyrimidinum + Chloramphenicol (Chloramphenicolum)
  • Manufacturer: OJSC “Nizhpharm” (Russia), PAT Chemical Plant “Chervona Zirka” (Ukraine)

Composition of Levomekol

The ointment contains the tissue regeneration stimulator Dioxomethyltetrahydropyrimidine at a concentration of 4.0 g per 100 g and the antibiotic chloramphenicol at a concentration of 0.75 g per 100 g.

Table of contents:

Excipients: polyethylene oxides 400 and 1500.

Release form

Ointment. External therapy agent. It is a white (slightly yellowish) substance. Packaged in 40 g tubes, as well as 100 or 1000 g in dark glass jars.

pharmachologic effect

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The product is a combined composition for topical use. Relieves inflammation, is active against Gram (+) and Gram (-) bacteria: Staphylococcus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Without damaging cell membranes, chloramphenicol easily and deeply penetrates tissues, while stimulating their regeneration.

The antimicrobial effect persists, including in the presence of necrotic masses and purulent discharge.

Indications for use: what is Levomekol ointment used for?

The drug perfectly relieves inflammation and draws out pus. Indications for the use of Levomekol are purulent (including those infected with mixed microflora) wounds in the first phase (inflammation phase) of the wound process.

Levomekol is used as an ointment for healing wounds and bedsores, as an ointment for boils, used for advanced forms of hemorrhoids, calluses, herpes (for herpes, the remedy is prescribed for suppuration of ulcers - the drug helps to cleanse them and promote faster healing), for purulent inflammation in the outer part of the ear canal, as well as for the treatment of purulent acne.

The ointment is also prescribed as a local treatment for lymph nodes when they are inflamed (acute and chronic lymphadenitis). The main treatment is aimed at eliminating lymphadenopathy.

The patient is prescribed antiallergic and restorative drugs, vitamins, and calcium gluconate. In some cases, surgery to open the abscess and antibacterial and detoxification therapy may be required.

Use of Levomekol for a runny nose

The annotation contains no instructions regarding the use of the drug for the treatment of colds, so its use for a runny nose is possible only with the approval of the attending physician.

Nasal ointment for runny nose and sinusitis is used in cases where the cause of the disease is a bacterial infection. Since it is possible to determine at home what exactly triggered the disease, prescribing an antibiotic is only possible based on the results of appropriate tests.

Why does Levomekol ointment help in dentistry?

The drug has proven itself in the treatment of purulent wounds in the oral cavity. The ointment is effective for:

In surgical dentistry, it is used during implantation and extraction of teeth as a means of helping to relieve painful symptoms and reduce swelling of tissues.

Levomekol in gynecology and urology

In gynecology, the drug is used as a local wound-healing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent after childbirth and operations.

Some doctors consider it advisable to prescribe Levomekol to suppress pathogenic microflora in colpitis.

Is it possible to smear Levomekol on a tattoo?

This question is often asked by people who have recently gotten a tattoo. Experts say that drugs that have a wound-healing effect (especially if they contain an antibiotic) stimulate the skin’s immunity, which is why the pigment is perceived by the body as a foreign body and is more actively rejected by the skin.

If there is no inflammation, it is optimal to use D-Panthenol ointment, Bepanten Plus or a special healing ointment Tat Wax to treat the tattoo. The use of Levomekol is allowed only for inflammation and suppuration.

Contraindications

The drug has the following contraindications:

Side effects

Sometimes general weakness may appear.

Such symptoms are a reason to stop treatment with Levomekol and consult a doctor.

The use of Levomekol in the form of vaginal tampons can cause the development of candidiasis, and therefore the drug is contraindicated for thrush.

Levomekol ointment, instructions for use

The ointment is intended for the treatment of adult patients and children over 3 years of age.

Levomekol is applied to an open wound using a sterile napkin or cotton wool: the napkin/cotton is soaked in ointment, applied to the affected area (loosely fill the wound with napkins), and then secured with a plaster or bandage.

The ointment is also used in the same way for boils: after the surface of the boil has been treated with an antiseptic, gauze soaked in Levomekol is applied to it and the bandage is secured with a plaster.

Also, the medicine can be injected into purulent cavities with a syringe through a drainage tube (catheter). In this case, the ointment is preheated to 35-36°C.

Dressings are carried out daily until the wound is completely cleared of necrotic masses and pus. If the wound surface is extensive, the daily dose of ointment in terms of chloramphenicol should not exceed 3 g.

Levomekol is used for 4 days from the first day of the lesion. Due to the hyperosmolar base, the drug cannot be used for longer than 5-7 days, since in this case it can provoke osmotic shock in intact cells.

From 5-7 days of treatment, the patient is transferred to medications that restore the integrity of damaged tissues.

Levomekol for calluses

The ointment is often used to treat calluses. Open, burst calluses are treated with the product every 2-3 hours (preferably under a bandage).

If the callus is watery, it is carefully pierced with a sterile needle in 2 places (having previously disinfected the puncture site with a solution of brilliant green or iodine), and then, carefully pressing a cotton pad, the liquid is removed from it. After this, the callus is generously lubricated with Levomekol, and the leg is bandaged.

Levomekol for runny nose, sinusitis, ear inflammation

In case of purulent inflammation localized on the outer side of the ear canal, a flagellum twisted from sterile gauze should be soaked in ointment and placed in the ear of the watch. In a similar way, Levomekol is used for purulent sinusitis.

When you have a runny nose (if the mucus is thick, green and difficult to clear), doctors sometimes advise inserting thick cotton swabs soaked in ointment into the nasal passages. The duration of the procedure is 4 hours.

Method of use in dentistry

In case of lesions of the oral mucosa, when removing or implanting teeth, the drug is rubbed into the affected tissues with light circular movements. It is recommended to use the ointment 2-3 times a day.

After treating the wound, you should not eat, drink or rinse your mouth for half an hour.

Instructions for use of Levomekol in gynecology and urology

For gynecological diseases, Levomekol is applied to a sterile swab and injected into the area of ​​damaged tissue. Tampons are made from sterile gauze; when inserted, the tip of the gauze should remain outside (this will make it easier to remove the tampon).

Tampons/dressings are changed daily, because... they become saturated with tissue decay products and pus.

The drug can also be injected into the wound area using a syringe. Before administration, it is warmed to body temperature.

For cervical erosion, the ointment should be used with great caution and only after the woman has undergone a complete examination. Levomekol heals wounds well, but the methyluracil it contains can cause the development of a tumor process.

The medicine is used only after cytological examination and colposcopy.

For balanoposthitis, treatment is carried out in compliance with certain rules. The best therapeutic effect can be achieved only if the ointment is applied to areas of the body that have been cleared of plaque and pus.

For washing, use a weak solution of potassium permanganate. After washing, the affected area is dried and treated with ointment (Levomekol is applied in a thin layer).

The procedure is repeated 1 to 3 times during the day. The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor.

Levomekol ointment for hemorrhoids

The use of ointment for hemorrhoids allows you to:

  • eliminate microbes that are potential infectious agents;

increase local immune defense (thanks to this, the body is more actively involved in fighting infection);

  • accelerate the cleansing of wounds on hemorrhoids from decay products formed as a result of the inflammatory process;
  • enhance protein synthesis in the cells of the mucous membrane and venous walls of the rectum, thus accelerating the healing processes;
  • reduce the likelihood of complications that manifest themselves in the form of local intoxication;
  • relieve pain, swelling, itching and burning;
  • dry the damaged tissue (the product has proven itself in the treatment of weeping hemorrhoids).

    • The above properties of Levomekol make it advisable to use it not only in the early stages of the pathological process, but also to stabilize the patient’s condition after surgical removal of hemorrhoids, as well as in cases where the disease occurs with complications.

    Before applying the ointment, the anal area is washed with clean, cool water and dried with a towel. It is recommended to apply Levomekol to hemorrhoids before bedtime. The anus area is covered with a clean piece of gauze.

    Treatment is carried out over a 10-day course. During this period, the exacerbation of the disease enters the remission phase. Longer use is possible only after consultation with a doctor.

    It is impossible to completely cure hemorrhoids with Levomekol alone; therapy must be comprehensive.

    Levomekol for burns

    The main active component of the drug is chloramphenicol (chloramphenicol), which is a universal antimicrobial agent.

    Chloramphenicol is effective against many strains of bacteria, as well as certain viruses.

    Stimulation of the immune system is no less important for burns. Methyluracil, which is part of the ointment, stimulates the formation of interferon and leukocytes. Interferon has immunostimulating and antiviral effects, and leukocytes protect the body from pathogens.

    Methyluracil also affects cell division and growth, which speeds up tissue restoration in the affected area.

    Excipients (the basis of the drug) increase the effectiveness of the active ingredients, especially in the presence of necrotic masses and pus.

    The drug disinfects and restores damaged tissue well, reduces swelling, and stops the purulent process. Due to the fact that it is water-based, it is quickly absorbed into fabrics and is easily washed off.

    This allows the use of Levomekol ointment for burns of any degree (including 3rd and 4th, which are accompanied by massive necrosis with tissue decay), however, in severe cases, the drug is prescribed as an additional remedy against the background of general therapy.

    Before using Levomekol for burns, the affected surface is washed and then covered with a napkin soaked in ointment. Dressings are changed up to 5 times a day.

    Levomekol for acne

    The ointment is also often used for acne on the face. The product is applied pointwise to especially large purulent pimples (preferably before bedtime).

    After the abscess has opened, Levomekol is applied to the wound area.

    Use of ointment in veterinary medicine

    Indications for use in veterinary practice are purulent wounds infected with mixed microflora and other purulent-inflammatory processes (for example, infectious otitis media or severe forms of acute inflammation of the anal glands in dogs).

    The ointment is applied topically and externally. Sterile gauze napkins soaked in it are applied to the wound surface and secured with a bandage. The drug, preheated to the animal’s body temperature (35-40°C), is injected into the purulent cavities using a syringe.

    Dressings are done every day until the wound is clean.

    For infectious inflammation of the mucous membranes and skin, the ointment is applied to the affected area in a thin layer 1-2 times a day. until complete recovery. The drug can be used either separately or as an addition to the main treatment.

    Overdose

    In case of overdose, the manifestations of adverse reactions may increase.

    Long-term (more than 5-7 days in a row) external use often provokes the development of contact sensitization, which can cause hypersensitivity reactions with the next use of ointments or dosage forms for systemic use that contain dioxomethyltetrahydropyrimidine and chloramphenicol.

    Interaction

    The simultaneous use of Levomekol ointment with drugs that inhibit hematopoiesis: cytostatics, sulfonamides, pyrazolone derivatives should be avoided.

    Terms of sale

    Storage conditions

    Store at temperatures below 25°C. Keep away from children.

    Best before date

    special instructions

    The use of the drug can lead to an increase in the reactive sensitivity of the skin, which is subsequently accompanied by hypersensitivity reactions when using Levomekol or dioxomethyltetrahydropyrimidine with chloramphenicol in the form of systemic dosage forms.

    If it is necessary to use the ointment for more than 30 days in a row, monitoring of a clinical analysis of peripheral blood is required.

    Avoid contact of the product with mucous membranes and eyes.

    Is Levomekol an antibiotic or not?

    The drug is considered an antibiotic because, in addition to the wound-healing substance, it also contains the antimicrobial drug chloramphenicol.

    Analogues of Levomekol

    In gynecology and for hemorrhoids, Methyluracil suppositories can be used as an analogue of the drug in some cases.

    Levomekol or Vishnevsky ointment - which is better?

    Levomekol is prescribed mainly for the treatment of severely inflamed, festering, infected wounds (in the wound inflammation phase). Vishnevsky ointment, according to Wikipedia, is used mainly in the regeneration phase of the wound process: balsamic liniment stimulates tissue repair and granulation in a regenerating wound.

    Liniment is contraindicated in cases of unsanitized purulent processes (felon, boil, carbuncle, etc.), however, use in these cases makes it possible to speed up the abscess and cleaning of the wound in the future.

    The antiseptic contained in Vishnevsky's ointment penetrates the skin in concentrations insufficient for a bactericidal effect. Tar and castor oil stimulate local blood circulation in the suppurating area and inflammation. The course of the pathological process is aggravated by increased pain, expansion of the purulent cavity and accumulation of exudate.

    Vishnevsky ointment is hydrophobic, therefore its use for the treatment of purulent wounds does not allow for normal outflow of wound secretions, and its antimicrobial component is not released and does not have the necessary effect.

    Levomekol is a hydrophilic, water-soluble substance. The antibiotic it contains easily transfers from the ointment to the wound. The osmotic activity of the drug is several times greater than the effect of a hypertonic solution and lasts from 20 to 24 hours. In this regard, for an effective effect on the wound surface, 1 dressing per day is sufficient.

    What to choose, Ichthyol ointment or Levomekol?

    The product regulates vascular tone and has a beneficial effect on inflamed skin and subcutaneous layers. Indications for the use of “ichthyolka” are skin diseases, arthritis and neuralgia.

    Thus, the drugs have different indications for use, which makes their comparison incorrect.

    For children

    In pediatrics, the drug is prescribed to children over 3 years of age.

    Levomekol during pregnancy and breastfeeding

    The use of ointment during pregnancy and lactation is possible in cases where, in the opinion of the doctor, the positive effect for the mother outweighs the risks for the fetus/child.

    For breastfeeding women, the drug can be recommended for treating cracked nipples.

    Reviews of Levomekol ointment

    It is very difficult to find frankly bad reviews about Levomekol. The drug is deservedly considered the favorite ointment of surgeons. The water base allows it to treat infected wounds from the first days of the development of the pathological process. The ointment effectively fights microbes, reduces exudation and swelling, and helps remove pus and necrotic masses.

    The ointment is used in surgery, gynecology, dentistry, urology, and as a remedy for hemorrhoids in proctology (compresses with Levomekol for hemorrhoids accelerate the remission of an aggravated disease and prevent the development of its complications).

    Levomekol ointment has also proven itself to be effective against acne. Reviews and photographs allow us to conclude that the drug really quickly and effectively copes with inflamed purulent pimples.

    As an analogue of the ointment, the atraumatic ointment dressing VoskoPran with levomekol can be used.

    How much does Levomekol ointment cost?

    The price of Levomekol ointment in Moscow is from 46 rubles. The price of Levomekol in Ukraine is from 7.2 UAH.

    An ointment dressing with levomekol VoskoPran can be purchased for an average of 320 rubles. for package No. 5. The average cost of the same package in Ukrainian pharmacies is UAH.

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    Thanks for the detailed article. Comparison with other drugs, answers to questions. One of the best sites.

    I have been using Levomekol ointment for forty years now. She did not let me down when, while feeding, my daughter injured my breast with her teeth, when diaper rash appeared on the child’s legs in the heat. When grandfather's old wound began to fester and when the dog was bitten by a snake. This ointment helped, I just didn’t have anything else at hand. There was no need, thank you, Levomikol!

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    What does Levomekol ointment help with: instructions for use

    Levomekol is a combined drug for external use with antibacterial and regenerating effects.

    It contains chloramphenicol and methyluracil. Due to the combined action of these components, an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect develops at the site of application of the ointment. It is used directly at the site of the pathological process (usually in wounds); can also be used in abdominal surgery by administering the drug through drainage tubes.

    The drug has found wide use in purulent surgery in the treatment of inflammatory and infectious processes.

    Clinical and pharmacological group

    A combined drug for topical use that has anti-inflammatory (dehydrating) and antimicrobial effects.

    Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies

    Dispensed without a doctor's prescription.

    How much does Levomekol ointment cost? The average price in pharmacies is 140 rubles.

    Release form and composition

    Levomekol is available in the form of an ointment for external use. One gram of the drug contains 7.5 mg of chloramphenicol and 40 mg of methyluracil. The ointment has a thick consistency and a light yellow tint. One tube contains 40 mg of the drug.

    • The product contains chloramphenicol and methyluracil. 1 g contains components in the amount of 0.0075 g and 0.04 g (respectively). The ointment is made on the basis of polyethylene oxide.

    Pharmacological effect

    What does it help with? Levomekol is an external combined agent that has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and regenerating effects. Due to the content of chloramphenicol, the drug has an antimicrobial effect. The ointment is effective against resistant gram-negative microbes (staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli).

    Methyluracil has a regenerating effect, capable of penetrating deep into tissues to activate the synthesis of new cells and metabolic processes at the cellular level. This leads to rapid wound healing and tissue restoration. The substance also has anti-edematous activity - it can eliminate excess fluid in tissues.

    Methyluracil can activate the synthesis of interferon, which has antiviral activity. Therefore, Levomekol has a pronounced immunostimulating effect. The anti-inflammatory effect of the ointment is due to a combination of antibacterial and anti-edematous effects.

    The active ingredients of the ointment are able to penetrate into the deep layers of the dermis without damaging cell membranes. Moreover, the presence of pus or a large accumulation of dead cells in the wound will not reduce the effectiveness of Levomekol.

    Indications for use

    Thanks to chloramphenicol, which is part of the composition, the ointment has a powerful antimicrobial effect, destroying many types of bacteria. Another effective component of the drug is methyluracil, which stimulates tissue regeneration and accelerates wound healing.

    Why is Levomekol ointment prescribed? The indications for use are as follows:

    The drug treats ulcers that fester during herpes, is used for balanoposthitis, cystitis, purulent inflammation of the outer part of the ear canal, lymphadenitis, and in the postpartum period (in the presence of cracks and tears). The product has proven its effectiveness in eliminating inflammation in the oral cavity in dentistry. Levomekol is used to reduce tissue swelling and relieve pain during dental implantation and extraction.

    Contraindications

    When using Levomekol, you should absolutely refuse to use other similar ointments and medications. Be careful not to get the product into your eyes or esophagus. In case of contact, rinse eyes with plenty of running water.

    If the ointment gets into the stomach, it should be immediately rinsed with water with the addition of several tablets of activated carbon.

    Use during pregnancy and lactation

    The use of ointment during pregnancy and lactation is possible in cases where, in the opinion of the doctor, the positive effect for the mother outweighs the risks for the fetus/child.

    For breastfeeding women, the drug can be recommended for treating cracked nipples.

    Dosage and method of administration

    The instructions for use indicate: Levomekol ointment is used externally, carefully filling all necrotizing areas of purulent wounds. It is advisable to use sterile gauze wipes soaked in ointment.

    To fill hard-to-reach purulent cavities, the drug can be administered using a syringe through a catheter or drainage tube, after preheating the ointment to a temperature of °C.

    The dressings should be changed once a day for the period necessary to completely stop the purulent-necrotic process.

    Side effects

    The drug in question belongs to the group of low-reactogenic drugs. As a consequence, side effects are only nominally present. The active ingredients provoke only local allergic manifestations and reactions:

    Some patients develop a feeling of general weakness. The symptoms listed above are a strong argument for refusing to use Levomekol. When using vaginal tampons, candidiasis may occur.

    Overdose

    No overdoses were observed.

    special instructions

    Before starting to use Levomekol ointment, you must carefully read the instructions for the drug.

    It is important to use the drug in outpatient or inpatient treatment in a medical facility, especially if it is necessary to administer the ointment into the purulent cavity under aseptic conditions to prevent bacterial infection.

    Drug interactions

    Levomecol should not be used simultaneously with other ointments of similar action: in this case, the effectiveness of both drugs will be reduced. Does not interact with oral medications, as it bypasses the circulatory system.

    Reviews

    We have selected some reviews from people who have used Levomekol ointment:

    1. Olga . I know that Levomekol is often used in gynecology. I tried the product on myself 10 years ago, when my stitches came apart after childbirth. The ointment heals perfectly, as if it draws out all the sores. Reviews from other women will confirm my words. I used the ointment several times after opening boils on my teenage son. The wounds healed quickly, without complications.
    2. Tatiana . I am very pleased with the use of Levomekol ointment. I suffered from hemorrhoids for several years. As prescribed by the doctor, I used an ointment that relieved inflammation and killed pathogenic microflora.
    3. Anatoly. A few months ago I got a burn on my hand. The wound began to fester. With the help of Levomekol ointment, it was possible in a short time not only to cleanse the wound of pus, but also to significantly heal it.
    4. Sasha . The surgeon applied ointment with levomekol to my ripening boil, plus antibiotics (Augmentin), plus brewer's yeast. And there was no need to open it - the purulent core came out on its own, then dressings were applied and the wound cleared. So applying it to the ulcers helps soften the skin above the pus and breaks through on its own, without the help of a scalpel.

    Analogs

    Levomekol has drugs that are synonyms, that is, drugs that contain the same chemical compounds as active ingredients. The following drugs are synonymous with Levomekol:

    • Levomethyl ointment, used externally;
    • Netran ointment is used externally.

    In addition to synonyms, Levomekol ointment has analogues - medications that have similar effects and therapeutic effects, but contain other substances as active ingredients. The following drugs are analogues of Levomekol ointment:

    1. Salicylic-zinc paste with chloramphenicol, applied externally.
    2. Levosin ointment, external.
    3. Lingezin ointment, external.
    4. Protegentin ointment, external.
    5. Streptonitol ointment, external.
    6. Ointment Fastin 1, external.
    7. Fugentin drops are used for instillation into the nasal passages and ears.

    Before using analogues, consult your doctor.

    What is better - Levomekol or Vishnevsky ointment?

    The drugs have completely different principles of action. Vishnevsky ointment is effective in the regeneration phase of the wound process and cannot be used if the patient has festering and severely inflamed wounds.

    Despite the fact that Vishnevsky ointment contains an antiseptic, its concentration is not enough to provide a full bactericidal effect. And tar and castor oil not only do not relieve inflammation, but also aggravate the situation by stimulating blood circulation in the affected area.

    Storage conditions and shelf life

    The shelf life of Levomekol ointment is 3.5 years from the date of manufacture. The drug must be stored at a temperature not exceeding +30º C out of the reach of children.

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    I have had skin problems since childhood. Purulent inflammations appear very often. As a child, I was very tormented by boils, now various purulent wounds appear regularly. The only remedy that has saved me from this whole matter for many years is levomekol, which quickly and effectively eliminates both the cause and the consequences of inflammation. I used Vishnevsky ointment before, but the effect was clearly not the same. + clogs pores, which complicates the healing process.

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    Levomekol ointment - what helps

    For proper use, the patient should know what Levomekol ointment is – what it helps with, what the drug’s indications and contraindications are. A universal topical remedy has an antimicrobial and bactericidal effect, relieves inflammation, and accelerates tissue regeneration. The drug has proven itself in the treatment of staphylococcal infections, hemorrhoids, burns and many other diseases.

    Levomekol ointment - what it helps with (indications for use)

    The topical drug, without harming biological membranes, penetrates deep into the skin tissue and has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. The healing properties of the ointment remain in the purulent and necrotic masses. An effective remedy used in the treatment of:

    • Bedsores and trophic ulcers. The ointment accelerates the regeneration of damaged tissue, cleanses the wound of pus, and relieves swelling.
    • Hemorrhoids. The product applied to hemorrhoids has an anti-inflammatory effect. After 10 days of using Levomekol ointment, the remission stage begins.
    • Runny nose. The drug cleanses and softens the nasal passages. After rubbing the ointment into the membrane of the nostrils, you should tilt your head back and wait until Levomekol dissolves.
    • Rashes, pimples, boils. To cleanse the skin, apply a little medicine to the problem area and cover it with a band-aid.
    • Periodontal disease and stomatitis. Levomekol ointment can be used for tooth extraction or implantation. The drug relieves swelling and reduces pain.
    • Sinusitis and ear inflammation. A gauze tourniquet soaked in the product is inserted into the ear canal of the watch. Treatment of sinusitis is performed in a similar way.
    • Burns. The product has an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect, accelerates the recovery of damaged areas. The drug is used even for 3rd and 4th degree burns.
    • Wounds, stitches, traumatic injuries. The product disinfects, removes pus and accelerates healing.

    The disinfecting and cleansing properties of Levomekol ointment sometimes cause pain.

    Methods of using the product

    An effective drug is applied to the skin and covered with cloth or gauze. Treatment of the damaged area is carried out until the wound is completely cleansed of pus. Levomekol ointment is recommended to be applied 1-2 times a day, the course lasts 5-10 days.

    Features of using the drug:

    • It is advisable to treat purulent acne at night and cover it with a band-aid. After removing the boil, the problem area must be treated with ointment; if necessary, the composition can be placed in the hole that appears. After removing the pus, the medicine has a bactericidal and healing effect.
    • To treat ear inflammation, you need to make a thin tourniquet of gauze or bandage and lubricate it with Levomekol. The resulting tampon should be inserted into the ear canal for 12 hours. For sinusitis, a tourniquet is placed in the sinuses.
    • For bedsores, puncture wounds, cuts, eczema and torn calluses, apply the ointment to the damaged area in a thin layer.
    • Extensive wounds should be filled with wipes soaked in the composition and secured with a bandage. The tampon changes as pus and necrotic masses accumulate.
    • In narrow and deep wounds into which it is impossible to insert a napkin, the ointment is supplied using a catheter. To do this, use a syringe filled with the composition and connected to a drainage tube. The ointment reaches the very bottom of the wound.
    • The composition is not recommended for use simultaneously with other topical medications.
    • It is necessary to treat damaged areas daily until the necrotic and purulent masses are completely removed. If the procedure was skipped, further dressings are performed as scheduled.
    • Avoid contact of the composition with the eyes and inside the body. If the ointment is swallowed, it is necessary to rinse the stomach with water and activated charcoal. Clean running water is used to remove ointment from the eyes and mucous membranes.

    On average, the duration of treatment with Levomekol ointment is 5-10 days. In case of severe damage to the skin or mucous membrane, the duration of the course increases.

    The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient and the disease.

    Contraindications and side effects

    Levomekol ointment is a low-reactogenic agent that has a minimal list of side effects. The drug causes minor allergic reactions. The patient may experience itching, hives, redness, or a rash. Most often, the cause of side effects is chloramphenicol, an antibiotic contained in the product. Also, the use of the ointment is contraindicated for people sensitive to the components of the drug.

    Levomekol is prohibited for use for psoriasis and fungal infections.

    The ointment, applied topically, can be used to treat children, nursing and pregnant women. For minor injuries, the product does not have a systemic effect, since it is not absorbed into the blood.

    Pregnant and lactating women can use the drug for:

    • Cuts, abrasions, small wounds;
    • Minor burns;
    • Mosquito bites;
    • Treatment of sinusitis;
    • Ingrown toenails;
    • Inflammation;
    • Acne.

    Despite the absence of contraindications, it is recommended to consult a doctor before using the drug.

    A safe product suitable for treating children and even infants. The ointment is used to treat abrasions, insect bites, bruises, small cuts, ulcers, pimples, and prevent suppuration. The injection and vaccination sites are lubricated with an antiseptic. The ointment also prevents rotting and inflammation of damaged nails and accelerates the regeneration process.

    Composition of the drug

    Levomekol is a white or yellow product with a uniform structure. The drug is available in tubes (40 g) or jars (100 g).

    The product includes:

    • Methyluracil. This is a reparative that accelerates tissue restoration and healing.
    • Polyethylene oxide 1500 and 400. Substances increase the rate of absorption of the ointment and affect the uniform distribution of active elements.
    • Chloramphenicol. It is an antibiotic with antimicrobial properties.

    Levomekol is a low-hazard substance. According to GOST, the drug has a hazard class of 4.

    Storage and purchase

    You can find the product in any pharmacy or online store. The ointment is available without a doctor's prescription. The cost of the drug in Russian pharmacies ranges from 107 to 127 rubles per tube weighing 40 grams. Depending on the region, the price of the ointment may vary.

    The shelf life of the composition is 3.5 years from the date of release. It is recommended to store the product in a dry place at a temperature of 15-18°. Incorrect content of the drug leads to loss of medicinal properties.

    Levomekol ointment is an effective and universal remedy that should be in every first aid kit. The composition, thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, can replace several drugs at once. Patients using the ointment noted the healing properties of the composition, reasonable price and lack of side effects.

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    Levomekol - instructions for use, reviews, analogues, price

    Composition of Levomekol ointment

    Scope of application and therapeutic effects

    Indications and contraindications

    2. Trophic ulcers.

    3. Boils and any other purulent skin diseases.

    Levomekol - instructions for use

    Levomekol during pregnancy and children

    1. For the treatment of sinusitis and otitis media.

    2. For treating cuts, abrasions, mosquito and midge bites, minor burns, ingrown nails, inflammation after trimming manicure, etc.

    Side effects

    Treatment with Levomekol ointment

    Pimples

    Levomekol for lips

    Boils

    1. Treat the skin of the abscess from the edges to the center with a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine or 70% alcohol. Then apply ointment to the boil, cover the area with a piece of cotton wool and apply a bandage (if possible). Carry out this treatment 2-3 times a day. At night, apply a fresh bandage with Levomekol.

    2. After opening the abscess and leaving the rod, treat the wound with hydrogen peroxide or alcohol. After this, apply Levomekol directly into the wound, cover it with a gauze cloth, also soaked in ointment, and apply a bandage. The treatment should be carried out 2 times a day until the wound is completely healed and the skin is restored.

    Levomekol for stitches

    1. Wash the perineum with laundry soap.

    2. Treat with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or furatsilin.

    3. Dry with a soft towel or natural clean cloth.

    4. Lie down with your legs spread for 10 - 15 minutes so that the skin of the perineum dries well.

    5. Then apply Levomekol ointment liberally to a gauze napkin and apply it to the seams.

    6. You can apply several napkins if necessary.

    7. Then put on clean swimming trunks made of natural fabric with a pad.

    8. Leave the napkin with Levomekol for 2 – 6 hours, then remove it.

    Tampons with Levomekol

    1. Inflammatory erosion of the cervix.

    2. Inflammation of the uterine appendages (ovaries, fallopian tubes).

    3. Divergence of vaginal sutures after ruptures during childbirth or operations.

    Wound treatment

    Levomekol in the nose (for sinusitis) and in the ear

    Haemorrhoids

    Balanoposthitis

    Burns

    Analogs

    • Levomethyl ointment, used externally;
    • Netran ointment is used externally.

    In addition to synonyms, Levomekol ointment has analogues - medications that have similar effects and therapeutic effects, but contain other substances as active ingredients. The following drugs are analogues of Levomekol ointment:

    • Salicylic-zinc paste with chloramphenicol, applied externally.
    • Levosin ointment, external.
    • Lingezin ointment, external.
    • Protegentin ointment, external.
    • Streptonitol ointment, external.
    • Ointment Fastin 1, external.
    • Fugentin drops are used for instillation into the nasal passages and ears.

    Reviews

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    Levosin or Levomekol?

    Voskopran with Levomekol

    • purulent and infected wound surfaces;
    • trophic ulcers;
    • bedsores;
    • diaper rash;
    • temperature, chemical or radiation burns of 1, 2, 3 degrees;
    • frostbite;
    • purulent and inflammatory lesions of the skin.

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    Levomekol: instructions for use

    Levomekol ointment is a medicinal product for external use. It has an antibacterial and wound-healing effect, and is used to treat open wounds with a purulent-necrotic process in them.

    Release form and composition

    Levomekol ointment has a white color and a dense consistency, which becomes liquid at human body temperature (about +37º C). The main active ingredients of the drug are chloramphenicol and methyluracil, their content in 1 g of ointment is 7.5 mg and 40 mg, respectively.

    Levomekol ointment is contained in an amount of 40 g in an aluminum tube. There is also packaging of 100 g and 1000 g in dark glass bottles of the appropriate volume. The cardboard pack contains an aluminum tube or a dark glass bottle, as well as instructions for use of the drug.

    pharmachologic effect

    The presence of the main active ingredients in Levomekol ointment, chloramphenicol and methyluracil, provides several therapeutic effects of the drug, which include:

    • Anti-inflammatory effect – reducing the severity of the inflammatory reaction.
    • Reducing tissue swelling due to local dehydrating effects and reducing the volume of free intercellular fluid.
    • Antimicrobial effect - chloramphenicol is an antibiotic, it stops the growth and reproduction, and also leads to the death of gram-positive (streptococci, staphylococci) and gram-negative (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Proteus) bacteria, which mainly leads to the development of a purulent process.
    • Regenerating effect - due to the content of methyluracil in the drug, Levomekol ointment accelerates the processes of regeneration (healing) of tissue in the damaged area.

    The severity of the effects of Levomekol ointment does not decrease in the presence of pus and necrotic masses (consisting of dead tissue of the wound area, as well as bacteria).

    After applying Levomekol ointment to the skin of the wound area, it acquires a liquid consistency and penetrates well into the damaged tissue, where it has a therapeutic effect. There is no data on the absorption of active substances into the systemic circulation.

    Indications for use

    The use of Levomekol ointment is indicated for the complex treatment of various wounds, the regeneration of which is complicated by the addition of a secondary bacterial infection and the development of a purulent process.

    Contraindications for use

    An absolute contraindication for the use of Levomekol ointment is individual intolerance or hypersensitivity to its components.

    Directions for use and doses

    Levomekol ointment is applied externally when dressing wounds once a day. Gauze turundas are impregnated with the drug, which is then used to fill the wound during dressing. Levomekol ointment can also be injected directly into the purulent cavities of the human body through a catheter. Before use, it is advisable to warm the drug to a temperature of at least +35º C. The duration of use of Levomekol ointment is determined by a decrease in the amount of pus, necrotic masses in the wound, as well as its healing.

    Side effects

    In general, Levomekol ointment is well tolerated. Sometimes it is possible to develop local allergic reactions after its use, which include the appearance of a rash, itching or burning.

    special instructions

    Before starting to use Levomekol ointment, you must carefully read the instructions for the drug. It is important to use the drug in outpatient or inpatient treatment in a medical facility, especially if it is necessary to administer the ointment into the purulent cavity under aseptic conditions to prevent bacterial infection. In the pharmacy chain, Levomekol ointment is sold without a doctor's prescription.

    Overdose

    Cases of significantly exceeding the recommended therapeutic dose have not been reported to date.

    Analogs of Levomekol ointment

    For Levomekol ointment, the composition and clinical therapeutic effect are similar to the drugs Netran and Levomethyl.

    Terms and conditions of storage

    The shelf life of Levomekol ointment is 3.5 years from the date of manufacture. The drug must be stored at a temperature not exceeding +30º C out of the reach of children.

    Levomekol ointment price

    The average price of one tube of Levomekol ointment containing 40 g in Moscow pharmacies fluctuates within rubles.

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    Levomekol ointment - what is it used for?

    Levomekol (levomecol, levomekol) is an ointment for external use, known for its wound-healing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Despite its wide spectrum of action and high efficiency, Levomekol is accessible to everyone. So, what does the remedy help with and why is it so popular?

    Levomekol has a wide range of applications

    Release form and composition of Levomekol ointment

    The medicine is available in the form of a white ointment with a uniform consistency. Levomekol is packaged in dark glass jars or aluminum tubes.

    The drug contains the antibiotic chloramphenicol, the active substance dioxomethyltetrahydropyrimidine and auxiliary components (polyethylene oxides).

    It is important to know not only what the medication is used for, but also how to store it. As for Levomekol, it retains its properties at temperatures up to 25 degrees. The shelf life of the medicine is 2 years.

    You can see what the packaging of the medicine looks like in the photo.

    Packaging of Levomekol ointment

    Price and analogues

    The cost of Levomekol ointment may vary depending on the pharmacy and region of residence. On average, it ranges from 125 rubles. per tube 40 g.

    Pharmacies also have similar ointments that can replace Levomekol. Some of them are cheaper, but no less effective. Synonyms of Levomekol, for example, include Levomethyl ointment, the approximate cost of which is only 55 rubles.

    There are other drugs that have an antibacterial and healing effect, containing completely different active substances:

    • Levosin (trimecaine, methyluracil, chloramphenicol, sulfadimethoxine, polyethylene glycol) – from 75 rubles;
    • Lingesin (gentamicin, lincomycin) – from 80 rubles;
    • Streptonitol (streptocide, nisatol) – from 50 rubles;
    • Fastin (anesthesin, furatsilin, syntomycin, lanolin) – from 45 rubles;
    • Erythromycin (erythroicin) – from 80 rubles;
    • Baneocin (zinc-bacitracin, neomycin sulfate) – from 315 rubles;
    • Tetracycline (tetracycline hydrochloride) – from 40 rub.

    Levosin is an analogue of Levomekol

    Indications of Levomekol ointment

    As indicated in the annotation, the indications for prescribing Levomekol are the presence of the following in the patient:

    Levomekol ointment is suitable for the treatment of trophic ulcers

    The drug treats ulcers that fester during herpes, is used for balanoposthitis, cystitis, purulent inflammation of the outer part of the ear canal, lymphadenitis, and in the postpartum period (in the presence of cracks and tears).

    The product has proven its effectiveness in eliminating inflammation in the oral cavity in dentistry. Levomekol is used to reduce tissue swelling and relieve pain during dental implantation and extraction.

    pharmachologic effect

    The description of the drug says that it has antimicrobial and dehydrating properties.

    Methyluracil has an anti-inflammatory effect, takes part in the exchange of nucleic acids and the process of tissue regeneration in wounds, and accelerates their healing.

    Chloramphenicol helps destroy many types of bacteria, including chlamydia, spirochetes, and rickettsia. A positive effect is achieved through inhibition of protein in microbial cells. The development of resistance to the effects of the active substances of the drug is very slow.

    The antibiotic works just as effectively even when a large amount of pus is released from the wound.

    Instructions for use of Levomekol

    The method of applying the ointment will differ depending on the disease or type of tissue damage.

    Wounds, stitches, burns

    Before using the product, the wound and the skin around it are treated with an antiseptic. Next, apply a generous layer of the ointment itself and cover it with a clean gauze cloth. It must be removed after 2-4 hours. The procedure is repeated twice a day.

    Before applying Levomekol, treat the wound or burn with an antiseptic

    If the wound begins to fester, it is first necessary to remove all discharge from it.

    For burns, the medicine is not applied to the wound itself, but to a gauze bandage, which is then attached to the affected area.

    Haemorrhoids

    Levomekol is effective only during the acute stage of the disease. For hemorrhoids, the ointment should be applied before bed. Even if the signs of the disease have disappeared after several uses, the course of treatment is 10 days. At the same time, you can also use special suppositories if hemorrhoids affect not only the external, but also the internal part of the anus.

    To treat hemorrhoids, you can combine Levomekol and suppositories for hemorrhoids

    Gynecology and urology

    In gynecology, the medicine is prescribed for purulent wounds and to speed up the healing process of sutures.

    Before use, a woman must:

    1. Wash thoroughly.
    2. Treat the seams with a non-concentrated solution of potassium permanganate or furatsilin.
    3. Gently pat the perineum dry with a napkin or towel.
    4. Allow the skin to dry completely.
    5. Apply ointment to the gauze and apply it to the seams.
    6. Put on clean underwear (if necessary, use a pad).

    The bandage is removed after 2 to 6 hours.

    Levomekol is used to treat erosion, bacterial vaginosis, and various inflammations. The drug is applied to small cotton swabs, which must be carefully inserted into the vagina before bed and left overnight. For ease of removal, the tips of the tampon should be left outside. The duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician.

    To treat gynecological diseases, you can use a cotton swab with ointment

    Stomatitis and periodontitis

    The drug must be rubbed into the affected areas with gentle circular movements. The procedure is repeated up to 2-3 times a day. After it is carried out, you must refrain from drinking and eating for 30 minutes.

    Levomekol is suitable for the treatment of stomatitis

    Otitis, sinusitis, conjunctivitis

    For sinusitis, the drug is applied to the nose using turundas. It's very easy to make them. It is enough to twist cotton wool or gauze into oblong flagella.

    For otitis media, the remedy is used when the external auditory canals become inflamed. Just as in the previous case, the ointment is administered using cotton buds soaked in it.

    You can treat otitis media using a cotton swab with Levomekol ointment.

    Ophthalmologists may recommend applying bandages with Levomekol to the eyes for conjunctivitis. In such a situation, the doctor will tell you about the features and frequency of use of the product.

    Skin problems

    Levomekol is used to get rid of boils. Apply ointment to the affected area, cover with a sterile bandage or cotton wool, and bandage it. The procedure is repeated 2 times a day. Under no circumstances should you stop applying the product after the boil has opened!

    The principle of action is similar when the patient complains of the presence of abscesses.

    The ointment can eliminate acne. It is enough to lubricate the problem area with a thin layer of product once a day and wash it off after 2 hours.

    Levomekol can be used to treat acne on the face

    Tattoo

    Levomekol is not suitable for tattoo healing. Practice has shown that the product can cause rejection of the coloring pigment. Its use is logical only if the wound has festered. In other cases, it is better to choose another healing ointment.

    Levomekol should only be used if the tattoo begins to fester

    Contraindications and side effects

    In some cases, the use of Levomekol is prohibited.

    This applies to situations where the patient has:

    • hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
    • eczema;
    • fungal skin infections;
    • psoriasis.

    In rare cases, Levomekol can cause general weakness or allergic reactions in the form of:

    Sometimes after using Levomekol a skin rash may appear.

    Levomekol for children and pregnant women

    The product is not used to treat newborns. In pediatrics, it can be prescribed for children over 3 years of age.

    During pregnancy, Levomekol is used after comparing the expected benefits for the expectant mother and possible risks for the fetus.

    Comparison of Levomekol with other ointments

    Why do many doctors recommend that patients use Levomekol for treatment, and not ointments with a seemingly identical mode of action?

    What is better - Levomekol or Vishnevsky ointment?

    The drugs have completely different principles of action. Vishnevsky ointment is effective in the regeneration phase of the wound process and cannot be used if the patient has festering and severely inflamed wounds.

    Despite the fact that Vishnevsky ointment contains an antiseptic, its concentration is not enough to provide a full bactericidal effect. And tar and castor oil not only do not relieve inflammation, but also aggravate the situation by stimulating blood circulation in the affected area.

    Vishnevsky ointment is not as effective as Levomekol

    At this time, Levomekol prevents the proliferation of bacteria due to the presence of an antibiotic in it and accelerates the process of drainage of pus from the wound. Therefore, in this case it will be more effective.

    Levomethyl and Levomekol - differences

    Both drugs are used in the treatment of purulent wounds. They have identical composition and have the same mode of action. The main difference is the cost of the products - Levomethyl is several times cheaper.

    Levomethyl and Levomekol have the same composition

    Levosin or Levomekol – which is better?

    If we consider Levosin and Levomekol as wound-healing drugs, then their effect is approximately the same. There is only one small difference: the first one additionally has an analgesic effect. Therefore, in the presence of severe pain, it is better to give preference to Levosin.

    Reviews

    “A few months ago I badly burned my hand. Despite following all the doctor’s advice, the wound began to fester. Levomekol came to the rescue. The drug helped quickly get rid of pus and accelerated wound healing. And this takes into account the fact that I only had 2 dressings a day! Excellent product! "

    “I was advised to use Levomekol ointment to get rid of acne. Unfortunately, I can't say anything good about her. Already on the first day I developed a terrible allergy; my whole face was covered with a small rash. The instructions contain a warning about possible side effects, which are very rare. Apparently, I was one of the “lucky ones.”

    “I used Levomekol to heal postpartum sutures. If 3 years ago postpartum wounds took more than 2 months to heal, now I began to forget about pain and discomfort after a couple of weeks. I will definitely recommend this ointment to my friends who will soon become mothers.”

    All information about Levomekol ointment was provided for informational purposes. Before using the drug, be sure to consult a specialist!

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