pharmachologic effect
This product contains the active ingredient oxolin , which demonstrates antiviral activity against herpes , herpes zoster , and influenza (mainly type A2). Sensitivity to oxolin of adenoviruses, molluscum contagiosum and warts of infectious origin has been noted.
This remedy is used externally and has an antiviral effect. The mechanism of influence of the active substance is based on its ability to block the binding sites of the influenza virus with the cell membrane. The product blocks viruses on the surface of membranes, preventing the virus from entering cells.
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
It is not toxic, there is no systemic effect if it is applied topically. The active substance does not accumulate in the body. If the drug is applied to the mucous membranes, only 20% of the drug is absorbed. After application to the skin, only 5% of the product is absorbed. It is not irritating if the required amount and concentration have been applied and the skin at the application site has not been damaged.
Does not accumulate. Excretion occurs through the kidneys within one day.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Oxolin ointment, in its external and nasal form, is an antiviral therapeutic agent, the activity of which is aimed at blocking the connection of the cell membrane with the virus affecting it and protecting the cell itself from its penetration. Oxolin nasal ointment in the nasal mucous membranes is characterized by its virucidal effect, which prevents the reproduction of the virus. The effectiveness of the drug is manifested against influenza , adenoviruses zoster and herpes simplex viruses , molluscum contagiosum and viral warts .
Application of the drug to the nasal mucous membranes leads to partial absorption of its active ingredient into the systemic bloodstream. The volume of drug absorbed in this way can reach up to 20%. At the same time, it does not cause local effects or resorptive toxicity. Oxoline accumulate in the body. Excretion is carried out mainly by the kidneys over a 24-hour period.
Indications for use of Oxolinic ointment
The following indications for the use of Oxolinic ointment are noted:
- viral diseases of the skin and eyes;
- rhinitis of viral origin (inflammatory processes of the nasal mucosa);
- lichen squamosus , vesicular and herpes zoster ;
- molluscum contagiosum;
- the appearance of warts ;
- Dühring's dermatitis herpetiformis .
It is also used to prevent influenza, for which oxolinic ointment is applied during epidemics to prevent infection with the virus.
0.25% Oxolin is also used for stomatitis . This remedy is effective for stomatitis of herpes origin.
Indications for use
The scope of application of the drug in its external (cutaneous) form covers strains of viruses sensitive to oxolin , for which the ointment is prescribed for the treatment of warts (including flat, common and genital warts ), as well as molluscum contagiosum , zoster , psoriasis and pemphigoid herpes (in complex therapy ).
The nasal form of the drug is intended for intranasal application (on the nasal mucous membranes), from which the ointment is indicated for the treatment of viral rhinitis and the prevention of influenza .
Oxolinic ointment, instructions for use (Method and dosage)
If Oxolinic ointment is used, the instructions for use must be followed.
When treating viral keratitis , as well as adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis, it is necessary to apply 0.25% ointment behind the eyelid 1-3 times a day. Treatment is carried out for 3-4 days. If treatment is necessary for infants, you should definitely consult a specialist.
In order to treat viral rhinitis, you need to thoroughly lubricate the nasal mucosa 2-3 times a day for 3-4 days. For this, 0.25% ointment is used. The ointment is used similarly for children and adults to prevent influenza and ARVI . During a flu epidemic, it is necessary to practice lubrication for several weeks, and be sure to use the ointment when in contact with someone who has the flu.
Patients with different types of lichen and molluscum contagiosum should use a 3 percent ointment, which is applied 2-3 times a day to the affected areas. Treatment lasts from 2 weeks to 2 months, depending on the patient’s condition. Use during pregnancy for treatment and prevention should only be carried out after a doctor's prescription.
Use 3% Oxolinic ointment for warts . Apply to skin affected by warts. Reviews indicate that the medicine sometimes allows you to completely get rid of warts.
An old, proven and effective remedy. Oxolinic ointment - what does it help with?
What does oxolinic ointment help with?
The main use is in the treatment and prevention of influenza.
In addition to treating a runny nose, oxolinic ointment helps with the following conditions:
• rhinitis of viral etiology, sores of the nasal cavity after a runny nose, acute respiratory infections, ARVI, chickenpox;
• in dermatology: lichen vulgaris, herpes zoster and blisters, psoriasis, herpes, candilomas, warts, spinules, dermatitis caused by herpes, molluscum contagiosum;
• in ophthalmology for inflammation of the eyeball, damage to the mucous membrane of the eyes with herpes, keratitis, conjunctivitis.
Important. Due to the absence of accumulation of the drug and systemic effect on the body, oxolinic ointment allows you to treat diseases that require the long-term influence of an antiviral drug without harm to health.
Before starting treatment, it is important to consult with a specialist, because with a bacterial infection there may be similar symptoms, but the ointment has no effect.
Prevention of flu and colds
Oxaline ointment helps in the early stages of acute respiratory infections, and is also effective as a preventive agent during quarantine for a viral infection.
How to use:
• using a cotton swab, apply a thin layer of ointment along the inner surface of the nose 1-2 times a day for prevention and 3-4 times if infection has already occurred;
• before applying a new portion of the drug, be sure to rinse the nasal cavity with saline solution (you can dilute ½ teaspoon in a mug of water at room temperature yourself or take a ready-made isotonic solution);
• if there is a high risk of infection, you can enhance protection by applying oxolinic ointment to the oral cavity. It is used more often in young children. For young children, you can lubricate the pacifier or apply it to the root of the tongue using a cotton swab.
In case of symptoms of sore throat, it is allowed to use ointment after gargling with antiseptic drugs or decoctions of anti-inflammatory herbs.
Oxolinic ointment for eye inflammation
For keratoconjunctivitis caused by a viral infection (usually adenovirus), 0.25% oxolinic ointment helps well. A course of treatment of 5-7 days consists of applying the product over the centuries up to 3 times a day.
It is important to remember that in case of eye inflammation caused by a bacterial infection, the effectiveness of oxolin is zero; the drug is prescribed only when a viral infection is specified. With a bacterial infection, purulent discharge is pronounced; with a viral infection, itching and burning of the eyes comes to the fore with minor discharge from the affected eye without any admixture of pus.
Oxolinic ointment helps with viral stomatitis
For the treatment of stomatitis of viral origin, the drug 0.25% is used. Each ulcer is carefully coated with ointment and a thin layer is applied to the entire oral cavity in order to prevent the formation of new aphthae.
Important. Before each application of the ointment, the oral cavity must be thoroughly cleaned:
• brushing teeth during stomatitis should be gentle, without excessive mechanical impact on the affected gums.
• Remove the resulting crusts using a cotton swab soaked in sterile oil. You cannot pick or pick out ulcers;
• Rinse your mouth with a decoction of chamomile, sage or a ready-made pharmaceutical antiseptic (furacilin, chlorhexidine).
• Lubricate the oral cavity with oxolin, paying special attention to ulcers. The course of treatment depends on the course of the disease and is carried out until the oral mucosa is completely healed. Important. When applying the drug, movements should be light and wet. Rubbing the product is not allowed.
• Solcoseryl is used at night.
Oxolinic ointment helps with warts
Treatment of warts with oxolinic ointment takes from 3 to 7 months. A 3% ointment solution is applied to the affected area.
Method of treatment
• Rinse the skin and wart thoroughly and dry with a towel;
• Apply ointment directly to the wart and the skin around it in a thin but dense layer;
• place a sterile gauze pad on top;
• place wax paper or polyethylene on a napkin;
• bandage well.
The procedure is carried out at least 2 times a day until the problem is completely eliminated.
Oxolinic ointment helps with herpes
The herpes virus affects 80% of the population. When the disease worsens, itching, burning, and pain are felt in the area of the rash; blisters appear, which subsequently burst, forming ulcers.
Therapy for herpetic rash is carried out with 3% ointment. Apply directly to the affected area 3-4 times a day. For mild forms of pathology, the course does not exceed 2 weeks. In case of a complicated course of the disease, oxolinic ointment is applied until the wounds are completely healed. If necessary, oral antiviral drugs are added.
Does oxolinic ointment help with chickenpox and lichen?
Treatment of chickenpox with oxolinic ointment is not welcomed by every pediatrician.
To treat chickenpox, 3% ointment should be used to treat skin rashes; if blisters and ulcers are localized on the mucous membrane, 0.25% ointment should be used.
Apply a thin layer 2-3 times a day to each element. The course of therapy is up to a week.
Oxolinic ointment prevents the spread of infection throughout the body and accelerates the healing of inflammatory elements.
When a diagnosis is made: herpes zoster or lichen simplex, the instructions for use correspond to the described actions for chickenpox.
Molluscum contagiosum and oxolin
Damage to the skin by the smallpox virus - molluscum contagiosum - is treated with oxolinic ointment. For treatment, 3% or 0.25% of the drug is used, depending on the location of the damaging element. If the mucous membrane is damaged, a less concentrated drug is used. The course of application is from 2 - 6 weeks to six months.
Contraindications for use
Treatment of pregnant and nursing mothers is possible only after consultation with a doctor; studies of the effect of oxolinic ointment during lactation have not been conducted.
In case of an allergic reaction to the components of the ointment, treatment with the drug is not permissible.
In addition, the development of adverse reactions may prohibit treatment with the drug:
• feeling of burning and irritation when applying the product;
• profuse nasal discharge (rhinorrhea) after applying the ointment;
• skin irritation - contact dermatitis.
If minor reactions to treatment develop, the question of further use should be considered by a doctor; in case of serious complications, the drug should be discontinued.
Analogs
There are no preparations containing oxolin, however, many antiviral agents in external and tablet forms have similar properties.
Preparations for external use:
• Acyclovir gel and ointment form;
• Vartek;
• Zovirax;
• Fenistil
• Lomargepan.
For a systemic effect on the virus, tablets and capsules are used:
• Arbidol;
• Amiksin;
• Kagocel;
• Lavomax;
• Ergoferon.
Be careful and always consult your doctor
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Analogs
Level 4 ATC code matches:
Florenal
Oftalmoferon
Oksolin
Zirgan
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Poludan
You can find many different drugs that have similar effects. Analogues of Oxolinic ointment 3 percent - Alpizarin , Atsigerpin , Vartek , Virolex , Amiksin , Gerperax , Vivorax , Zovirax and many others. At the same time, there are no medicines containing a similar active ingredient on the market.
Reviews of Oxolinic ointment
As a rule, users leave positive reviews about this product. Basically, the ointment is considered to be a good preventive measure, as well as an effective drug for the treatment of the common cold.
If Oxolinic ointment is used for papillomas , the reviews are also in most cases positive, but there are not so many such opinions. Sometimes they say that with long-term use the drug actually helps get rid of warts. As a positive point, the low price of the product is noted. The lack of a pronounced effect of treatment is mentioned as a negative.
Price, where to buy
The price of Oksolin for external use fluctuates around 40-50 rubles per 10 gram tube. The price of ointment for intranasal use varies between 50-60 rubles per 10 gram tube.
- Online pharmacies in RussiaRussia
- Online pharmacies in UkraineUkraine
- Online pharmacies in KazakhstanKazakhstan
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ZdravCity
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- Oksolin nasal ointment 0.25% tube 10gOAO Sintez
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- Nitroxoline tablets p.o 0.05g 50 pcs. PAO Biosintez
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- Nitroxoline tablets p.p.o. 50 mg 50 pcs. Tatkhimfarmpreparaty JSC Tatkhimpharmpreparaty
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Pharmacy Dialogue
- Nitroxoline (50 mg tablet No. 50) Avexima Siberia LLC
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- Oxolinic ointment 0.25% 10gNizhpharm JSC
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- Nitroxoline (tab. 50 mg No. 50) Biosynthesis OJSC
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- Nitroxoline (tab. 50 mg No. 50) Irbitsky Chemical Plant
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- Oxolinic ointment 0.25% 10g Altaivitamins
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- AviruSpray 15 ml nebulizing gel with oxolin TOV "Georg Biosystems", Ukraine
49 UAH.order - Oxolinic ointment 0.25% 10 g TOV DKP Pharm.Fabrika, Ukraine
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- Oxolinic ointment 2.5 mg/g 10 g tube Ternofarm TOV, Ternopil, Ukraine
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- Oxolin-Darnitsa ointment 10 g ointment PrAT” Pharmaceutical company “Darnitsa”, Ukraine
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- Oksolin 0.25% 10 g ointment tube PAT "Lubnipharm", Ukraine
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PaniPharmacy
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- Nitroxoline coated tablets 0.05g No. 50 Ukraine , Vitamins
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- Oxolinic ointment Oxolinic ointment 0.25% 10g Ukraine, Zhitomir FF LLC
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- NITROXOLINE tablets Nitroxoline tablets. 0.05g No. 50 Ukraine, Tekhnolog ChAO
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- Oxolinic ointment Oxolinic ointment 0.25% 10g Ukraine, Lubnyfarm PJSC
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Price of Oxolinic ointment, where to buy
The price of Oxolinic ointment 3% ranges from 30 to 90 rubles per tube, depending on the manufacturer. You can buy Oxolinic ointment 3 percent at any pharmacy. Oksolin 0.25% costs approximately 30-40 rubles. for 10 g
- Online pharmacies in RussiaRussia
- Online pharmacies in UkraineUkraine
ZdravCity
- Oxolinic ointment 0.25% 10g OzonOzon LLC
74 RUR order
Pharmacy Dialogue
- Oxolinic ointment 0.25% 10gNizhpharm JSC
66 RUR order
- Oxolinic ointment 0.25% 10g Sintez (Kurgan) OJSC
58 RUR order
- Oxolinic ointment 0.25% 10g Altaivitamins
13 rub. order
- Oxolinic ointment 0.25% 10g Biosynthesis OJSC
34 RUR order
- Oxolinic ointment 0.25% 10gGreen oak grove
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Instructions for use of Oxolin (Method and dosage)
External ointment Oxolin, instructions for use
In order to treat viral warts, it is recommended to apply 3% oxoline to their surface with a frequency of 2-3 times every 24 hours until the complete disappearance of condylomas (as a rule, the course of such therapy takes 14-60 days). To enhance the effectiveness of the treatment, it is recommended to apply occlusive dressings using wax paper to the site of application of the drug.
Oxolin nasal ointment, instructions for use
Therapy for viral rhinitis is carried out by lubricating the nasal mucosa with 0.25% oxolin 2-3 times a day for 3-4 days.
Prevention of influenza involves applying 0.25% ointment to the nasal mucous membranes 2-3 times a day. This procedure is recommended to be performed during a seasonal increase in influenza diseases or in case of contact with an already infected patient, for up to 25 days.
The above recommendations are relevant for the drug from any manufacturer, including Oxolin ointment “Darnitsa”, “Ternopharm”, “Lubnyfarm” (Ukraine); “Synthesis”, “Altaivitamins”, “Biosynthesis”, “Green Dubrava”, “Ozone” (Russia), etc.
