Varicose veins are the scourge of many in our time. Spending a lot of time on our feet, we stress them. Ointment "Troxevasin" known to those who faced with a similar disease.
The components of the ointment, the principle of its action, price category
The main active component of this tool is the active substance troxerutin. It is a half-synthetic analogue of rutin, which is a vitamin of group P. It contains quite a lot in the ointment, being in a gram proportion of 20 mg per 1 g relative to the total mass.
The remaining components (such as trolamine, water, carbomer, etc.) are excipients that help the ointment to quickly penetrate the skin to the lesion. Of these, it is worth noting especially heparin and dexpanthenol.
Heparin is responsible for the anticoagulation action, and dexpanthenol helps with additional regeneration.
The principle of the ointment is simple. Getting on the skin, it is absorbed, after which it leaves no traces on the epithelium. Once inside the body, the substance has an effect on the vessels, reducing their fragility, maintaining the elasticity and elasticity of the capillary walls.
In addition, the effects of this product include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and venotonic. All of them have a positive effect on the affected body as quickly as possible.
The price category of the ointment varies greatly depending on the pharmacy, city, the presence of shares or other ongoing activities within the pharmacy. However, evaluating the data for the most famous pharmacies, the price of "Troxevazin" is, on average, two hundred rubles. The minimum price for the city of Moscow is one hundred seventy four rubles.
Indications and contraindications to the use of ointment
As mentioned above, Troxevasin is well known to people suffering from varicose veins. However, this is not the only disease with which this medicine can help.
Due to the positive effect on varicose veins, the ointment is used even in the most insignificant situations. It can be all sorts of domestic injuries, such as hematomas, dislocations, sprains, muscle spasms, contusion.
Also, the ointment is used if a person is worried about more serious diseases that require the intervention of a physician. These include venous insufficiency, dermatitis, hemorrhoids. The ointment is also recommended for patients who have received any vascular side effects due to receiving radiation treatment.
The caries-free syndrome may also require the care of feet that have been affected by the disease. Therefore, even if the varicose veins and stopped bothering, do not give up the ointment and remove it far.
However, like any medicine, Troxevasin has a number of contraindications. Therefore, before using the ointment, as well as any other medical product, which is a potent agent, you should definitely read the instructions inside and, preferably, consult with your doctor if you encounter a similar disease for the first time.
- the most important is the sensitivity to the individual components of the drug. If, after applying the ointment, you begin to experience allergic discomfort, it is better to stop using it, so as not to overload the body with a drug allergy;
- chronic gastritis, gastric or duodenal ulcers are also a reason to refuse this ointment and find an analogue with other active substances;
- Do not put the substance on the areas affected by skin diseases, as well as on open wounds;
- in case of renal insufficiency, "Troxevasin" is not recommended for a long time. Be sure to take breaks;
- due to the small experiments and the weak database regarding the lactation period, it is worthwhile to separately consult with your doctor before using the ointment;
- during pregnancy, the drug is prohibited to use in the first trimester;
- due to the fact that the ointment is extremely rarely used for pediatric purposes, the minimum age of its use is, on average, fifteen years. For earlier use you should consult with a specialist.
The use of ointment "Troxevasin"
Consider the instructions for use of ointment "Troxevasin". Gel form of this drug should be applied in a small amount to the affected area with soft movements, similar to massage, until the gel is completely absorbed into the skin.
It is applied twice a day: in the morning and evening, for quite a long time (you can get more precise instructions on the time in consultation with your doctor). For greater efficiency, in addition to the gel, oral administration can also use the same capsules.
The consequences of overdose and side effects
In case of improper use of the ointment or overdosing, you may experience a number of side effects. Also, these side effects may develop in those who decide to use the ointment contrary to these contraindications. These include an allergic reaction.
Appears due to the special sensitivity of the organism to the individual components of the drug. It may be in the form of urticaria, dermatitis or eczema. Usually, an allergic reaction stops a few days after stopping the use of the ointment.
You can also take an antihistamine in the form of tablets or ointment to speed up the effect.
Special instructions for use and interaction with other drugs
Since this drug is not potent, there are almost no specific indications about it. However, a number of actions are still worth mentioning separately:
- in the event that the product gets into the mouth, you should immediately wash your hands, take means that cause vomiting and contact a medical institution for assistance;
- hit ointment on the mucous membrane is unacceptable. In case of contact, rinse the body part with warm water;
- if after a week of intensive treatment and use of this drug, the symptoms of the disease do not pass, you should pay attention to its analogues and consult with your doctor again;
- You should not self-prescribe this medicine for hemorrhoids, despite its use in this disease.
Ointment "Troxevasin" enhances the effect of ascorbic acid on vascular permeability. To enhance the effect of this gel, they can be used together.
Analogs "Troxevazina"
This drug has a number of similar products with similar active ingredients, but differing in price category. These include "Troxerutin", which differs in the second part of the name on "-Vetprom", "-Vramed", "-Zentiva" and "-MIC", "Troxevenol".
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