Levomecol, ointment, 40g

Composition

Composition per 1 g of the drug: Active ingredients: Dioxomethyltetrahydropyrimidine (methyluracil) – 40 mg, Chloramphenicol-7.5 mg; Excipients: Macrogol-1500-190,5 mg, Macrogol-400-762 mg

Pharmacological action

Pharmacotherapy group:  Antimicrobial agent combined

Pharmacological properties

Combined drug for topical application, has anti-inflammatory (dehydrating) and antimicrobial effects, is active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms (staphylococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli). It easily penetrates deep into tissues without damaging biological membranes, and stimulates regeneration processes. In the presence of pus and necrotic masses, the antibacterial effect is preserved.

Indications

Purulent wounds (including those infected with mixed microflora) in the first (purulent-necrotic) phase of the wound process.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Use during pregnancy is possible only if the benefit to the mother exceeds the risk to the fetus. During lactation, you should either stop using the drug or breast-feeding.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug; children under 1 year of age (in newborns, chloramphenicol biotransformation is more slow than in adults).

Side effects

Allergic reactions (skin rashes).

Interaction

Cases of interaction or incompatibility with other drugs are not described.

How to take, course of use and dosage

Locally. The preparation is impregnated with sterile gauze napkins, which are loosely filled with the wound. It can be inserted into purulent cavities through a catheter (drainage tube) using a syringe. In this case, the ointment is preheated to 35-36°C. Bandages are performed daily, once a day, until the wound is completely cleansed of purulent-necrotic masses. For large wound surfaces, the daily dose of the ointment in terms of chloramphenicol should not exceed 3 g. The duration of treatment depends on the severity and course of the disease.

Overdose

No cases of overdose of Levomekol® ointment have been reported.

Special instructions

It does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and work with mechanisms.

Form of production

Ointment for external use.

Storage conditions

At a temperature not exceeding 20°C. Keep out of reach of children.

Shelf

life 3 years 6 months

Active ingredient

Methyluracil, Chloramphenicol

Dosage form

ointment