Chickenpox is a well-known infectious disease.disease. Despite the fact that the disease is considered to be a child, it can occur in an adult. It is better to have chickenpox at an early age. It is tolerated by adults quite hard, and the risk of complications is high. A characteristic symptom of pathology is a rash spread throughout the body, complicated by itching and deterioration of health.
Сегодня выпускаются лекарства, которые могли бы facilitate the pathology. However, not all are allowed to use with chickenpox. An ordinary and standard means for the antiseptic treatment of rashes from ancient times to the present is green brilliant. But there are other drugs that provide relief from symptoms and speed up recovery. One of these tools is the drug "Calamine" (lotion).
Description
Средство применяется при разных патологиях кожи.The drug has antipruritic, cooling effect, has a drying and soothing effect. When using the drug, the swelling, inflammation of the cover is effectively removed, irritation is eliminated. At the same time, the medicine prevents the further development of the pathological process, activates the regenerative functions of the skin. The tool effectively protects the cover from the negative effects of irritating external factors, which is very important during chickenpox.
Несомненным преимуществом препарата является его soft action. In this regard, the appointment of funds is allowed even for very young children. The drug contains calamine and zinc oxide. As additional components, it includes water, sodium citrate, medical clay, liquefied phenol, glycerin. There is no ethanol, hormones and other components that may cause complications.
Why do people look for analogues of "Calamine"?
As mentioned above, the drug hasmany advantages. But he also has flaws. The main is the price of the drug. Its cost is more than 500 rubles. Despite the high efficacy and safety of Calamine (Lotion), the analogues of the medicament produced today are in many cases more preferred.
One of the inexpensive and very popular meansconsidered medicine "tsindol." This drug has almost the same properties as the drug "Calamine" (lotion). Analogues to this or that medication may also be prescribed if the recommended drug is not available in pharmacies for some reason. It should be noted that, as a rule, there is no problem with the purchase of Tsindol suspension. The cost of medication in pharmacies is within 100 rubles. Another replacement drug is salicylate-zinc paste. This drug is even cheaper - within 50 rubles.
Means "Calamine" (lotion). Instruction
Analogs are medicines that containthere are identical components. However, the preparations described above are not completely identical. In all medicines, zinc oxide is present - the active ingredient. Despite the fact that, like the drug "Calamine" (lotion), analogues of the drug are prescribed for the same skin pathologies, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the use of drugs, side effects and contraindications.
Zindol suspension, for example, is allowed touse for pregnant women and can be administered to infants. Salicylic-zinc paste has an age limit. It is not recommended for patients under twelve. Children up to three years is contraindicated drug "Calamine" (lotion). Analogs means may be used only after consulting a doctor. Uncontrolled self-medication can lead to complications.
When using the suspension "Tsindol" shouldfor example, to know that it contains ethyl alcohol. This component can cause dry skin, irritation, and burning. This is especially important in the treatment of cover in pregnant, lactating women, as well as in the care of infants.
Application features
Как и средство "Каламин", аналоги препарата designed for outdoor use. Medicines are applied to the affected areas several times a day. When chickenpox drugs are applied point on the rash. For other skin lesions (eczema, dermatitis), means are rubbed into the skin with a thin layer.
But the tool "Tsindol", for example, is not recommendedapply on face to small children. For severe skin lesions, the suspension can be used in the form of masks. The drug is applied in the evening on the affected area, do not wash off before drying. After that, the area is covered with gauze for the night. In the morning, wash off the mask and apply a moisturizer. Salicylic-zinc paste treats the affected areas 2-3 p / day. It is not recommended to use dressings or cover the skin with a cloth.
Conclusion
If skin diseases occur, specialistsDo not recommend starting an independent selection of medicines. Despite the relative availability of many drugs, their safety and efficacy, their uncontrolled use can provoke various complications. If there are side effects during treatment with the drug "Calamine" (lotion), the doctor should recommend analogues to it.
Do not ignore the visit to the doctor.It must be remembered that illiterate treatment can provoke the addition of secondary infections, worsening of the condition, further development of the disease. In order to avoid complications should consult with a specialist.
