"Streptocide" - antimicrobial medicinalmedicament of the sulfanilic acid group for external and topical application. The drug is used to treat infectious and inflammatory diseases of the skin and mucous membranes.
Composition, form of release
The drug "Streptocide" is currently produced in the following types:
- ointment 10% for topical application;
- liniment 5% for external use;
- powder for external use.
Under the name "Streptocide" only powder and ointment is produced, under the name "Streptocide Ointment" - ointment, and under "Streptocidum soluble" - liniment.
In the form of tablets, the medicinal preparation "Streptocide" is not produced in the territory of the Russian Federation.
Effect of the drug
The medical preparation "Streptocid Soluble" has a therapeutic effect that affects bacteria that cause inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes.
The drug can be used whentreatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity and nasal passages, which can be caused by the above infections. In addition to anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action, the "Streptocide" helps to quickly heal wounds on the skin surface.
Indications for use of "Streptocide"
The medicinal preparation "Streptocide" in any form of release is shown for use together with complex treatment of the following diseases:
- inflammation of the tonsils (tonsillitis);
- wounds of any etiology (festering);
- burns of the first or second degree;
- ulcerous manifestations on the skin;
- acute recurrent infectious disease, which is caused by beta-hemolytic streptococcus group A (erysipelas);
- cracks in the skin;
- furuncles;
- carbuncles;
- pyoderma.
"Streptocide": instructions for use, reviews, analogues
In Russia, "Streptocide" is released in the form of a powder,solution, ointment. Powder is applied to the surface of the damaged skin or is blown into deeper wounds. On the injured area of the skin, the product is applied by dusting. Initially, gauze is filled with the necessary amount of "Streptocide", then gently applied to the wound. For one procedure, 2 to 5 grams of powder will be required, depending on the severity of the damage.
"Streptocide" in the form of a powder should be applied from three to four times a day. The number of procedures depends on the degree of neglect of the wound.
Virtually all reviews of the drug "Streptocide"positive. This phenomenon is associated with high efficacy of the drug, a wide range of action, an acceptable price. In the responses, patients indicate that the powder "Streptocide" - an effective tool in the fight against tonsillitis, tonsillitis. Dilution of the drug and powdering of inflamed tonsils with powder promote a speedy recovery.
"Streptocide" in the form of powder operativelycures stomatitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the mouth, which can be accompanied by the appearance of vesicles, ulcers, erosions) when applying the powder to infected areas or by rinsing the mouth with a solution of the drug.
And also in their responses, patients indicate that "Streptocide" promotes the rapid healing of lesions on the skin surface (any etiology). For example:
- abrasions;
- cuts;
- corns;
- operational cuts.
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If you treat the wound immediately after their appearance,then on the surface of the skin quickly formed a crust, so that healing will proceed without any relapses. When suppurating and dying wounds, it is necessary to apply the powder "Streptocide", which leads to the elimination of inflammation and the rapid restoration of tissues.
According to most patients, the ointment "Streptocide" (and its analogs) helps to quickly and permanently eliminate acne on the face.
Ointment or liniment is applied a thin layer directly on the wound or on the gauze dressing, which is then applied to the damaged skin.
Analogues of "Streptocide" on the therapeutic effect are the following drugs:
- "Argedin" (cream).
- "Argosulfan" (cream).
- "Sunoreph" (ointment).
- "Berodual" (solution).
- "Celederm" (cream).
- "Liniment Synthomycin" (cream).
- "Dermazin" (cream).
- "Mafenide acetate" (ointment).
- "Tourmanidze" (ointment).
- "Ebermin" (ointment).
- "Acriderm" (cream).
If this drug should be applied tomucous areas, it is distributed in a uniform layer on the infected area (with angina, tonsillitis, pharyngitis). The dressing should be changed once a day or two. The drug is used until the inflamed area heals. On the mucous membranes ointment or liniment is used 2-3 times a day through certain intervals of time. The course of treatment is from one to two weeks. Without consulting a doctor, you should not use the drug for more than 14 days.
Known analogues
On the territory of Russia there are "Streptocide"analogues, in the instructions for use, these drugs are similar only in the therapeutic spectrum of action. The preparations contain other active components in their composition, but they are similar in results to "Streptocide". There are no analogues of the preparation for the content of the basic substance. It is unique in its kind. The best analogues of "Streptocide" in tablets are:
- "Azithromycin".
- "Amoxiclav".
- "Sumamed".
- "Etazol".
- Bee-Sept-Pharm.
- "Sulfalen."
Ointment "Sunorep" is considered the most approximateanalogue of "Streptocide". This drug contains streptocid, eucalyptus oil, sulfadimezin, camphor. The drug is used to treat the syndrome of inflammation of the nasal mucosa. And also structural analogues of "Streptocide" are:
- "Streptonitol".
- "Osarcid".
- "Sulfonamide".
The analogue of the powder "Streptocide" is the drug "Baneocin".
Powder "Baneocin"
Is a combined antibiotic forexternal application, has a wide range of action. It is not addictive, it is used to treat both adults and children. Powder "Baneocin" is used for any dermatological infections, for example:
- trophic ulcers;
- eczema;
- furuncles;
- purulent-necrotic skin inflammation;
- inflammation of the hair follicle;
- suppurative inflammation of the apocrine sweat glands;
- purulent skin lesion, resulting from the introduction of pyogenic cocci into it;
- diaper dermatitis;
- herpes;
- chickenpox;
- infectious dermatitis;
- shingles;
- purulent skin ulcers.
Sometimes "Baneocin" is used when:
- the treatment of the umbilical cord of a newborn;
- postoperative care of patients for wound healing;
- healing of scratches, wounds, burns, abrasions, cracks on the skin.
"Baneocin" is used only externally.To do this, use a cap-dispenser to apply a thin layer on the damaged skin. Apply a bandage on top, the frequency of application is from 2 to 4 times a day.
For an adult, the maximum dose is about 200 grams of powder. "Baneocin", like any other medicinal product, has a number of contraindications:
- eye infections;
- allergic reactions;
- individual intolerance of components.
"Sunoreph" (ointment)
"Sunorref" is available in the form of ointment concentration15 milligrams. The drug is used for acute and chronic inflammation of the nasal membranes (rhinitis). Ointment "Sunoreph" is applied topically to the mucous membrane. With frequent use, adverse reactions may occur. The ointment has contraindications - individual intolerance of the components.
Ointment composition:
- streptocide;
- norsulfazole;
- ephedrine hydrochloride;
- Eucalyptus oil.
Before using the drug "Sunorep" it is recommended to consult a doctor.
Cream "Dermazin"
Antibacterial external preparation is appliedin the treatment of burns and trophic ulcers. "Dermazin" is produced in the form of a one-percent white cream for external application, in cans of 250 grams and tubes of 50 grams. One gram of cream contains 10 milligrams of silver sulfadiazine.
Auxiliary components are:
- peanut butter;
- cetyl alcohol;
- polysorb 60;
- propylene glycol;
- purified water;
- propyl ester of para-hydroxybenzoic acid.
The drug has contraindications:
- children up to 2 months;
- the period of childbirth;
- pregnancy (third trimester);
- lactation;
- individual intolerance of components;
- disorders in the work of the liver and kidneys.
"Dermazin" also has adverse reactions in case of excessive use. For example, appear on the skin:
- burning;
- itching;
- irritation;
- redness.
According to the patients' reviews, "Dermazin" can be used with or without bandages. When using gauze bandages it is recommended to change them daily.
