How to use Levomekol for acne on the face. Instructions, indications and contraindications

The medicinal combined preparation Levomekol was invented in the late 70s in Kharkov, after which it was successfully produced in Russia. The ointment quickly became popular among the domestic consumer due to its wide range of antibacterial properties.

Levomekol for acne on the face began to be used back in the 80s, and still the ointment remains one of the most effective remedies in the fight against acne.

Description of the drug

Levomekol is a white topical ointment with a characteristic pungent odor.

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Composition

The composition of the ointment includes:

1. Dioxomethyltetrahydropyrimidine (4 grams per 100 grams of the drug). It has an anabolic effect; hematopoietic action; anti-inflammatory effect.
2. Chloramphenkol, antibiotic (0.75 g in 100 g of ointment). Has a bacteriostatic effect; antibacterial action.
3. Polyethylene oxides. They are used to evenly distribute the components of the ointment.
4. Methyluracil. It has an immunostimulating effect.

The effectiveness of Levomekol in the fight against acne is determined by the ability of the drug in a short time to pull pus from the wounds to the surface of the skin and intensively affect purulent formations, reducing swelling.

Scope of use, indications

Levomekol is indicated for use in the treatment of purulent wounds in the early stages, for the healing of damaged layers of the epidermis, has a strong antibacterial effect even in case of infection with mixed microflora.

In addition, the ointment is effective in treating:

• acne and abscesses;
• otitis media;
• bacterial vaginosis;
• burns;
• hemorrhoidal manifestations;
• ulcers of the trophic type;
• some diseases of the cervix;
• sinusitis;

Benefits of the tool

Levomekol for acne on the face has the ability to quickly reduce and suppress the growth of microbes in the pores of the epidermis, and also has combined properties, such as pus extraction and skin regeneration.

Disadvantages of the drug

The ointment is ineffective in treating infections such as water pimples and psoriasis, and in some cases can even cause complications of the disease. In addition, Levomekol does not help with fungal infections of the skin.

How to use Levomekol for acne on the face

Levomekol for acne on the face should be used correctly depending on the type of inflammatory formation:

• Levomekol is very effective in treating boils. The use of the agent accelerates the maturation of the purulent focus and prevents the infection from spreading. A bandage soaked in ointment must be applied to the abscess and changed 2-3 times a day. You can also inject Levomekol with a syringe if there is an open purulent cavity in the boil. Treatment usually takes 3 to 5 days. During this period, a burning sensation on the skin is possible, which is a natural response to treatment.
  
• To cure a subcutaneous acne, it is necessary to rub a thick layer of ointment into the formation several times a day. The remedy relieves inflammation and stops the pathological process. The pimple will disappear within three days. It is strictly forbidden to squeeze out a pimple or burn it with alcohol. It is important not to combine Levomikol with other ointments, this can weaken the effectiveness of the active ingredients.
  
• It is recommended to treat acne with compresses. It is important that the dressing is sterile and that the skin is thoroughly cleaned before applying the compress. A gauze compress can be secured with a medical tape and performed at night. If the rash has spread all over the face and the bandage is problematic, you can apply a thick layer of ointment to the skin and keep it on the face for an hour at intervals of 40 minutes.

Features of use during pregnancy and lactation

Opinions about the dangers of treatment with Levomekol during pregnancy are divided. French researchers believe that the drug is dangerous due to the content of methyluracil in it, which stimulates the process of cell reproduction. Domestic doctors refute this point of view, claiming that the active substance does not have a negative effect.

It is not recommended to use Levomekol for acne on the face during the first trimester, because inflammation on the epidermis during this period is caused by hormonal changes, and the ointment is unlikely to help cope with them.

However, Levomekol is often prescribed during breastfeeding, if cracks form on the nipples, feeding is suspended for the period of treatment. During pregnancy, the remedy is used for hemorrhoids, and the ointment is also often used for the speedy healing of stitches after a cesarean section and for the treatment of perineal tears during childbirth.

Use of the drug in childhood

For acne on the face, Levomekol is recommended for use by children after 3 years. It does not enter the bloodstream and cannot affect the child's body. However, in difficult cases, doctors prescribe ointment for infants.

When treating children under one year old, it is necessary to carefully monitor that the child does not touch the ointment, does not swallow it, and does not bring it into the eyes.

Many babies have a chapped sense of smell and you can minimize the effects of odor by applying the product to gauze. It is important that when treating children's acne, Levomekol should be applied in a very thin layer and not left on the skin for more than 15 minutes.

Contraindications

Levomekol has a number of contraindications that apply to all age categories.

It cannot be used when:

• Psoriasis.

  

• Fungal diseases.
• Chloramphenctol intolerance.
• Allergies.

Side effects

Despite the fact that Levomekol belongs to low-reactor drugs, its use often causes complications, such as:

• Burning eyes (reaction to smell).
• Itching on ointment-treated areas of the skin.
• Redness of the epidermis.
• Hyperemia.
• Anginoneurotic edema.
• Dermatitis.

Special regulations

The drug is not recommended to be used for more than a month and a half. As a result of prolonged use, the agent can cause osmotic shock. Most often, a similar reaction is observed in patients under the age of 16 and after 45 years. The hypersensitivity reaction is often manifested precisely as a result of the use of Levomekol on the face.

The drug is recommended for use with the Vascorpan dressing containing wax. The compatibility of the components of both preparations optimizes the disinfection and healing process, preventing the dressing from sticking to the skin.

Where to buy Levomekol ointment

Levomikol ointment can be bought in almost every Russian pharmacy, in online stores and at "Russian" drugstore bazaars abroad. In Russia, the cost of the drug may vary slightly depending on the region: the average price is 50 grams. ointment in Moscow is 115 rubles.As a rule, Levomekol is packaged in 100-gram jars or 40-gram tubes.

Shelf life and storage conditions of Levomikol

Levomekol should be stored at a temperature of 15-19 degrees. The shelf life indicated on the package is 3.5 years, but doctors recommend not to store the opened ointment for longer than 6 months. In the summer months, it is optimal to put the drug in the side compartment of the refrigerator. Be sure to check if the lid is tightly closed, the ointment should not come into contact with air.

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Levomikol's analogs

Levomikol has a number of analogues:

• Solcoseryl (Switzerland). The drug is sold in the form of a gel and costs from 100 to 115 rubles. It contains deproteinized calf blood dialysate, which is identical to Levomikol in its properties and indications. In addition to allergic ones, the remedy has no contraindications.
  
• Actovegin (Norway). Antibacterial and regenerating agent based on hemoderivative of cattle blood. The cost of the gel fluctuates around 200 rubles for 20g. The analogue perfectly heals the skin, copes with subcutaneous acne and boils, from contraindications only individual intolerance to the components.
  
• Alantan Plus (Poland). The gel is packaged in tubes of 35 grams and is sold in Russia at a price of 75-90 rubles. Similar to Levomikol, the agent disinfects, accelerates the process of pus release from wounds and heals.The active ingredient is D panthenol. However, in the fight against acne on the face, Levomikol is recognized as more effective.

Reviews of dermatologists about Levomekol

Russian dermatologists agree that the drug has a clear advantage over analogues due to its broad spectrum of action and rapid effectiveness. When treating acne and boils, Levomekol acts directly on the focus of the pathological process.

German experts support Russian colleagues in their opinion about the effectiveness of Levomekol, but they argue that drugs based on D-panthenol, which also moisturize the skin, have proved to be more effective in treating acne and abscesses.

In addition, unlike our doctors, who allow the treatment of children with Levomekol, their foreign colleagues do not recommend this, based on the incompletely studied properties of Chlomafentcol.

Customer Reviews

Levomekol is one of the most popular acne remedies among Russian consumers. The network is dominated by positive opinions about the effectiveness of the drug, however, there are also negative reviews in which patients complain about the complete lack of treatment results.

As a percentage, positive and negative opinions are 70 to 30. Among the complaints after the use of Levomikol are severe irritation of the skin of the face, a feeling of constriction and allergic reactions.

Judging by the reviews, the most effective ointment was for patients aged 18 to 30 years. Levomekol is quite popular among adolescents, but, unfortunately, some of them use the drug uncontrollably for a long time, which leads to serious damage to the epidermis.

Levomekol has been used against acne on the face for decades. All this time, the formula of the drug has remained unchanged, although the manufacturers do not deny the possibility of innovations to improve the ointment in the coming years.

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