Zinocap. Instructions for use, indications, contraindications, side effects. Price, reviews, analogues

Zinocap is a drug that has a softening effect on the skin in many dermatological pathologies. Instructions and features of the drug are important for the effective use of the drug.

Dosage form

The pharmaceutical industry produces the drug Zinocap in 2 forms: aerosol and topical cream:

1. Aerosol Zinocap for topical application, it is in the form of an oily, liquid substance, milky or light lemon in color with a slight, special smell of zinc with petroleum jelly. The product is packaged in a can made of a thin metal plate with a plastic diffuser-spray. The drug is placed in a box made of thick paper. Net weight - 58 g. The dosage of the drug is 0.2%.

   

2. Zinocap cream for topical use - milky, sometimes light lemon shade, with a faint smell of petroleum jelly. The drug is packaged in tube-shaped containers of 25 g and 50 g from a thin metal plate, which are placed in a box made of a dense layer of paper. The dosage of the drug is 0.2%.

Composition

Zinocap (instructions for use describe both forms of the drug) is a dermatological drug that consists of the following components.

Aerosol Zinocap:

• a complex chemical compound containing zinc;
• sodium dodecyl sulfate;
• organic ester of myristic acid;
• polysorb;
• pantothenic acid;
• oxyethylated sorbitan;
• methylcarbinol;
• ethane fluorocarbon.

Zinocap cream for topical use:

• a complex compound containing zinc;
• propylene glycol;
• cetearyl alcohol;
• a wax-like liquid mixture;
• monopropyl glycol;
• pantothenic acid;
• sodium dihydrogen phosphate;
• orthophosphoric acid and alkali;
• medical sterile liquid.

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Efficiency

Tsinocap (instructions for use of the drug describe the pharmacological feature of the drug) cream or spray has various effects on the body.

Such as:

• does not allow microbes to develop and multiply;
• inhibits the ability of microbes to spread and reproduce;
• destroys fungal pathogens;
• slows down the growth of mushrooms;
• affects the work of the glands of external secretion;
• reduces inflammation;
• destroys bacteria: streptococci, staphylococci, Escherichia coli, rod-shaped bacteria, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Morganella;
• fights against yeast that lives on the human body;
• has a detrimental effect on microorganisms of the class of imperfect fungi.

Indications for use

Zinocap in both forms must be used in the following pathological conditions:

• scaly lichen;
• dermatosis of the skin;
• non-infectious lesion of the hair part of the body;
• disruption of the glands of external secretion in the area of ​​the hairline of the body;
• itchy skin pathology with rashes and hyperemia;
• inflammatory skin pathologies;
• neuro-immune skin lesions with severe itching;
• increased itchy dryness of the skin;
• pityriasis versicolor;
• inflammatory folliculitis;
• acne;
• acne;
• seborrheic dermatitis of the skin of the body;
• long-term inflammatory skin disease;
• infectious fungal infection of the skin.

Contraindications

Tsinocap (instructions for use give clear explanations about contraindications to the use of the drug) can not be used:

• the drug should not be used in children under 12 months of age;
• with a history of immunological disorders in the form of allergies;
• personal intolerance to the basis of the drug - zinc;
• an allergic reaction to additional components of the cream or spray.

Instructions for use

The Zinocap drug has two forms - cream and spray. They should be applied as follows.

Aerosol Zinocap:

1. With scaly lichen the drug in the form of an aerosol should be shaken, applied to cleansed, affected areas of the skin (without hair) two to three times a day. The course of treatment depends on the course of the disease, but not less than 30 days. You can repeat the treatment when symptoms of the disease appear.
2. For neuro-immune skin lesions with severe itching - the drug must be shaken several times, the drug must be applied to the affected areas of the body with a thin layer several times a day. The course of treatment is until the full restoration of the skin and itching sensations, and another week.
3. Seborrheic dermatitis of the body skin should be treated as follows - spray the preparation in the form of an aerosol onto the previously cleansed, affected skin of the body, from a distance of at least 10 cm. The procedure should be carried out in the morning in the afternoon and at night. The duration of therapy is at least 30 days or until the symptoms of the disease disappear.
4. Acne on the body. The drug should be applied by applying to acne-affected areas of the body, having previously cleaned with a special agent suitable for the type of skin. The procedure should be carried out 3 times a day - in the morning, in the afternoon and at night. The duration of treatment is determined by the course of the disease, but not less than 30 days or until the disappearance of acne.
5. With an infectious fungal infection of the skin Zinocap should be applied to damaged areas, depending on the severity of the disease. With a severe course of the disease, it is necessary to use the aerosol in combination therapy with other antifungal pharmacological agents up to four times a day. It is necessary to spray the drug from a distance of at least 10 cm. The course of treatment, until the symptoms of the disease disappear, but not less than 30 days.

Zinocap cream:

1. With a non-infectious lesion of the hair part of the body the cream should be applied to the cleansed surface of the skin with hair, with light, massage, rubbing movements 2-3 times a day. In the evening, the procedure is best done at night. The course of treatment is 14 days or until the symptoms of the disease disappear.
2. Inflammatory folliculitis need to be treated with cream. It is necessary to cleanse the hair follicles affected by the fungus, apply a thin layer of the agent in the form of a cream, rubbing lightly into the skin, massaging movements. The procedure should be carried out 2 times a day - in the morning and at night, before bedtime. The duration of therapy is 14 days or until the symptoms of the disease disappear.
3. Acne, acne (if it is provoked by an increased secretion of subcutaneous fat) it is necessary to cleanse the skin of the face with a product suitable for the skin type, wipe it with lotion or tonic. After that, let the skin dry and lubricate with a small amount of Zinocap cream (while you need to ensure that the product does not get into the eyes) with light massaging movements in the direction of the facial skin lines. The duration of therapy determines the course of the disease - until the acne disappears. Re-treatment can be performed when new acne breakouts appear.
4. With pityriasis versicolor the affected areas of the skin should be lubricated with cream (after preliminary cleansing of the skin and hair) - in the morning, afternoon and at night, before going to bed.The course of therapy is at least 30 days.
5. With seborrheic lesions of skin areas with hair you need to apply the cream to the cleansed surface of the scalp, 2-3 times a day, a small amount of the drug with light, massaging, rubbing movements. The cream can be used in combination therapy with other anti-seborrheic drugs. The duration of therapy determines the course of the disease - until the symptoms of pathology disappear.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

To date, there is no information about whether it is possible to use the drug Cinocap during gestation or breastfeeding.

If a dermatologist has prescribed a drug, you should adhere to certain rules of use:

• do not apply the product to mucous membranes;
• do not use for the first time 12 weeks of pregnancy on large areas of the skin;
• during lactation, do not apply the cream in the area of ​​the mammary glands, so as not to harm the child;
• if there is an urgent need to use the drug for the shortest possible time or find a more suitable remedy for pregnant or lactating women.

Application in children

Zinocap (instructions for use of the drug give clear recommendations regarding childhood) cream or spray should not be used by children under 1 year old.

For all other age groups of children, the drug can be used in accordance with the instructions for use or the appointment of a dermatologist or pediatrician.

In case of urgent need, pediatricians prescribe Tsinocap cream for children under one year old, since it is a non-hormonal drug.

But it should be used according to a certain scheme:

• use the minimum amount of cream that can be applied to the damaged surface of the child's skin;
• apply the product in very short courses - no more than 3-5 days;
• the drug Tsinocap has a drying effect, and the child's skin has not yet fully formed at this age, therefore, after applying the pharmacological drug (after it is absorbed into the skin), a moisturizing agent for children should be applied.

Drug interactions

Instructions for use of the drug Tsinocap do not describe restrictions on the use of the drug with other pharmacological drugs. The drug Zinocap practically does not penetrate into the bloodstream, and therefore it can and should be used, if necessary, with oral antibacterial agents.

Can be used with local antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antihyperemic agents, as well as hormonal drugs as part of a complex therapy prescribed by a dermatologist.

You can not use the drug with analogues or drugs that contain zinc-like substances in their composition, in order to avoid overdose.

Side effects

Undesirable effects from the use of the drug Tsinocap can have the following manifestations:

• nettle rash;
• a sharp manifestation of skin edema or Quincke's edema;
• diathesis-like rashes;
• asthmatic manifestations in the form of shortness of breath, cough;
• rhinitis;
• loose stools;
• increased itching;
• increased xerosis against the background of the use of the drug;
• swelling, itching and redness of the skin.

Overdose

If the permissible dose of the drug is exceeded, the following negative symptoms may occur:

• irritation of the skin in the form of redness, increased itching, hyperemia;
• severe peeling of the skin;
• Quincke's edema;
• deterioration in the course of the underlying disease;
• the appearance of pale pink, very itchy blisters.

All of the above manifestations are due to improper, excessively large use of the amount of Zinocap or the use of a drug with analog drugs. When using the medicinal product in accordance with the instructions for use or the appointment of a dermatologist, overdose has not been recorded.

special instructions

Special recommendations for the use of Zinocap in all its forms include:

• use the drug with caution in exudative psoriatic eruptions;
• use for children under 12 months old only as directed by a dermatologist or pediatrician;
• with a history of allergic manifestations, a drug test should be done by applying a small amount of the product to the surface of the skin, if redness or itching does not occur, the product can be used;
• the drug should be used with caution in the inguinal folds and on the face, in order to avoid getting Zinocap on the mucous membranes of the mouth, eyes or genitals;
• the product is not intended to treat any type of itching, dryness or rash on mucous membranes.

Storage

The drug Zinocap should be kept out of the reach of children. The shelf life of the drug is prescribed on the package and is 24 months. The temperature saving mode is in the range from 10 degrees to 24 degrees Celsius. The drug cannot be frozen - it loses its medicinal properties.

The product should be stored in a dark place protected from sunlight.

Where to buy and how much does it cost

The pharmaceutical industry produces the drug Zinocap in two types and three packages. You can buy the drug at any pharmacy in the city or through online stores.

The price of a medicine depends on the type and packaging:

• Zinocap cream in a tube-shaped packaging of 25 g - the price varies from 390 rubles. up to 460 rubles;
• Zinocap cream in a tube-shaped packaging of 50 g - the cost of the drug ranges from 640 rubles. up to 760 rubles;
• Zinocap aerosol 58 g - the cost of this dosage form varies from 810 rubles. up to 970 rubles.

Analogs

In pharmacies, you can buy analogs of the drug Tsinocap. The pharmaceutical industry produces them in sufficient quantities.

The Skin Cap drug is produced, like the Cinocap drug, in two forms - in the form of an aerosol and a cream.

The main substance of both forms is a complex compound of zinc pyrithione:

1. The Skin Cap aerosol additionally contains sodium dodecyl sulfate, isopropyl alcohol with myristic acid, methylcarbinol, polysorbate, hexahydric alcohol solution, methylpropane, alkane organic matter, alkane hydrocarbon.
2. Skin Cap cream contains polyglyceryl emulsifier, wax-like substance, monohydric fatty alcohol, heterogeneous catalyst, palmitic acid with isopropyl alcohol, emulsifier-moisturizer, cyclopentasiloxane, thick liquid, methane radical, para-hydroxybenzoic acid ester, medical sterile liquid.
3. Both forms of Skin Cap have the ability to inhibit the growth and reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms and bacteria that contribute to inflammatory processes in dermatological diseases. Also, the composition of the drug helps to moisturize the skin overdried by the pathological process.
4. The aerosol should be sprayed onto the affected skin from a distance of at least 10 cm, several times a day. The course of therapy should be continued until the symptoms of the disease disappear.
5. The cream should be smeared in a small amount on damaged pathological skin in the morning, afternoon and night, with light, massaging, rubbing movements. The medicine must be applied for at least 30 days or the symptoms of the disease disappear.
6. The price of Skin Cap aerosol varies from 1690 rubles. up to RUB 2100
7. The cost of Skin Cap cream depends on the weight and varies from 960 rubles. up to 2200 rubles.

The drug Psoricap is available as a topical cream:

1. The cream contains a complex compound of zinc pyrithione, methylparaban, butyloxytoluene, a vegetable emulsifier, planta, palmitic alcohol, liquid vegetable alcohol, an ester of palmitic acid and isopropyl alcohol,decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, glycerol, citrate, medical sterile liquid.
2. The drug Psoricap has a detrimental effect on bacteria and fungi that cause inflammation, dryness, and peeling of the skin. The drug has an effect both on the surface of the epidermis and on the deep layers of the skin. It moisturizes well the inflamed and overdried skin.
3. The drug should be used no more than twice a day - in the morning and at night, applying a small amount of cream with light, massaging movements. You can spread the cream on a cotton cloth and apply it to the lesion under the film, but not longer than 1 day. Therapy with Psoricap cream should be continued until the symptoms of the pathological process disappear and for another 7-14 days.
4. The cost of Psoricap cream varies from 350 rubles. up to 450 rubles

Reviews of doctors

Zinocap is popular among dermatologists. In most cases, doctors' reviews are positive. Doctors believe that the drug copes well enough with uncomplicated forms of dermatitis and in the complex treatment of scaly lichen, both in adult patients and in children.

Patient reviews

Patients are mostly satisfied with the doctors' appointment of the cream or aerosol Zinocap. Reviews of parents whose children have food allergic dermatitis say that it works very well for itching, rashes and dry skin. Similarly, adult patients are satisfied with the use of the drug for neuro-immune skin lesions with severe itching.

For patients, the price of the drug is important, which is much lower than analogues. The drug Tsinocap is an effective drug for many dermatological pathologies, as described in the instructions for use, and also known from the reviews of patients and doctors.

Article design: Oksana Grivina

Video about Zinocap

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