Desitin - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (ointment or cream 40%) drugs for the treatment of diaper rashes, burns, dermatitis in adults, children and pregnancy. Composition

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Desitin - a combined preparation with anti-inflammatory properties for external use. Prevents the development of diaper dermatitis, protects the skin from the irritating effect of urine and other substances, softens the skin.

The properties of the drug are due to the effects of its components. Zinc oxide, cod liver oil in combination with the vaseline-lanolin base of the ointment create a physical barrier, forming a protective coating on the skin or mucous membranes, reducing the effect of irritants on the affected area and preventing the appearance of a rash. Desitin gives a noticeable effect in diaper rash within 24 hours after the beginning of application.

Desitin provides a lasting protective effect from moisture, especially at night, when the baby can be in wet diapers.

It also has a weak astringent effect, therefore it is used as an anti-inflammatory and protective agent with small burns, cuts, scratches, and also with eczema and skin lesions of mild degree.

Composition

Zinc oxide + auxiliary substances.

Indications

• treatment and prevention of diaper rash or dermatitis (intertrigo);
• as a first aid for light skin damage (small burns, cuts, scratches and sunburn).

Forms of release

Ointment.

Cream for diaper rash for children.

Instructions for use and how to use them

The drug is intended for external use only.

For the treatment of diaper rash in children (starting from infancy), when the first signs of redness, intertrigo, or slight irritation of the skin appear, the ointment is applied 3 or more times a day as needed. As a rule, the ointment is applied to the washed and dried affected area with any change of diapers.

For the prevention of diaper rash, the drug is applied to the skin covered with a diaper or diaper before signs of irritation, especially at bedtime, when the child can stay in wet diapers for a long time.

With cuts, small burns, scratches and sunburn, the preparation is applied a thin layer only on superficial and uninfected lesions. If necessary, apply gauze bandages.

Side effect

Side effect of the preparation Desitin is not described.

Contraindications

• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Application in pregnancy and lactation

It is possible to use Desithin during pregnancy and lactation (breast-feeding) according to the indications.

Use in children

For the treatment of diaper rash in children (starting from infancy), when the first signs of redness, intertrigo, or slight irritation of the skin appear, the ointment is applied 3 or more times a day as needed. As a rule, the ointment is applied to the washed and dried affected area with any change of diapers.

special instructions

Do not let the ointment get into your eyes. If the rash does not disappear during 48-72 hours, the clinical situation should be re-evaluated.

Ointment should not be applied in case of infection of damaged skin.

Drug Interactions

The drug interaction of the preparation Desitin is not indicated.

Analogues of the drug Desitin

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• Tsindol;
• Zinc oxide;
• Zinc oxide;
• Zinc ointment;
• Zinc paste.

Analogues on the curative effect (funds for the treatment of diaper rash):

• Acriderm Gent;
• Atitis;
• Bepanten;
• Bifonazole cream 1%;
• Bifonazole powder 1%;
• Bifonazole solution 1%;
• Bifosin;
• Vitaon;
• Hydrocortisone;
• D Panthenol;
• Dexpanthenol;
• Depanthol;
• Deperzolone;
• Dermozolone;
• Desitin cream for children;
• Drapolen;
• Kuterid;
• Kutiweit;
• Lorinden;
• Oxycort;
• Pantoderm;
• Polcortolone;
• Sinalar;
• Fitostimulin;
• Celestoderm B;
• Celestoderm B with Garamycin;
• Celeston;
• Tsindol;
• Cytale;
• Ezacinone;
• Eozin Zhifrer.

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