Berestin - instructions for use, reviews, analogs and formulations (solution for external use 10 g, 15 g, 20 g, 30 g, 50 g and 100 g) of the drug for the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, lichen, seborrhea in adults, children and during pregnancy. Composition

In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Berestin. Presented are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors specialists on the use of Berestin in their practice. A big request is to actively add their feedback on the drug: the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, which were observed complications and side effects, possibly not declared by the manufacturer in the annotation. Analogues of Berestin in the presence of existing structural analogues. Use for the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, lichen, seborrhea, pruritus and pruritis in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Composition of the preparation.

Berestin - possesses keratoplastic, antiseptic, antiparasitic, drying, anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictive, anesthetic action. Reduces erythema, soothes itching. With infiltrative processes in the skin has a resolving effect.

Composition

Tar + auxiliary substances.

Indications

• psoriasis in the stationary and regressing stages;
• eczema (including microbial and seborrhoeic);
• neurodermatitis without exacerbation;
• prurigo; pruritis;
• seborrhea;
• itching of the skin.

Forms of release

Solution for external use 10 g, 15 g, 20 g, 30 g, 50 g and 100 g.

Medicinal forms in the form of ointments or cream at the time of publication of the drug in the Directory did not exist.

Instructions for use and dosing regimen

It is applied externally.

With eczema, neurodermatitis and psoriasis, crusts or scales are removed before use with an oil compress. Berestin is applied to the foci of skin lesions with a hard brush or hand at first for 15 minutes 1 time per day, gradually increasing the application time to 30 minutes. The preparation is removed with a cotton or gauze pad moistened with vegetable or petrolatum oil.

With psoriasis and scratching after 15-30 minutes after application, it is recommended to take a shower with soap or shower gel, flushing the preparation with a washcloth or sponge.After removal from the skin of Berestin, the lesions are smeared with a softening ointment or cream. The daily dose of the drug should not exceed 6-8 grams

The duration of the course of treatment is up to 4 weeks, breaks between courses are 1-2 months.

Side effect

Immediately after application of Berestin, sometimes burning of the skin, at the same time itching disappears. Burning stops after 10-15 minutes and only a few patients can persist for a longer time. In such cases, it is necessary to remove the drug from the skin after 15 minutes and do not increase the application time for subsequent application. Subjective sensations disappear after 2-3 applications.

In some cases, irritation of the skin in the application area may occur. The appearance of it serves as a basis for temporary interruption of treatment. Irritation usually passes from the use of lotions and pastes and is not associated with Berestin's intolerance.

When Berestin is applied to areas of the skin with increased hairiness or on the scalp, folliculitis (pustular follicle disease) is sometimes observed.

Application of Berestin in open areas of the skin (face, neck, hands) can trigger the occurrence of sunburn.

Contraindications

• acute inflammation of the skin;
• exacerbation of chronic skin diseases, especially with pronounced exudation (acute eczema, dermatitis, exudative psoriasis);
• defeat of the sebaceous-hair follicles (folliculitis, furunculosis, acne, sycosis);
• diseases of the kidneys, liver, pancreas, myocardium.

With caution apply Berestin:

• in children;
• persons with sensitive skin;
• with a tendency to folliculitis;
• on sites with increased hair flow.

Application in pregnancy and lactation

It is not recommended to use Berestin during pregnancy, during lactation and to women planning a pregnancy.

Use in children

Berestin for the treatment of children is used with caution.

special instructions

Before starting treatment, it is recommended to investigate the tolerability of Berestin in a limited area of ​​the skin. During the treatment, it is necessary to periodically examine the urine (1-2 times per month). Do not use Berestin for a long time on large areas of the skin (more than one tenth of the surface).

Berestin leaves dark spots on bed and underwear, with long-term use, it stains the skin in a dark color. The stains on the laundry are removed with ammonia (1 tablespoon per 10 liters of water).Dark spots on the skin disappear on their own soon after the end of treatment. Blond hair when exposed to them Berestina a little dark.

Drug Interactions

Simultaneously with Berestin, Sulfanilamide preparations, phenothiazine derivatives and other agents that have the properties to increase photosensitivity of the skin are not prescribed.

The combination of Berestin with preparations containing sulfur and salicylic acid, enhance its effect.

Analogues of the drug Berestin

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• Tar;
• Tar birch;
• Friederm.

Analogues for the pharmacological group (dermatotropic drugs):

• Adaclin;
• Adapalen;
• Adolen;
• Azelaic acid;
• Azelik;
• Aziks Derm;
• Acnekutan;
• Alerana;
• Allomedine;
• Alopexy;
• Ammifurin;
• Afloderm;
• The White Base;
• Biopin;
• Petrolatum;
• Werogen;
• Verocutan;
• Vinisol;
• Virosept;
• Vitaon;
• Vulnuzan;
• Generolon;
• Gleniases;
• Glycollane;
• Glycerol;
• Daivonex;
• Dexeril;
• Dermaref;
• Desithin;
• Desquam;
• Dimexide;
• Differin;
• Isotretinoin;
• Irikar;
• Keratolan;
• Clenzite;
• Condiline;
• Condilin;
• COSILON;
• Losterin;
• Lapis pencil;
• Mardil Selen;
• Melagenin plus;
• Minoxidil;
• Neotigazone;
• Oksoralen;
• Panthenol;
• Pantoderm;
• Zinc pyrithione;
• Protopik;
• Psoriathen;
• Psorkutan;
• Ravederm;
• Revasil;
• Regeyn;
• Retasol;
• Retin-A;
• Retinoic ointment;
• Roaccutane;
• The skinlock;
• Skinoren;
• Tretinoin;
• Uroderm;
• Fitostimulin;
• Zognoderm;
• Zinc ointment;
• Zinocup;
• Egalohit;
• Eklaran;
• Elidel.

A doctor's opinion of a dermatologist

Berestin - an effective tool, created on the basis of birch tar. I often prescribe it to patients suffering from dermatitis of various genesis. Birch tar effectively reduces itching, inflammation, drying the affected areas of skin. In addition, Berestin is marked by an appreciable analgesic, antiseptic, vasoconstrictive action. After the application of the solution, regeneration of tissues is effectively improved, and in the presence of infiltrative processes, an active resolving effect is observed.

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