Furacilin Ointment

Furacilin ointment: an effective antimicrobial agent

Furacilin ointment is a medical product belonging to the pharmaceutical group of antimicrobial agents, nitrofuran derivatives. It is widely used to treat various infectious and inflammatory diseases of the skin and mucous membranes. The active component of the ointment is nitrofural.

Furacilin ointment is produced in several countries, including Russia (Akrikhin KhFK), Belarus (Borisov Medical Preparations Plant), Lithuania (Sanitas) and the Yaroslavl Pharmaceutical Factory in Russia. It is available in the form of an ointment with an active ingredient concentration of 0.2%.

The use of furatsilin ointment is recommended in the following cases: acute and chronic dysentery, chronic purulent otitis, infected wounds, ulcers, burns, bedsores, stomatitis, tonsillitis, conjunctivitis, purulent-inflammatory processes of the paranasal sinuses, articular and pleural cavities.

However, there are some contraindications to the use of furacilin ointment. These are hypersensitivity to the drug, impaired renal function and allergic dermatitis. Before using the ointment, you should read the instructions and consult your doctor.

Furacilin ointment may cause certain side effects, including nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dizziness, neuritis, itching and dermatitis. If negative reactions occur, you should stop using the ointment and consult your doctor.

The interaction of furacilin ointment with other drugs has not been sufficiently studied, so there is no information about this yet. There is also no data on cases of overdose with ointment.

To reduce the severity of side effects of furatsilin ointment, it is recommended to take antihistamines and B vitamins.

In conclusion, furacilin ointment is an effective antimicrobial agent that is widely used to treat various infectious and inflammatory diseases of the skin and mucous membranes. However, before using the ointment, you should consult your doctor and read the instructions, taking into account possible contraindications and side effects.

Literature:

1. Encyclopedia of Medicines, 2004