Desitin ointment and cream

Desitin has in its composition zinc oxide, which has a local astringent effect, which helps to reduce the effect of irritants on it.

The drug is available as an ointment, which is applied to problem areas. Perfectly protects the skin from moisture, intertrigo. Used to protect the skin in children with the development of dermatitis from diapers or diapers, with cuts, scratches and sunburn.

On this page you will find all information about Desitin: the full instructions for use on this medication, average prices in pharmacies, complete and incomplete analogs of the drug, as well as reviews of people who have already applied Desitin. Want to leave your opinion? Please write in the comments.

Clinical and pharmacological group

The drug with astringent and drying effect for external use.

Conditions of leave from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Price list

How much does Desitin cost? The average price in pharmacies is at the level offrom 140 to 240 rublesfor a tube of 57 grams.

Form of issue and composition

Ointment of a uniform consistency. There are white or pale yellow hues, it has some graininess and a specific odor inherent in cod oil. During storage, a small stratification into fractions is possible, which is considered permissible and does not affect the therapeutic properties. The product is packaged in 57 grams in plastic tubes with a screw cap. In a pack of cardboard - one tube, instructions for use.

Content of substances in 1 g of ointment:

• Active component: zinc oxide - 0.4 g
• Additional ingredients: anhydrous lanolin, white petrolatum, cod liver oil, E320, talc, aromatic oil, E218, water.

Pharmacological effect

The action of Desitin cream is aimed at eliminating uncomfortable sensations, restoring damaged skin and preventing infection of the epidermis.

We can distinguish such positive properties and features of this drug:

1. It dries out rashes on the skin, including acne, pimples and acne;
2. Has an antiseptic effect, preventing infection of the damaged area;
3. Improves the protective properties of the epidermis, creating a waterproof film on its surface;
4. Has a preventive effect, can be used under a diaper for children from the first days of life;
5. Has anti-inflammatory effect, preventing further spread of the inflammation focus;
6. Dries the wound, preventing the formation of inflammatory processes with socking wounds;
7. Has a mild and safe effect, has no contraindications, except for individual intolerance;
8. It has astringent properties, due to which the uncomfortable and painful sensations arising on the affected area of ​​the skin are eliminated.

Indications for use

What helps? According to the instructions, Desitin is indicated for use in the following cases:

1. Bedsores;
2. Diaper dermatitis in newborns;
3. Superficial wounds of the skin (abrasions, cuts, scratches);
4. Fatigue;
5. Herpes simplex;
6. Streptodermia;
7. Eczema in the period of exacerbation;
8. Light burns of any origin, small in area (solar, thermal);
9. Infusion of babies;
10. Ulcerative skin lesions, including trophic ulcers.

Desitin ointment is used to treat skin in newborn children, since the medication is completely safe, not absorbed into the blood, and, therefore, does not cause side effects. Especially recommended is a preparation for newborns with sensitive skin, which often suffers from diaper dermatitis, various kinds of scuffing, intertrigo and irritation.

Contraindications

The use of the drug is contraindicated for people who have individual intolerance 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.

Instructions for use

The instructions for use indicate that Desitin is intended for external use only.

1. 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 be in wet diapers for a long time.
2. For the treatment of diaper rash in children (from infancy) with the appearance of the first signs of redness, diaper rash or slight skin irritation 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.
3. 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 effects

According to reviews, Desitin does not cause any side effects. In some cases, itching, burning, skin rash and hyperemia are possible.

Overdose

Cases of overdose have not been fixed, since Desithin components are not practically absorbed into the circulatory system and, accordingly, can not provoke systemic effects.

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

Data on the interaction of the drug with other drugs are absent.

Reviews

We picked up some responses from people about the preparation of Desitin:

1. Tatyana. Very well helped with diaper rash in an adult, but the smell is something! (Our zinc ointment did not give such an effect, so it's better not to waste time).
2. Marina. Desitin (ointment) cream advised us an occasional woman in line when she heard our problem. At the daughter there was an intertrigo, and they strongly disturbed her. Reviews on the cream, I also read, so I still decided to try. The cost is not high, and what I liked, the packaging is quite large. The smell of the cream is not very nasty. Economical, thanks to a dense texture. But it is not difficult to apply to the skin, and it is absorbed quickly, surprisingly. And most importantly, it helps to eliminate redness and eruptions.
3. Margarita. In 2 months, the child began to appear diaper rash, and I had to give up a lot. But it did not get better. I accidentally ran into this cream. I tried it. And for the morning the result struck me. After three days, the skin recovered. The texture is pleasant and the smell is good. And the cream itself is enough for a long time. We will continue to use it.

Analogues

Replacement of this tool can serve as:

1. Zinc paste. However, this is a very dangerous drug in terms of a strong eavesdropping of the skin.
2. Zinc ointment: it is more effective for the treatment of diaper rash and does not so much dry the skin as a paste,
3. Qingdol is also a fairly effective and inexpensive drug, which copes well with the treatment of diaper rash.
4. Sudokrem. But now it disappeared from the sale in Russian pharmacies, and it can only be bought with a huge margin from foreign dealers.

Before using analogues, consult your doctor.

Storage conditions and shelf life

Dessitin should be stored out of reach of children at a temperature of no higher than 30 ° C. Shelf life - 3 years.

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