Vishnevsky ointment - instructions for use
Vishnevsky's ointment is a drug that is widely used in medicine to treat purulent skin diseases. The drug is based on natural ingredients, has a sharp unpleasant odor, low price, but rather high efficiency.
Content:
- The composition of Vishnevsky ointment, its medicinal properties
- Instructions for the use of Vishnevsky ointment
- How to increase the effectiveness of the use of Vishnevsky ointment?
- How to use Vishnevsky ointment correctly?
- Vishnevsky ointment for acne
- The use of Vishnevsky ointment in gynecological practice
- Vishnevsky ointment for hemorrhoids
- Vishnevsky ointment during pregnancy
- Analogues of Vishnevsky ointment
- What is the difference between Vishnevsky ointment and Levomekol ointment?
The composition of Vishnevsky ointment, its medicinal properties
The ointment was developed by the military surgeon Vishnevsky, who sought to create a remedy that would effectively help treat purulent wounds. After all, it is no secret that during the war years many soldiers suffered precisely from the suppuration of their wounds. Therefore, in the composition of the ointment, you can find the simplest components that have an antiseptic and healing effect.
An interesting fact is that surgeon Vishnevsky developed not only this world-famous ointment, but also invented novocaine blockade, which is actively used for local anesthesia.
Castor oil, tar and xeroform can be found in the composition of the ointment. Each individual component has its own healing effects, and together they complement each other and have a pronounced antibacterial and wound-healing effect.
Castor oil (wound healing effect). The ability of castor oil to heal various wounds has been known for a long time. Oil is obtained by squeezing from the poisonous seeds of a plant called Castor oil. As an independent component, castor oil is often used to get rid of various skin rashes and peeling of the dermis. Oil helps well with burns and frostbite. Another effect of castor oil is antibacterial, as it is detrimental to many bacteria and mycotic microorganisms.
So, castor oil not only disinfects the wound surface, but also promotes the renewal of the epidermis, stimulating the formation of new cells.
Tar (a natural antiseptic. Tar is the component that gives Vishnevsky's ointment an unpleasant, pungent smell. Tar is a product obtained from wood resin. Birch tar is always present in the ointment, although it can also be aspen and pine.
If we turn to traditional methods of treatment, then tar is very widely used by healers to treat wounds, infectious diseases, inflammatory processes and even tumor formations. With the help of tar, they get rid of helminthic invasions and head lice. It is used to treat mastitis, gangrene, ulcers, psoriasis, and fungal infections.
Therefore, tar can be considered an antiseptic agent with a wide spectrum of action. The composition of the tar itself is very extensive. It contains more than 100 active active ingredients that effectively destroy various microbes, contribute to the disinfection of wound surfaces. In Vishnevsky's ointment, tar acts as an antiseptic.
Xeroform (synthetic antiseptic). The product of synthetic origin in Vishnevsky's ointment is xeroform. It is obtained from carboxylic acid and bismuth by chemical reactions. Bismuth has an oxidizing effect on pathogenic microorganisms leading to inflammation. The carboxylic acid, in turn, interferes with the microbial cell structure and destroys it.
Xeroform is widely used in medicine as an antiseptic for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the dermis, for local treatment of wound surfaces. Xeroform ointments are often used to treat burns and eczema and are used after skin grafting surgery. The ointment is used in obstetrics and gynecology, it is used to treat tears after childbirth and the umbilical wound in newborns.
Instructions for the use of Vishnevsky ointment
Instructions for the use of Vishnevsky's ointment contain indications and contraindications for its use, indicates possible ways of applying the drug. The agent is prescribed for the treatment of various wounds. These can be postpartum injuries, purulent processes, external inflammation, incisions resulting from operations.
You can not use the drug in case of renal failure, with cancer. With prolonged use of Vishnevsky's ointment, local reactions such as rash and hyperemia of the skin are possible.
In the summer, it is not recommended to apply the ointment to those areas of the skin that will be exposed to the sun's rays, since the tar that it contains increases the dermis's susceptibility to ultraviolet light.
The ointment remains usable for 3 years, provided it is stored in a cool place at a temperature not exceeding +18 ° C.
How to increase the effectiveness of the use of Vishnevsky ointment?
The drug was invented a long time ago, more than 100 years have passed since then. Throughout the entire existence of the ointment, there were disputes regarding its effectiveness. For example, the problem was vigorously discussed that the ointment, after being applied to the skin, forms a film on its surface, which prevents the flow of oxygen. As a result, anaerobic bacteria begin to multiply in the wound, which can lead to even greater suppuration and increased inflammation.
Therefore, in order for the ointment to be beneficial, it is necessary to use it correctly. It is important to qualitatively disinfect the skin before applying the drug. For disinfection, salicylic alcohol, a slightly pink potassium permanganate solution or iodine solution can be used.
Good ointment helps in the treatment of abscesses. Thanks to her, the abscess forms faster, breaks through and heals. This becomes possible by increasing blood flow to the problem area.
If you refer to the instructions, it is recommended to apply the ointment in the form of dressings to problem areas and maintain such dressings for 8-12 hours. If necessary, the application time of the dressing with the ointment can be increased, however, you need to change it regularly.
How to use Vishnevsky ointment correctly?
Vishnevsky's ointment is actively used to treat purulent abscesses, due to which they resolve and heal faster. So, the inflammatory process, which could last for a week or 10 days, is reduced on average to a day.
The furuncle ripens, the skin covering it bursts and purulent contents come out. Thanks to the ointment, no further suppuration occurs, and the wound heals without scar formation.
When to use Vishnevsky ointment:
- Acne;
- Gynecological inflammation;
- Gangrene, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, trophic ulcers, endarteritis;
- Frostbite, burns;
- Bedsores;
- Psoriasis;
- Dropsy, edema.
Vishnevsky ointment for acne
To treat acne and acne, the ointment is either simply applied to the inflamed areas, or bandaged with it. As a rule, dressings are used if the rash occupies a large area.
To apply a bandage, you need gauze or bandage, which must be folded in several layers. An ointment is applied to it and applied to the problem area. A cotton cloth is applied over the bandage and fixed with an adhesive plaster. Such a bandage should be left for 8-10 hours, then removed, and the skin should be wiped with salicylic alcohol. Alcohol can be substituted for Chlorhexidine.
If there are not very many rashes, then you can practice spot application of the ointment. Do not apply a compress over the skin. For ease of application, you can use a cotton swab. Before that, each abscess must be treated with iodine. The ointment must be renewed every 2 hours. If the abscess has matured, but is not resolved in any way, then you can pierce it with a needle. After that, the ointment is applied to the pimple again. It is important to remember that acne and blackheads should never be squeezed out.
The use of Vishnevsky ointment in gynecological practice
Gynecologists use Vishnevsky's ointment to treat inflammation of the ovaries, uterine appendages, and vagina. The drug is prescribed for obstruction of the fallopian tubes. The ointment is soaked in gauze tampons, which are inserted into the vagina. They allow you to eliminate inflammation, reduce swelling. The ointment significantly speeds up the healing process of postpartum ruptures and prevents the formation of adhesions.
Tampons soaked in Vishnevsky's ointment have not only an antiseptic, but also an epithelial effect. They are left inside the vagina overnight. The full course of treatment is 10 days. You can repeat the therapy after another 10 days. To soak one tampon, 15 g of ointment is required.
It is useless to use an ointment to treat viral infections. In relation to fungal diseases, the drug has a selective activity, but it is good for fighting inflammations of a bacterial nature.
Endometriosis is one common condition that can be treated with Vishnevsky ointment. The drug helps to restore the normal epidermal layer of the fallopian tube, which creates favorable conditions for the movement of eggs and increases the chances of fertilization.
Vishnevsky ointment for hemorrhoids
With the help of the drug, you can get rid of external hemorrhoids. Apply Vishnevsky ointment after the operation to remove them. The ointment prevents infection of the existing wound and promotes the formation of a new layer of the dermis.
If you start applying the ointment in the early stages of the formation of nodes, then you can stop the pathological process and avoid surgical intervention. The earliest stage of hemorrhoids is completely treated with Vishnevsky ointment.
How the drug works:
- In the area of application, blood circulation is enhanced.
- Pathological edema decreases.
- The wound regenerates.
- The pain becomes less pronounced.
The ointment can only be applied to clean skin. This is a prerequisite for successful therapy, otherwise the course of the disease can be aggravated. The fact is that anaerobic bacteria will begin to actively multiply in the remaining fecal masses, which will provoke increased inflammation.
Before applying the ointment, the anus is wiped with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, or sessile baths are performed. The anus should be treated with potassium permanganate for 24 hours and only after that apply the ointment.
It is applied in the form of a compress and left for the entire night's rest. Another variant of the therapeutic regimen is three times applying the ointment to the problem area during the day.
Vishnevsky ointment during pregnancy
While carrying a child, Vishnevsky's ointment is approved for use to treat the following diseases:
- Varicose veins of the lower extremities (reducing pain, reducing the degree of protruding veins);
- Hemorrhoids;
- Swelling of the lower extremities;
- Inflammation of a gynecological nature (you must first consult with a specialist).
Before applying the ointment to the skin, it is necessary to treat it with an antiseptic composition. It is good to use alcohol solutions for this purpose.
Analogues of Vishnevsky ointment
Since Vishnevsky's ointments have been around for more than a century, it is quite natural that many analogues of this drug have appeared on the pharmacological market. Moreover, they are more effective, do not have such a pronounced unpleasant odor and allow oxygen to penetrate to the wound surface.
Among such ointments:
- Levomekol ointment, which contains an antibiotic. It is used to treat purulent wounds as a remedy that is much more effective than Vishnevsky's ointment.
- Ichthyol ointment. The main active ingredient is Ichthyol, which is active against streptococci, staphylococci and yeasts. It is prescribed for erysipelas, streptoderma, burns and eczema. The ointment effectively relieves inflammation, anesthetizes the wound, helps to draw out pus, but does not have a regenerating effect.
You can also use drugs such as:
- Acerbin based on benzoic and malic acid. The ointment effectively fights various microbes.
- Actovegin promotes early wound healing. Available in gel and cream form.
- Solcoseryl. It has a regenerating effect. Available in jelly and ointment form.
- Nitacid. Cream containing Streptocid and Nitazol.
- Happyderm is a cream based on Dexpanthenol and Chlorhexidine. It has an antiseptic and healing effect.
- Ebermin is a preparation with silver, which is a natural antiseptic.
In addition, there are drugs such as: Miramistin (solution), Panthenol (ointment and foam), Bepanten (ointment, cream, lotion), Lifeguard cream. If you turn to folk medicine, then aloe leaves (pulp), propolis and calendula tincture are used to disinfect wounds and to heal them.
What is the difference between Vishnevsky ointment and Levomekol ointment?
The Levomekol ointment contains the immunostimulant Methyluracil and the antibiotic Levomycetin. The ointment is prescribed for the treatment of trophic ulcers, for burns and purulent wounds, as well as for other dermatological diseases of an infectious nature.
Levomekol has a more pronounced effect than Vishnevsky's ointment. Another advantage of Levomekol ointment is that it does not have such a pronounced unpleasant odor.
The doctor should determine which ointment to use for the treatment of a specific disease, starting from the severity of the skin infection and from the general condition of the patient. If a quick effect is required, then Levomekol with an antibacterial component should be prescribed. With a slight suppuration, preference should be given to Vishnevsky ointments.
The antibiotic included in the Levomekol ointment is able to penetrate the bloodstream and have a systemic effect on the body. Therefore, this drug is not recommended for women carrying a child.
Vishnevsky's ointment is an inexpensive and effective remedy for the quick treatment of boils and purulent abscesses. To minimize the risks of anaerobic bacteria proliferation, it is necessary to thoroughly treat the skin surface before applying the ointment.
Author of the article: Alekseeva Maria Yurievna | Therapist
Education: From 2010 to 2016 Practitioner of the therapeutic hospital of the central medical-sanitary unit No. 21, city of elektrostal. Since 2016 she has been working in the diagnostic center No. 3.
