Dexeril
Dexeril: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Drug interactions
- 11. Analogs
- 12. Terms and conditions of storage
- 13. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 14. Reviews
- 15. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Dexeril
ATX code: A06AX01
Active ingredient: glycerol (Glycerolum)
Producer: Pierre Fabre Medicament Production (France)
Description and photo update: 2019-11-07
Dexeril is a drug with a pronounced dermatoprotective effect.
Release form and composition
Dosage form cream for external use 15%: oily, white (in a cardboard box 1 polyethylene tube with a screw cap made of polypropylene, containing 50 or 250 g of cream, and instructions for the use of Dexeril).
Composition of 100 g cream:
- active substance: glycerol - 15 g;
- auxiliary components: propyl parahydroxybenzoate - 0.1 g; trolamine - 0.5 g; macrogol 600 - 5 g; dimethicone - 0.5 g; cyclomethicone - 2.5 g; stearic acid - 3 g; glyceryl monostearate - 5 g; liquid paraffin - 2 g; petroleum jelly - 8 g; purified water - up to 100 g.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Dexeril has a soothing effect when applied topically to mucous membranes and overly dry skin.
Indications for use
Dexeril is used in the complex therapy of superficial burns affecting small areas of the skin, as well as dry skin against the background of psoriasis, ichthyosis and atopic dermatitis.
Contraindications
The use of Dexeril is contraindicated in patients with individual intolerance to its components.
Breastfeeding women should not apply the cream to the breast area.
Dexeril, instructions for use: method and dosage
Dexeril cream is applied externally by applying a thin layer to the affected areas.
Recommended dosage: 1-2 times a day. If necessary, the frequency of use of the drug can be increased.
In cases where there is no improvement after Dexeril therapy or the development of new symptoms is noted, you should consult a doctor for advice.
It is important to use the cream in accordance with the recommended method of application and dosage regimen.
Side effects
Since Dexeril cream contains propyl parahydroxybenzoate, in rare cases, allergic skin reactions such as eczema may develop. In some cases, urticaria may occur.
If your skin allergic reactions worsen or any other side effects occur, it is important to seek medical advice.
Overdose
Overdose cases have not been reported to date.
If the cream is accidentally ingested, in particular by children, vomiting and diarrhea may develop. These reactions do not require medical correction and quickly go away on their own.
special instructions
It is recommended to consult a doctor before starting drug therapy.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Dexeril can be used during pregnancy. It is not recommended to apply the cream on the breast skin during breastfeeding.
Drug interactions
There are no data on the interaction of Dexeril with other drugs.
Analogs
Dexeril's analogs are Vaseline, Vitamin F99, Dermaref, Ammonia + Glycerol + Ethanol, Glycerin solution, Hand liquid, Proposol-N, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a place protected from light and moisture at temperatures up to 30 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
The shelf life is 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Dexeril
According to reviews, Dexeril is a safe and effective drug used for excessive dryness and light burns of the skin.
The cream nourishes the skin, removes flaking and roughness, has a pleasant texture, and has a quick therapeutic effect. Among the disadvantages, the high cost of the drug is noted.
Price for Dexeril in pharmacies
The approximate price of Dexeril (in a package of 1 tube containing 250 g of cream) is 626 rubles.
Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
