Demalan
Instructions for use:
- 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. Drug interactions
- 10. Analogs
- 11. Terms and conditions of storage
- 12. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 13. Reviews
- 14. Price in pharmacies
Demalan is a dermatotropic drug of local anti-inflammatory, antidemodectic and antibacterial action.
Release form and composition
Available in the form of an eye and face cream (10 g in plastic tubes, 1 tube in a cardboard box).
The cream contains 17 substances, including metronidazole, olive oil, chamomile extract, highly purified native glycans, lanolin.
Pharmacological properties
Demalan is an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-demodectic and dermatotropic drug. It contains highly purified natural glycans produced using a special technology.
Demalan is intended for skin care, on which rashes of helminthic or bacterial etiology are observed (the first can be caused by ticks Demodex canis, Demodex brevis, Demodex folliculorum). The drug reduces the severity of inflammatory processes, reduces itching and swelling of the skin of the face and eyelids, relieves the sensation of discomfort, burning and "sand" in the eyes, ensures the elimination of ticks of the Demodex family from the affected tissue sites. The cream not only eliminates demodectic eruptions on the skin of the face and eyelids, but also prevents their appearance in the future.
The active components of the cream stimulate the processes of metabolism and regeneration in the affected tissues, and also inhibit the reproduction of some types of anaerobic bacteria.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
The pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of Demalan have not yet been studied.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Demalan is recommended for use for the care of skin affected by a rash of parasitic or bacterial genesis, including with demodicosis of the skin of the face, ear canal, ears and eyelids, due to infection with Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis mites (relieves itching of the skin of the face and eyelids, burning sensation and discomfort in the eyes, eliminates demodectic rash, prevents the formation of new rashes).
The drug is also used for erosion of the edges of the eyelids against the background of demodectic blepharitis (to prevent the appearance of new rashes).
Contraindications
The use of the cream is contraindicated in the presence of allergic reactions and hypersensitivity to its components (including a history).
Instructions for use of Demalan: method and dosage
Demalan cream is applied topically to areas of the skin affected by demodicosis.
Recommended dosage regimen: 1-2 times a day (in the morning and at night or only at night) for 45 days.
To enhance the effect of the cream, it should be applied after twice (with a 15-minute interval) cleaning the skin with an alcoholic tincture of aralia, calendula or eucalyptus, or a mixture of ether and 70 ° ethyl alcohol. Remains of the cream should be removed with a clean napkin half an hour after application.
In the evening, before going to bed, it is recommended to apply the cream after washing with warm water and soap.
Side effects
During treatment, skin redness, itching (rarely) may occur.
Overdose
There is no information on drug overdose.
special instructions
If the patient is prone to allergies, the cream should be used with caution.
It is important to follow hygienic recommendations for skin care to prevent re-infection with demodicosis. During therapy, do not use decorative and hygienic cosmetics or limit their use. You can not stay in the sun for a long time, work at a computer, drink alcohol, as well as spicy food.
Drug interactions
There is no information on the interaction of Demalan cream with other drugs.
Analogs
Demalan's analogues are: Demazol, Dexodem phyto, Blefarogel.
Terms and conditions of storage
Keep out of the reach of children at a temperature of 4-8 ° C (in the refrigerator).
Expiration date - 1 year.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Demalan
According to reviews, Demalan demonstrates good results in the treatment of demodicosis. The drug is most effective with long-term use. Patients note the disappearance of skin hyperemia and subcutaneous lumps, as well as whitish plaque on the eyelashes. Also, the itching becomes weaker, as well as other symptoms, which usually disappear within 1 week after starting treatment. However, there are complaints that Demalan is difficult to find on sale.
Demalan price in pharmacies
The approximate price for Demalan in pharmacies varies in the range from 220 to 350 rubles per 1 tube.
Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, 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!
