Levomycetin alcohol solution
Levomycetin alcohol solution: 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. Use in childhood
- 11. In case of impaired renal function
- 12. For violations of liver function
- 13. Drug interactions
- 14. Analogs
- 15. Terms and conditions of storage
- 16. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 17. Reviews
- 18. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Levomycetin solution in ethanol
ATX code: D06AX02
Active ingredient: chloramphenicol (chloramphenicol)
Producer: Tver Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia), Vladivostok Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia), Ivanovskaya Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia), Tula Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia)
Description and photo update: 2018-25-10
Prices in pharmacies: from 23 rubles.
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Levomycetin alcohol solution is an external antibacterial drug.
Release form and composition
The dosage form is an alcohol solution for external use: transparent, colorless or with a yellowish tinge, has a characteristic smell of alcohol (in glass bottles of 25, 30, 40 or 50 ml, in a cardboard box 1 bottle).
Composition of 100 ml solution:
- active substance: chloramphenicol (chloramphenicol) - 0.25; 1; 3 or 5 g;
- additional component: 70% ethyl alcohol - up to 100 ml.
Pharmacological properties
Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Possesses high antibacterial activity against various forms of pyoinflammatory processes and causative agents of wound infection.
It disrupts the process of protein synthesis in a microbial cell: due to good lipophilicity, the ability to penetrate the cell membrane of bacteria and reversibly bind with the substance 50S of bacterial ribosomes, as a result of which the movement to the growing peptide chains of amino acids is delayed and protein synthesis is disrupted.
Shows activity against most strains of gram-positive / gram-negative microorganisms that are resistant to tetracyclines, penicillin and sulfonamides.
Promotes cleansing and healing of trophic ulcers, burn wounds, and acceleration of epithelialization.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Levomycetin alcohol solution is prescribed for the treatment of bacterial skin infections caused by sensitive microorganisms, including infected burns (superficial / delimited deep), boils, trophic ulcers, bedsores.
Contraindications
Absolute:
- skin diseases, including psoriasis, eczema, fungal infections;
- intermittent porphyria in acute course;
- oppression of bone marrow hematopoiesis;
- hepatic / renal failure;
- deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase;
- neonatal period (up to 4 weeks);
- individual intolerance to any component of the drug.
Relative (Levomycetin alcohol solution is prescribed under medical supervision):
- previous radiation therapy or treatment with cytostatic drugs;
- early childhood;
- pregnancy.
Instructions for the use of Levomycetin alcohol solution: method and dosage
The solution is applied externally.
The affected areas of the skin should be treated with a cotton swab dipped in solution several times a day.
The duration of the course is determined by the nature and localization of the lesion.
Side effects
- hematopoietic organs: rarely - aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, granulocytopenia, leukopenia, reticulocytopenia, erythropenia, thrombocytopenia;
- allergic reactions: angioedema, skin rash.
Overdose
No information provided.
special instructions
During the period of use of the drug, systematic monitoring of the peripheral blood picture is required.
With simultaneous use with ethanol, disulfiram-like reactions may develop, manifested in the form of vomiting, nausea, reflex cough, seizures, skin hyperemia, tachycardia.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
For women during pregnancy, the solution can be prescribed with caution.
Pediatric use
- neonatal period (up to 4 weeks): therapy is contraindicated;
- early childhood: the solution should be used with caution.
With impaired renal function
Levomycetin alcohol solution for renal failure is contraindicated.
For violations of liver function
Levomycetin alcohol solution for liver failure is contraindicated.
Drug interactions
- erythromycin, clindamycin, lincomycin: mutual weakening of the effect;
- drugs that inhibit bone marrow hematopoiesis: increased risk of myelosuppression;
- penicillins, cephalosporins: reduced antibacterial effect.
Analogs
The analogues of Levomycetin alcohol solution are Levomycetin, Levovinisol, Sintomycin, Levomycetin liniment, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a place protected from light at a temperature of 15-25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life is 2 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Levomycetin alcohol solution
According to reviews, Levomycetin alcohol solution is an inexpensive and fast-acting drug. It is often used in the treatment of acne. Among the disadvantages, it is noted that the solution can dry the skin.
The price of Levomycetin alcohol solution in pharmacies
The approximate price of Levomycetin alcohol solution 1% (1 bottle of 25 ml) is 36–46 rubles.
Levomycetin alcohol solution: prices in online pharmacies
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Levomycetin alcohol solution 1% solution for external use alcohol 25 ml 1 pc. RUB 23 Buy |
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Levomycetin alcohol solution 1% solution for external use alcohol 25 ml 1 pc. RUB 24 Buy |
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Levomycetin alcohol solution 3% solution for external use alcohol 25 ml 1 pc. RUB 25 Buy |
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Levomycetin alcohol solution 3% solution for external use alcohol 25 ml 1 pc. 52 RUB Buy |
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Levomycetin alcohol solution 1% solution for external use alcohol 25 ml 1 pc. RUB 54 Buy |
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!
