Radevit
Radevit: 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: Radevit
ATX code: D02AX
Active ingredient: ergocalciferol (ergocalciferolum), alpha-tocopherol acetate (alfa-Tocopherol acetate), retinol palmitate (retinol palmitate)
Manufacturer: CJSC "Retinoids" (Russia)
Description and photo updated: 2018-26-11
Prices in pharmacies: from 321 rubles.
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Radevit is a dermatoprotective agent with anti-inflammatory and antipruritic action.
Release form and composition
The drug is produced in the form of an ointment for external use: homogeneous, from white to pale yellow (10, 20 or 35 g in a tube, in a cardboard box 1 tube and instructions for use of Radevit).
1 g of ointment contains:
- active ingredients: ergocalciferol (vitamin D 2) - 0.05 mg, alpha-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) - 5 mg, retinol palmitate (vitamin A) - 10 mg;
- additional components: butylhydroxyanisole, butylhydroxytoluene, glycerol (glycerin), vaseline oil, emulsion wax, ethanol (ethyl alcohol 95%), purified water.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
The drug has reparative, anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects, increases the protective function of the skin, helps to normalize the processes of keratinization (the effect is due to the properties of the corresponding vitamins included in the drug), and also activates the regeneration processes.
Indications for use
Radevit ointment is recommended for use in children and adults as part of the complex therapy of the following diseases:
- ichthyosis, ichthyosiform dermatoses;
- seborrheic dermatitis;
- cracks, erosion;
- eczema;
- uninfected wounds and ulcers;
- allergic contact dermatitis (with the exception of the exacerbation stage);
- atopic dermatitis, neurodermatitis;
- psoriasis;
- allergic and inflammatory skin lesions of a chronic nature (during the period of remission in order to prevent relapse).
The ointment is also indicated for use after the completion of therapy with preparations containing glucocorticosteroids (GCS) for external use (in the subacute period), in the presence of easily irritated skin (including those with increased sensitivity to cosmetics), with dry skin and for prevention aging skin.
Contraindications
- taking retinoids;
- acute inflammatory skin diseases;
- hypervitaminosis A, E, D;
- pregnancy;
- hypersensitivity to the components of the dermatoprotective agent.
If it is necessary to use the drug during lactation, breastfeeding is stopped for the duration of therapy.
Radevit, instructions for use: method and dosage
Radevit ointment is used externally.
The tool is recommended to be applied to the affected area of the skin with a thin layer 2 times a day. In case of severe peeling of the skin, an occlusive dressing can be used. Cracks and other skin defects must be treated with an antiseptic solution before applying the ointment. The duration of drug therapy depends on the severity of the process and its localization and can reach several weeks.
Side effects
During treatment with the agent, allergic reactions may occur. When using Radevit against the background of an acute period of inflammatory skin diseases, there may be an aggravation of the manifestations of itching and hyperemia, in such cases it is necessary to temporarily cancel the drug until the severity of the process decreases.
Overdose
Data not specified.
special instructions
To prevent the development of hypervitaminosis and the occurrence of an overdose, it is not recommended to treat large areas of the skin (more than 80% of the body surface area) with the drug for more than 6 weeks.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Radevit is contraindicated for use during pregnancy.
If the drug is prescribed for use during lactation, breastfeeding should be stopped.
Drug interactions
- GKS - the effectiveness of Radevit decreases;
- other medicines containing vitamins A, E and D, retinoids - this combination is not recommended due to the risk of developing hypervitaminosis;
- salicylates, GCS - the risk of adverse reactions is reduced.
Analogs
The analogues of Radevit are: Vitaprinol, Radevit Aktiv, Tocopherol-acetate, Videstim, Differin, Bepanten Anti-Ekzem, Effezel.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store out of the reach of children at a temperature of 4-10 ° C, avoiding freezing.
Shelf life is 4 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Radevit
Reviews about Radevite are mostly positive. Patients note the effectiveness of the drug in the complex treatment of allergic and atopic dermatitis, in the healing of wounds, ulcers and cracks. The ointment, according to reviews, nourishes and moisturizes the skin well, relieves irritation, itching and flaking, and helps prevent skin aging. The advantages of the remedy also include its availability and the absence of hormones in the composition.
Many consider the presence of alcohol in its composition and the need for storage in the refrigerator to be the disadvantage of Radevit. Sometimes there are complaints about the short-term effect of the drug, as well as the development of allergic reactions.
Price for Radevit in pharmacies
The price for Radevit is on average 360 rubles per package containing 35 g.
Radevit: prices in online pharmacies
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Radevit Active ointment for external use 35 g 1 pc. 321 r Buy |
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Reviews Radevit Active 321 r Buy |
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!
