Silocast
Instructions for use:
- 1. Composition and form of release
- 2. Pharmacological action
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications to use
- 5. Instruction method of administration and dose
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Interaction with other medicinal products
- 8. Special instructions for use
Silokast is a pharmacological drug intended for the treatment of alopecia areata.
Composition and form of release
Silokast is available as a solution for external use. The active ingredients are Dimexide and Levanol. In addition, the drug also contains castor oil. 100 g of Silokast contains 3% Levanol, 65% Dimexide and 32% Castor oil. Externally, the drug is a two-phase solution, consisting of two layers. The top layer is light yellow and the bottom layer is almost colorless.
Silokast is produced in glass bottles of 50 and 100 g. In a cardboard package 1 bottle with instructions.
Pharmacological action of Silokast
According to the instructions Silokast stimulates hair growth. Lebanol is an organosilicon compound and has a stimulating effect on hair follicles. Dimexide promotes good penetration of the active substance to the hair follicles and roots. Castor oil is a source of provitamins A and D, improves the trophism of hair roots.
Indications for use
Silokast is recommended for use in alopecia areata in adults and children over 15 years of age.
Contraindications to the use of Silokast
This drug is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the constituent components of the drug, recent myocardial infarction. Children under 15 years of age, pregnancy and lactation are also contraindications.
Silokast should be used with caution in patients over 60 years of age.
Silokast's instruction: method of administration and dosage
According to the instructions, Silokast is used externally. It should be applied to the scalp with a cotton swab. The drug is applied by lightly blotting (never rub in!) The scalp 2 times a day. The recommended daily dose of Silokast is 1-5 g. The duration of treatment with this drug is selected individually, depending on the intensity and duration of the disease. According to reviews, Silokast begins to act in 1-1.5 months from the start of treatment. Usually the course of treatment is 3-6 months.
According to reviews, Silokast effectively helps with alopecia areata of I-II degrees in 22% of cases, in 5% of cases, the use of the drug does not affect the state of hair growth, in other cases, there is some improvement. If necessary, repeated courses of therapy can be prescribed.
Side effect of Silokast
According to reviews, Silokast rarely causes local adverse reactions in the form of moderate burning, itching and redness of the skin in the area of rubbing.
Interaction with other medicinal products
The interaction of Silokast and other pharmacological drugs has not been established.
Special instructions for the use of Silokast
The solution must be shaken before use so that all layers are evenly distributed.
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
