Polcortolon TS
Polcortolon TS: 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. Use in the elderly
- 12. Drug interactions
- 13. Analogs
- 14. Terms and conditions of storage
- 15. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 16. Reviews
- 17. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Polcortolone TC
ATX code: D07CB01
Active ingredient: triamcinolone acetonide (triamcinolone acetonide) + tetracycline (tetracycline)
Producer: Tarkhominsk pharmaceutical plant Polfa, JSC (Poland)
Description and photo update: 2018-27-11
Polcortolon TS is a combined preparation for external use with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
Release form and composition
Dosage form - aerosol for external use: a homogeneous suspension without mechanical impurities, yellow, with a characteristic odor (30 ml each in aluminum aerosol bottles equipped with a spray device and a continuous valve, in a cardboard box 1 bottle and instructions for use of Polcortolon TS).
Active substances in 1 aerosol bottle:
- tetracycline hydrochloride - 400 mg;
- triamcinolone acetonide - 10 mg.
Auxiliary components: isopropyl myristate, sorbitan trioleate (Span 85V), lecithin, a mixture of butane, propane and isobutane (Drivosol 35A).
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
The action of Polcortolone TS is due to the properties of its active ingredients:
- tetracycline hydrochloride is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent. Suppressing protein synthesis of pathological microorganisms, exhibits bacteriostatic activity;
- triamcinolone acetonide is a fluorine derivative of prednisolone, a synthetic glucocorticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antipruritic and antiexudative effects.
Pharmacokinetics
When applied externally, tetracycline is practically not absorbed into the systemic circulation. Triamcinolone can enter the bloodstream in small amounts, after which it is metabolized in the liver and excreted by the kidneys.
The absorption of the drug is enhanced in the presence of an inflammatory process and skin damage.
Indications for use
- allergic skin diseases complicated by a secondary bacterial infection: eczema, atopic dermatitis, urticaria;
- mixed infections and skin diseases caused by bacteria sensitive to tetracycline, including hydradenitis, folliculitis, furunculosis, erysipelas, impetigo, etc.
Contraindications
- violation of the integrity of the skin in the places of the intended application of the drug;
- lupus;
- tumors and precancerous conditions of the skin;
- viral and fungal skin infections;
- chicken pox;
- cutaneous manifestations of syphilis;
- vaccination period;
- children under 3 years old;
- I trimester of pregnancy;
- hypersensitivity to any component of the aerosol.
In case of glaucoma, Polcortolone TS should be used with caution.
Polcortolon TS, instructions for use: method and dosage
Aerosol Polcortolon TS is applied externally: the affected areas of the skin are irrigated with a stream of the drug, holding the bottle at a distance of about 15–20 cm for 3 seconds.
The bottle must be shaken before use, while spraying - keep in an upright position.
For adults, treatment of skin lesions should be carried out 2-4 times a day, observing approximately the same time intervals. The course of treatment depends on the type of disease and its severity. On average, therapy lasts from 5 to 10 days, in severe cases it can be extended up to 25 days.
For children over 3 years old, the drug is sprayed once a day. Polcortolone TS in this category of patients can be used for a short time and only on small areas of the body.
Side effects
When using the drug on small areas of the skin and for a short time, significant side effects do not develop.
Some patients experience skin irritation, itching, and purpura.
In rare cases of long-term treatment or the use of an aerosol under occlusive dressings, the following undesirable reactions develop: dry skin, acne, skin atrophy, pigmentation, photosensitivity, telangiectasia, inhibition of epidermal growth, post-steroidal vascular purpura, increased hair growth, secondary infections.
With prolonged use of Polcortolone TS on large areas of the skin, the incidence of some side effects characteristic of glucocorticosteroids increases: peripheral edema, hyperglycemia, arterial hypertension, immunosuppressive effect.
Overdose
With proper external use of the aerosol, overdose is rare. However, overdose symptoms can develop if the drug is used incorrectly or for a long time on large areas of the body. These include signs characteristic of systemic glucocorticosteroids, including suppression of the pituitary-adrenal function.
special instructions
Aerosol Polcortolon TS is not recommended for use longer than 4 weeks.
When spraying the drug, you should take precautions: do not inhale the aerosol, and also protect your eyes. If the product accidentally gets into your eyes, rinse them immediately with clean warm water.
Polcortolone TS should be used with extreme caution on the skin of the face, since the absorption of the drug is enhanced in this area, which increases the risk of side effects (skin atrophy, telangiectasia, perioral dermatitis) even with short-term treatment.
Carefully therapy should be carried out in patients, especially the elderly, with existing atrophic skin changes.
Tetracycline, which is part of the aerosol, with prolonged use, can cause the growth of resistant strains of staphylococci and Candida albicans, which requires appropriate therapy. Also, this antibiotic can cause the development of photosensitization. In this regard, it is recommended to protect the skin areas treated with the drug from direct sunlight.
During the period of therapy, vaccination should not be carried out.
If you develop any side effects or skin irritation, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
Polcortolon TS does not adversely affect the mental and physical abilities of a person to drive a car and work with complex mechanisms.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Polcortolone TS is contraindicated for pregnant women in the first trimester. At a later date, the doctor may prescribe the drug only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risks.
It is not known whether the active substances of the aerosol are excreted in breast milk, therefore, during lactation, Polcortolon TS can be used only after assessing the ratio of benefits to the mother and the risk of developing adverse reactions in the child. If treatment is clinically justified, the aerosol should be applied to small areas of the skin for a short time, avoiding the treatment of the skin of the mammary glands.
Pediatric use
- up to 3 years: the use of the drug is contraindicated;
- over 3 years: Polcortolone TS should be used in a limited manner (for a short time on small areas of the skin), since with prolonged use in high doses, corticosteroids can affect the growth and development of the child.
Use in the elderly
The drug should be used with caution in elderly patients with existing atrophic skin changes.
Drug interactions
No information available.
Analogs
Analogs of Polcortolon TS are: Akriderm Genta, Belogent, Bemilon, Gyoksizon, Cortomycetin, Oxycort, Flucinar N, Fucidin G, Fucicort, Celestoderm-V with garamicin.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store at temperatures up to 25 ° C out of reach of children.
Shelf life is 2 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Dispensed by prescription.
Reviews about Polcortolone TS
Patients who have been prescribed a drug for the treatment of skin diseases leave mostly positive reviews about Polcortolone TS. If all the doctor's recommendations are followed, the aerosol is well tolerated and does not cause side effects.
Price for Polcortolon TS in pharmacies
The average price for Polcortolon TS is 423 rubles. for 1 bottle of aerosol with a volume of 30 ml.
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!
